8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate ointment

Definition / meaning of 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate ointment

An ointment formulation containing the sulfate salt of 8-hydroxyquinoline in a petrolatum and lanolin base with skin-protecting activity. Upon topical application, 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate exhibits antiseptic activity while lanolin moisturizes and softens skin.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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