Pix betulina

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 11.01.2025

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Synonym(s)

Birch wood tar; oleum rusci; pix betulae

Definition
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Tar obtained by dry distillation of the bark and twigs of the silver birch (mainly in Sweden, Finland, Russia).

Indication
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Eczema, seborrheic eczema of the scalp.

Note! Contains 6% phenols (guaiacol, cresol, cresol, xylenol), has a carcinogenic and phototoxic effect!

Standard concentration
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5-10% in ointments and creams as well as in solutions and shaking mixtures.

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Last updated on: 11.01.2025