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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