Lithium gluconate (inci)

Gluconate refers to salts of gluconic acid. Lithium is a chemical element (light metal) from the group of alkali metals.
Lithium gluconate is used in cosmetic formulations. It has a skin caring effect. Furthermore, it is used in an 8% application form for def seborrhoeic dermatitis (Dreno B et al. 2003).

In an "intent-to-treat analysis (ITT)" a clinical superiority of an 8% lithium gluconate cream compared to a 2% ketoconazole cream could be proven in a larger collective (n=269 patients) in seborrheic dermatitis (Dreno B et al. 2003).

Sesderma -Sebovalis Facial Cream is available as a ready-to-use preparation (international pharmacy).

Rp. Lithium gel.

• Lithium gluconate 8.0 g
• Glycerol 10.0 g Carbomer 1.5 g
• Sodium hydroxide qs pH 6.8
• Methyl paraben 0.10 g Propyl paraben 0.05 g
• Propylene glycol 5.0 g
• Aqua purificata qs 100.0 g

1. Dreno B et al (2003) Lithium gluconate 8% vs ketoconazole 2% in the treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis: a multicentre, randomized study. Br J Dermatol 148:1230.