Overview
Tannic acid is a polyphenolic compound. It is a type of the commercially available tannins. It acts as a weak acid. Tannic acid is found in the nutgalls formed by insects on twigs of certain oak trees (Quercus infectoria and other Quercus species). It is removed and used as medicine. In the old days it was used as antidote against different poisons. Nowadays, tannic acid is applied topically for the treatment of cold sores, diaper rash, fever blisters and poison ivy. Tannic acid is also taken by mouth and applied directly for bleeding, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, bloody urine, painful joints, persistent coughs, and cancer.
Indication
Tannic acid is indicated for cold sores, fever blisters, diaper rash, minor burn or sunburn and prickly heat. Vaginally, tannic acid is used as a douche for leukorrhea. It has been also indicated for sore throat, inflamed tonsils, spongy or receding gums, and acute dermatitis.
Associated Conditions
No associated conditions information available.
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
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2007/08/28 | Phase 3 | Completed | Hospital Infantil Cândido Fontoura |
FDA Drug Approvals
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HSA Drug Approvals
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NMPA Drug Approvals
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PPB Drug Approvals
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TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
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| SM33 GEL tube | 12182 | Pharmaco Australia Ltd | Medicine | A | 8/9/1991 |
Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | DIN | Dosage Form | Strength | Market Date |
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| TANNICUM ACIDUM | homeocan inc. | 02234153 | Drops
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Granules
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Globules - Oral | 3 X | 1/15/1998 |
| OUTGRO LIQUID | whitehall-robins inc. | 01934015 | Liquid - Topical | 23.5 % | 12/31/1993 |
| BLOOD STOP LIQ | laboratoire romilo | 00407240 | Liquid - Topical | 62.2 MG / ML | 12/31/1979 |
| ZILACTIN MEDICATED GEL 7% | zila pharmaceuticals inc. | 00857645 | Gel - Topical | 7 % | 12/31/1991 |
| OPIUM CAMPHRE TANIN TAB | rougier pharma division of ratiopharm inc | 00779520 | Tablet - Oral | 120 MG | 12/31/1951 |
| TANAC LIQUID | insight pharmaceuticals, llc | 02247644 | Liquid - Topical | 6 % / W/W | 4/5/2004 |
| GERMA TAN | mueller sports medicine, inc. | 00240672 | Aerosol - Topical | .4 % | 12/31/1970 |
| TANNICUM ACIDUM GRANULE (3CH-30CH) | homeocan inc. | 01953168 | Tablet - Oral | 3 CH / TAB | 12/31/1991 |
| EXTRAIT DE FRAISES | produits marc-o (1987) inc., division of technilab inc. | 00460699 | Liquid - Oral | 1.3 G / 100 ML | 4/2/1980 |
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
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Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
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Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals
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UK EMC Drug Information
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