Ferric sulfate
- Generic Name
- Ferric sulfate
- Brand Names
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- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- Fe2H10O17S3
- CAS Number
- 10028-22-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 3HWS7HF5XD
- Background
Ferric sulfate has the molecular formula of Fe2SO4, and it is a dark brown or yellow chemical agent with acidic properties. It is produced by the reaction of sulfuric acid and an oxidizing agent. It is used in different fields such as dermatology, dentistry and it is thought to present hemostatic properties by interacting chemically with blood proteins. By t...
- Indication
Ferric sulfate was first used in dermatology as part of the Monsel's solution. This solution is an antihemorrhagic agent used in skin and mucosal biopsies. The use of ferric sulfate in dermatology is under review as ferric sulfate is corrosive and injurious and it can cause degenerative changes that are not observed with other alternatives like collagen.
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- Associated Conditions
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- Associated Therapies
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