ACID CHRYSOPHANIC OINTMENT

ACID CHRYSOPHANIC OINTMENT

Masood’s Acid Chrysophanic Ointment is best indicated for the ringworms and psoriasis. Effective for the red, itchy and painful patches on the skin. Helpful in ringworm, dry, rough and sensitive skin. Also used for eczema and psoriasis. This ointment is non-greasy and has pharmaceutical elegance. Presentation: 20g.

Indications:

Psoriasis, Ringworm, Eczema and Scabby Eruptions.

Ingredients:

Acid Chrysophanic Trit 2x 1% v/w in a water miscible base.

Drug Facts:

Acid ChrysophanicCharacteristics:

• Natural History:
  Chrysophanic acid (An organic acid obtained from rhubarb and some lichens. A constituent of “Goa powder.”)
• Tried as a local application in the form of ointment in worse cases of psoriasis on one limb Chrysophanic acid. has caused the disappearance of the eruption on the other limb as well, showing a constitutional action.
• It has been used with some success in the lower triturations internally in psoriasis, ringworm, and other skin affections, also as a local application in ringworm.

It is a powerful irritant of the skin and mucous membranes.