Mesulfen
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Scheme
Prop.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
D10AB05,P03AA03
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0000135-58-0
Chemical Formula
C14-H12-S2
Molecular Weight
244
Therapeutic Categories
Anti-inflammatory agent
Scabicide
Antiacne agent for topical use
Antipruritic agent
Chemical Name
tiantrene, 2,7-dimetyl-
Foreign Names
- Mesulfenum (Latin)
- Mesulfen (German)
- Mésulfène (French)
- Mesulfeno (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Mesulfen (OS: BAN)
- Mésulfène (OS: DCF)
- Thianthol (OS: JAN)
- Cutilen (IS)
- Dimethyldiphenylene disulfide (IS)
- Mitigal (Bayer) (IS)
- Thiantholum (IS)
- Thianthol (PH: JP XVII)
Brand Names
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| JAN | Japanese Accepted Name |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| PH | Pharmacopoeia Name |
| Prop.INN | Proposed International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.
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