| Allantoin Pharmacology |
| Allantoin |
| About Allantoin |
| Skin-softening (keratolytic), cell-proliferating healing agent, abrasive and astringent agent. |
| Mechanism of Action of Allantoin |
| Allantoin works by slowing bacterial growth and loosing and softening scales and crust.The keratolytic effect and abrasive and astringent properties of Allantoin are used in skin softening cosmetic preparations. Allantoin is a moisturizing, soothing, healing, anti-irritating, keratolytic and non-toxic agent. Allantoin is a cell-proliferating healing agent which stimulates healthy tissue formation. It removes necrotic and scaling tissue |
| Pharmacokinets of Allantoin |
| N/A |
| Onset of Action for Allantoin |
| N/A |
| Duration of Action for Allantoin |
| N/A |
| Half Life of Allantoin |
| N/A |
| Side Effects of Allantoin |
| 1.Rash 2.Itchy skin |
| Contra-indications of Allantoin |
| 1.Hypersensitivity to Allantoin 2.Persons allergy to sunlight |
| Special Precautions while taking Allantoin |
| 1.For external use only |
| Pregnancy Related Information |
| May be used |
| Old Age Related Information |
| May be used |
| Breast Feeding Related Information |
| May be used |
| Children Related Information |
| May be used |
| Indications for Allantoin |
| 1.Heal wounds 2.Relieving itching, skin irritations, scaling, dryness, and flaking of the skin due to dandruff, eczema, psoriasis, and seborrhea 3.Stimulate growth of healthy tissue |
| Interactions for Allantoin |
| N/A |
| Typical Dosage for Allantoin |
| Apply the medicament to the affected area 2 – 3 times daily. |
| Schedule of Allantoin |
| N/A |
| Storage Requirements for Allantoin |
| Store at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children. |
| Effects of Missed Dosage of Allantoin |
| Apply the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. |
| Effects of Overdose of Allantoin |
| Give supporive measures and symptomatic treatment. |