Unguentine
Encyclopedia
Unguentine is the trademark
ed name of an over the counter Topical
Antiseptic
Ointment produced by Lee Pharmaceuticals. It is considered effective at treating the pain of minor burns, poison ivy, Poison oak, itching, minor skin wounds or insect bites. The active ingredients are chloroxylenol
, lidocaine
, a local anaesthetic and phenol
. It was originally compounded at the end of the 19th century and developed by Norwich Pharmaceuticals
.
Trademark
A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or...
ed name of an over the counter Topical
Topical
In medicine, a topical medication is applied to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes such as the vagina, anus, throat, eyes and ears.Many topical medications are epicutaneous, meaning that they are applied directly to the skin...
Antiseptic
Antiseptic
Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction...
Ointment produced by Lee Pharmaceuticals. It is considered effective at treating the pain of minor burns, poison ivy, Poison oak, itching, minor skin wounds or insect bites. The active ingredients are chloroxylenol
Chloroxylenol
Chloroxylenol is an antimicrobial chemical compound used to control bacteria, algae, and fungi in adhesives, emulsions, paints, and wash tanks. It is also commonly used in antibacterial soaps such as Dettol and ointments, such as the now discontinued Medicated Vaseline. Studies have shown a low...
, lidocaine
Lidocaine
Lidocaine , Xylocaine, or lignocaine is a common local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic drug. Lidocaine is used topically to relieve itching, burning and pain from skin inflammations, injected as a dental anesthetic or as a local anesthetic for minor surgery.- History :Lidocaine, the first amino...
, a local anaesthetic and phenol
Phenol
Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, phenic acid, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5OH. It is a white crystalline solid. The molecule consists of a phenyl , bonded to a hydroxyl group. It is produced on a large scale as a precursor to many materials and useful compounds...
. It was originally compounded at the end of the 19th century and developed by Norwich Pharmaceuticals
Norwich Pharmaceuticals
Norwich Pharmaceuticals is a manufacturer, packager and distributor of prescription drugs and over-the-counter products. Laboratory support services include stability evaluation, microbiological testing, analytical testing and method development. The company was formed in 1887.- History :The...
.