GOSSIPOL (Gossypolum). 2 2'- Di (1, 6, 7-K trioksi- metil-5- izopropil-8- naftaldegid).

     The product from the processing of cotton seeds or roots of cotton (Gossypium sp.) , Herewith. Malvaceae (Malvaceae).

     Melkokristallichesky powder from light yellow to dark amber with a greenish tint. At night light. Almost nerastvorim in the water, little is soluble in alcohol.

     The drug has chemotherapeutic activity against various strains of viruses, including dermatotropnyh strains of herpes virus. Has little effect on gram bacteria.

     Applied as a 3% linimenta (Linimentum Gossypoli 3%), yellow or yellow with a slightly greenish shade of a dense mass of smell. Assign the treatment of herpes zoster, simple herpes, eczema.

     Bears in the affected areas thin layer 4 to 6 times a day. The course of treatment typically 5 to 7 days.

     When investigated keratite designate : to 0.1% solution gossypol (at 0.07% aqueous solution of sodium borate). Buried in konyunktivalny bag on one drop of 5 to 6 times a day for 11 to 15 days. Instillyatsii in the eye may be accompanied by burning, and hyperemia, going to remove the drug.

     Method of issuance : powder; 3% Liniment banks orange glass (20 g).

     Storage : Keep in a cool place protected from the light.

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