Benzoin Tincture

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Tincture of benzoin is a pungent solution of benzoin resin in ethanol. A similar preparation called Friar's Balsam or Compound Benzoin Tincture contains, in addition, Cape aloes or Barbados aloes and storax resin.[1][2] Friar's balsam was invented by Joshua Ward around 1760.[3] Use This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be chall...

tincture benzoin spray ## Benzoin Tincture is used externally in the form of a tincture, diluted with water as a mild stimulant and antiseptic in irritable conditions of the skin. It acts as a carminative when taken internally is rapidly absorbed, and mildly expectorant diuretic and antiseptic to the urinary passages. In the form of Compound Tincture of Benzoin, it is used as an inhalant with steam in laryngitis and bronchitis. It is a preservative of fats, and is used for that purpose in Adips Benzoatus. More information: ## I've had them before and didn't think it was any good. It was pink then. I had one and I thought it looked like gaviscon.

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Friar's balsam compound benzoin tincture. Who is the manufacturer? What are all of the ingredients? I have used Rougier's for some time and cannot find it in the USA. ## Friar's Balsam is actually the name of the manufacturer. A 4oz Friar's Balsam 'Benzoin Compound' contains the following ingredients: Siam Benzoin resin (Styrax tonkinensis) Storax balsam (Liquidambar orientalis) Balsam of Tolu (Toluifera balsamum) Balsam of Peru (Toluifera pareiræ) Cape Aloe leaf latex (Aloe ferox) Myrrh tears (Commiphora abyssinica) Angelica root (Angelica archangelica) Aromatic exudate harvested from trees Certified Organically Grown I hope this helps to answer your question! ## David, I disagree that Friar's is the manufacturer. The Friar's Balsam Compound B...

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patient with one year history of lesion left lateral tongue. Patient had lesion biopsied with the above dx. Patient does not want lession excised due to its size. ## The answer to your question is yes, Podocon-25 (25% podophyllin in benzoin tincture) is indicated for the removal of soft genital (venereal) warts (condylomata acuminata). Listed below is a link to more details on Podocon; including dosing and administration instructions: Additionally, more information on Condylomata acuminata can be viewed here... I hope this helps!

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Benzoin Tincture 1000 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Humco Holding Group, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0395-0247-92 ## Active Ingredients: Benzoin Resin

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Benzoin Tincture 1000 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Humco Holding Group, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0395-9107-92 ## Active Ingredients: Benzoin Resin

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Benzoin Compound Tincture 1000 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Humco Holding Group, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0395-0243-16, 0395-0243-92

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Benzoin Compound Tincture Professional Pack 1000 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Humco Holding Group, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0395-4209-92

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Benzoin Compound Tincture 100 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Geritrex Corp ## Package Codes: 54162-100-01, 54162-100-02, 54162-100-04

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Compound Benzoin Tincture 10 g/100ml Topical Liquid by Medical Chemical Corporation ## Package Codes: 12745-109-01, 12745-109-02, 12745-109-03, 12745-109-04

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Sunmark Benzoin Compound Tincture 1000 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Mckesson ## Package Codes: 49348-138-30

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Compound Benzoin 100 mg/ml Topical Tincture by Paddock Laboratories, LLC ## Package Codes: 0574-9119-02