Thiomersal (Thiomersal)
Overview of Thiomersal
Thiomersal is a mercurial antiseptic, applied topically as a bacteriostatic and fungistatic. Thiomersal is also used as a preservative in biological and pharmaceutical products.
Indication of Thiomersal
Thiomersal is primarily indicated in conditions like Bacterial infections, Fungal infection.
Contraindication of Thiomersal
Thiomersal is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Thiomersal
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Thiomersal, which give rise to further complications include Mental disturbances, Tremors, Sensory distrubances, Loosening of teeth.,Thiomersal produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Renal damage, Tubular necrosis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Thiomersal therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Thiomersal are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Pain, Nausea and vomiting, Acrodynia.
Precautions of Thiomersal
It should not be used in patient with hypersensitivity to eggs, persons with acute febrile illnesses should preferably be immunized. Safety in pregnancy has not established.