Ephytol Ointment

Action and Use :
Salicylic Acid :
A useful Keratolytic agent having a fungicidal and antibacterial properties. It is particularly effective in various Tinea infections. It promotes painless removal of dead cells of the epithelium which allows to reach and destroy both the fungi and bacteria by its antifungal and antibacterial action.

Benzoic Acid :
It has also antifungal action. Combination of these two compounds effectively shed the infected epidermal layer by virtue of its Keratolytic action which allows it to reach and destroy the infection caused by the fungi and bacteria.Thus it is effective in local mixed infections caused by fungi and bacteria.

Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate :
It has Pronounced action against Ringworm Fungi & Bacteria. Page No 1118(3) Martindale- Pharmacopocia.

Carbolic Acid:
It has Antiseptic & disinfectant Properties & active against some viruses. Page No 1090(1) Martindale.

Glacial Acetic Acid :
It has bacterial & Anti fungal with astringent properties. Page No:1373(2) Martindale.

Compound of Benzoic Tincture :
Having Local Antiseptic Astringent properties. Page No:1121(2)Martindale.

Indication :
Ephytol either as paint or ointment is applicable to ringworm of all kinds but the ointment is specially recommended for affection in soft skin such as Inguinal Tinea Cruis and Interdigital regions whereas paint is indicated in Tinea cruis. .Tinea Corporis and on those areas where skin has become hard and thick.

Mode of application :
The paint is to be applied on the affected area not more than once a day till recovery. This however is to be avoided on tender skin and also on the broken skin. For better result Ephytol ointment is to be applied at night. In the soft skin only ointment is to be applied.