Ferric subsulfate solution

Ferric subsulfate solution

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Clinical data
Routes of administration	topical
Identifiers
IUPAC name Iron(+3) cation dihydroxide pentasulfate
CAS Number	1310-45-8
PubChem CID	159372
E number	{{#property:P628}}
ECHA InfoCard	{{#property:P2566}}
Chemical and physical data
Formula	Fe4H2O22S5
Molar mass	737.713 g/mol

Ferric subsulfate solution is a styptic or haemostatic agent used after superficial skin biopsies. Ferric subsulfate solution is also known as Basic Ferric Sulfate Solution or Monsel's Solution. It has a recognised formula published in United States Pharmacopeia 29.

Active ingredients

Ferric subsulfate solution is prepared from ferrous sulfate, sulfuric acid and nitric acid.

It contains, in each 100 mL, basic ferric sulfate equivalent to not less than 20g and not more than 22g of iron.

Storage

Ferric subsulfate solution should be stored in airtight containers at a temperature above 22 degrees Celsius. Crystallisation may occur at temperatures below 22 degrees. Warming the solution may redissolve the crystals. The solution should be protected from light.

Brandnames

AstrinGyn by CooperSurgical is a thickened and specially modified gel formulation.