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Allantoin

Botanicals / Alkaloids and other botanical origin remedies

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Glyoxyldiureide5-Ureidohydantoin
Related Remedies: Comfrey

Description: Allantoin is substance extracted from comfrey plant or produced synthetically. Formulated products containing allantoin are mainly used topically.

Topical Uses

  • Burns RatingRating

    Allantoin has a soothing action; accelerates tissue healing. Apply an allantoin containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Cold sores RatingRating

    Allantoin has a soothing action; relieves dryness; accelerates tissue healing. Apply an allantoin containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Diaper rash RatingRating

    Allantoin has a soothing action; accelerates tissue healing; used for prevention and treatment. Apply an allantoin containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Ear wax and ear cleaning RatingRating

    Allantoin helps to clean ear canal. Apply allantoin containing ear drops 1-2 times daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Eye irritation and fatigue RatingRating

    Allantoin alleviates symptoms. Use allantoin containing eye drops 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. It helps to treat watering eyes.

  • Keloid & Scars RatingRating

    Allantoin accelerates tissue healing. Apply an allantoin containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Apply allantoin containing ear or eye drops or topical preparation as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no any safety promblems with topical preparations containing 0.5-2.0% of allantoin.

Available Forms

Allantoin is available in powder form or in compounded form in topical products.

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