ALIBOUR WATER T.K. (1954) – EAU D’ALIBOUR – AQUA ZINCO CUPRICAAlibour water is a pharmacological product in liquid form, transparent light blue in color, characterized by the well-known distinctive scent of camphor.impetigo (A contagious superficial pyodermatitis caused by staphylococci and streptococci; it begins with soft superficial vesicles and forms a thick yellowish crust when they rupture; it mostly occurs on the face.),in the treatment of eczema,in cases of dermatitis(Superficial inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, edema, weeping, crusting, flaking, and sometimes vesicle formation, often accompanied by pruritus. The term eczema is often used synonymously with dermatitis.)exudative dermatosis(Inflammatory edema fluid, inflammatory exudate, which contains protein, cellular debris, and sometimes bacteria, has a high specific gravity, and exudes from the vascular wall into surrounding tissues during inflammatory processes.) andin superinfected süperenfektewounds on the skin.Returning to our formula;
Rp
Copper sulfate ………………. 1 g
Zinc sulfate ………….….. 4 g
Saffron tincture ……..… 1 g
Camphorated spirit ……… 10 g
Distilled water ……………….. 984 gAs formulated in the 1974 pharmacopoeia in our country,ALIBOUR WATERif we examine the substances contained in the solution;Copper sulfate-Copper Sulphate-Cuivre sulfate-Bluestone;It is a blue crystalline substance. It dissolves in 3 parts water and 3.5 parts glycerin. It is insoluble in alcohol. Copper sulfate and other soluble copper salts exert an astringent effect on mucous membranes; concentrated solutions have a corrosive effect. The primary copper salts used in treatment are: Copper chloride, copper sulfate, and copper gluconate.Zinc sulfate – Sulfate de zinc T.K. – Zinksulfat; It is colorless, prismatic crystals. It dissolves in 0.66 parts of water, 0.15 parts of boiling water, and 23 parts of glycerin. Insoluble in alcohol. Topically applied zinc exhibits astringent, weak antiseptic, and disinfectant effects. This effect is due to zinc ions precipitating proteins. It is bactericidal and fungicidal. Its 0.1%-1% solution is used as an eye antiseptic and its 4%-5% solution as a skin antiseptic. It has a mild vasodilator effect. It does not exhibit decongestant activity.Saffron – Saffron – Crocus; It consists of the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus from the Iridaceae «Iris» family. Saffron ranges in color from dark orange to brownish-red, approximately 2 cm long when dry, and 3-3.5 cm long when moistened. Saffron has a strong aroma, a spicy and bitterish taste; when crushed between the fingers, a slightly oily sensation is felt. Its composition contains a yellow substance, glycosides, and essential oil (3-4%).SAFFRON TINCTURE, Teinture de safran, Tinctura crosus
Physical properties: It is an orange-red liquid with a saffron scent; it becomes cloudy with water, turbid with water and alcohol, and with aqueous alcohol and glycerin gives a clearmixture .Saffron has a stomachic (any agent that aids appetite and digestion) effect. In addition, it has excitant (stimulant) and emmenagogue effects.Dosage : Its powder is used in doses of 0.2 – 0.8 g, and its tincture in doses of 4 – 10 g. In veterinary medicine, it is also used as a stomachic, astringent, and antispasmodic (for uterine cramps).SYNTHETIC CAMPHOR, Camphre synthetique, Camphora synthetica
Physical properties:Colorless or white pieces or a white, crystalline powder with a characteristic and pungent odor, a burning, bitterish, and subsequently cooling taste; it is very slightly soluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, alcohol, and fixed oils.NATURAL CAMPHOR:Colorless or white crystalline masses or a white crystalline powder with a characteristic and pungent odor, a burning, slightly bitter, and subsequently cooling taste; it dissolves in approximately 600 parts of water, 1 part of alcohol, 4 parts of olive oil, 1.5 parts of turpentine essence, 0.4 parts of ether, 0.25 parts of chloroform, and 0.5 parts of acetic acid; it is insoluble in alkalis.CAMPHOR TINCTURE (Camphorated Spirit), Teinture de camphre T.K. (Alcool camphré), Tinctura camphorae (Spiritus camphoratus)
Physical Properties: Camphor tincture is a colorless, clear liquid with the characteristic scent and taste of camphor. Its composition consists of 1 part camphor and 9 parts alcohol (90°).Preparation of the Formula; The calculated amount of copper sulfate is weighed on a watch glass, transferred to a glass mortar, and thoroughly pulverized. Zinc sulfate is added and mixed into it, and 1/3 of the water is added to dissolve the powdered mass in the mortar. Then, the camphorated spirit and saffron tincture are thoroughly mixed in an Erlenmeyer flask. The remaining water is added, shaken well, allowed to stand for 24 hours, filtered into a bottle, and labeled. It can generally be applied externally to the skin, either diluted or pure.
In cases of accidental ingestion, it can primarily cause digestive issues and neurological problems. It is among the medications to be stored separately (Separanda). For external use only. It should be kept in closed bottles protected from light. The solution can be stored for approximately 20 to 25 days at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. If kept for a long period, its yellow color will fade.Astringent and protectiveused as an agent (protectant).
In France, the same formula is prepared in different proportions.As formulated in France:
Eau de Dalibour faible : solution de sulfate de cuivre et de zinc (codex 65)
Copper sulfate ……… 1.00 g
Zinc sulfate ………… 3.50 g
Saffron tincture ………. 0.10 g
Strong alcoholic camphor solution .1.0 g
Distilled water . q.s. 1000.00 ml
Dear colleagues, as we bid farewell to 2013 with this formula that I assume almost all of us prepared during our university years, I wish the new year brings health and happiness. Hoping to be together with new formulas in 2014, goodbye…Specialist Pharmacist Ahmet Nezihi Pekcan
Pekcan Pharmacy – Konya
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