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Brand Name :
K/L Poultice
Synonyms :
boric acid/kaolin/methyl salicylate/peppermint oil/thymol
Class :
Dermatological, medicated dressings
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
PasteÂ
100 gmÂ
The required quantity of paste should be applied to the affected area of vagina
Not determined Â
Actions and spectrum:Â
Boric acid/kaolin/methyl salicylate/peppermint oil/thymol breaks the intercellular lipids which are covalently bonded to the cornified envelope enclosing the surface epithelial cells.Â
Adverse reaction Â
None Â
Black Box Warning Â
Keep out of reach of children.Â
Contraindication/Caution:Â
None Â
Pregnancy Warnings:Â
Pregnancy category: N/AÂ
Lactation: Excretion of the drug into the human breast milk is unknownÂ
Pregnancy categories:Â
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester.Â
Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.Â
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women.Â
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women.Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.Â
Pharmacology:Â
Boric acid/kaolin/methyl salicylate/peppermint oil/thymol is a combination drug used in vaginal dressing.Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
Limited data is available.Â
Pharmacokinetics:Â
Limited data is available on ADME. Â
Administration Â
It is applied externally on wounds or inflammation in the form of paste.Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: boric acid/kaolin/methyl salicylate/peppermint oil/thymolÂ
Why do we use boric acid/kaolin/methyl salicylate/peppermint oil/thymol?Â
Boric acid/kaolin/methyl salicylate/peppermint oil/thymol is a combination medication used as medicated dressing in treating vaginal inflammation, melasma, photodamage and freckles.Â