Medications which are applied to the skin and which affect only the area to which they are applied are known as topical agents. This category includes a wide range of medication used on the skin. Find links to information or products such as topical astringents, anesthetics, antifungals, emollients, keratolytics and sterioids.
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Antiseptics & GermicidesDermatological AgentsMouth & Throat Products | Nasal PreparationsSterile Irrigating Solutions |
Recommended Resources
Estring: Estradiol Vaginal Ring
Pfizer, manufacturer of the Estring, maintains this site which displays product information including detailed description of how Estring works, prescribing information, information for consumers, and helpfful answers, as well as conditions and diseases it is meant to treat.
http://www.pfizer.com/products/rx/rx_product_estring.jsp
Ferndale Laboratories: Pramosone
Hydrocortisone acetate, marketed under the brand name Pramosone, is the subject of this site, which offers data about the product, how it is manufactured, and the mechanism by which it works.
http://www.ferndalelabs.com/consumers/pramosone.aspx
Learn the causes of hemorrhoids and how you can treat them with our variety of products.
http://www.hemorrhoid.com
Various topic medications used in the treatment of Herpes are highlighted here, including Valtrex, Medavir, Zovirax, Famvir, Acyclovir, and Dynamiclear, along with general information about the disease, its symptoms, transmission, and other details.
http://www.herpesmedication.org/
Monthly Prescribing Reference: Otic Preparation Medications
Consists of a list of otic preparations, including anesthetic combinations, antibiotics, ceruminolytics, and antibiotics with corticosteroids, elucidates upon their form, and expresses the pH. Also explains classes and pharmacology of each.
http://www.empr.com/otic-preparation-medications/article/125864/
Outlines various ear preparations, including ciprodex, ciproflaxacin and hydrocortisone, and Auralgan, discusses theindications, removal of cerumen, and dosing recommendations, as well as the mechanism of action of each.
http://www.globalrph.com/otic.htm
The official Preparation H web site consists of information about other products in the company’s family, hemorrhoids in general, and a product selection guide. Also contains a coupon for a discount on this anorectal product.
http://www.preparationh.com/
Provides a line of hemorrhoid products to relieve the rectal itch and anal pain caused by hemorrhoids and provides information on hemorrhoid symptoms and hemorrhoid treatment.
http://www.preparationh.com/
This section of the web site is dedicated to opthalmic preparations and outlines the definition of preparations as well as the three types, and ophthalmic preparations.
http://www.tpub.com/content/armymedical/MD0809/MD08090122.htm
Topical medications used in the treatment of rosacea are discussed here, with information about the condition itself, popular treatments, at-home products, costs, and treatment reviews. Photographs and video are included.
http://www.rosaceatreatment.org/topical/
