Ichthammol
Category: Skin CareAmmonium bituminosulfonate or ammonium bituminosulphonate (synonyms of ichthammol, CAS#8029-68-3 brand name: Ichthyol) is a product of natural origin obtained in the first step by dry distillation of sulfur-rich oil shale (bituminous schists). By sulfonation of the resulting oil (or purified fractions thereof), and subsequent neutralization with ammonia, Ichthammol results as a viscous, water-soluble substance with a characteristic bitumen-like odor.[1] It is used in medicine... [wikipedia]
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Is there an expiration date for ichthammol ointment? I can't find any on the box or the tube. I've had it for qu...
10 REPLIESI was told that Ichthammol would help draw a splinter out. I've been using it a week & so far no results. How lo...
4 REPLIESWhere can I find the drawing salve, dark brown in color, 20% strength, that comes in a tube? ## I am looking for the tub...
2 REPLIESwhat is the color of ichthammol ointment 20% in the tub. ## Ichtammol is a drawing salves used to treat things such a hi...
2 REPLIESIs this Ointment safe to use on wounds? ## Please see the page Drugs/Ichthammol.asp for more information about this medi...
2 REPLIESMy son was diagnosed this week with hidradenitis. I was wondering whether or not ichthammol (black drawing salve) could ...
3 REPLIESI recently had either a spider bite or some type of staph-like boil come on my left side. It is extremely hard under the...
9 REPLIESI have been looking all over trying to find ichthammol ointment. It does work really well as a drawing agent. NOT these ...
3 REPLIESI am looking for ichtammol products to be taken internally ## From what I can find, there aren't any, it is only use...
1 REPLYi'd like to know where to buy ichthammol ointment for boils..i'm here at bataan...