Blue And Silver Castalinis Paint

Composition :
Basic Fuchsin B.P.C. 1%
Carbolic Acid I.P. 5%
Boric Acid I.P. 1%
Resorcin I.P. 10%
Acetone B.P.C 68 5%
Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate I.P 0.1%

Causative Organism :
Ringworm of the nail (T. Unguim), interdigital ringworm (Tinea pedis,Tinea interdigitale) commonly know as Bengal Rot, Mango toe. athletes foot, are the most intractable condition which often recur frequently. These diseases are caused by Trichophyton rubrum. T. mentagrophytes. Epidermophyton floccosum.
Common medicines cannot penetrate sufficiently so as to render the fungicidal action of the drug. On the other hand Castellanis Paint can penetrate into the deeper layer and effectively control those infections as this preparation is specific against interdigital ringworm and ringworm of the nail.

Action and Use :
Boric Acid has got Bacterio-static, Fungistatic & Astringent properties & is also an emulsifier.
Carbolic Acid is an Antiseptic & Disinfectant agent. It has Bactericidal action and removes itching.
Resorcin is Antipruritic , Antifungal and Keratolytic agent and effective in seborrhoeic dermatitis.
Basic Fuchsin is effective against grampositive bacteria & some dermatophytoses & also effective in impetigo.
Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate has antibacterial and anti fungul Properties.
Acetone as a solvent takes care of inflammatory conditions.

Indication :
Tinea Infections Nail Fungus- Intedigital Rigworm.
It is indicated specially in Tinea unguium and also in Tinea infections of all kinds including refractory tinea infections.

Mode of Application :
The affected part of the nail is to be scrapped thoroughly and the paint is to be applied twice daily till the infection disappears completely.