Tannic acid

Generic Name
Tannic acid
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C76H52O46
CAS Number
1401-55-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
28F9E0DJY6
Background

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.
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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
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Associated Therapies
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First Posted Date
2007-08-28
Last Posted Date
2008-05-23
Lead Sponsor
Hospital Infantil Cândido Fontoura
Target Recruit Count
78
Registration Number
NCT00521703
Locations
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Hospital Infantil Cândido Fontoura, São Paulo, Brazil

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