.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D08A_AntisepticsAndDisinfectants.D08AK01_MercuricAmidochloride.MercuricAmidochloride .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D08A_AntisepticsAndDisinfectants.D08AK01_MercuricAmidochloride.MercuricAmidochloride| name: | MercuricAmidochloride |
| ATC code: | D08AK01 | route: | topical |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Mercuric amidochloride, also known as mercuric chloride ammonia (NH2HgCl, formerly 'ammoniated mercury'), is an inorganic mercury compound historically used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant in dermatology. Its use has largely been discontinued due to significant toxicity and potential for mercury poisoning; it is not approved for modern clinical use due to safety concerns.
No formal pharmacokinetic studies in humans are available for mercuric amidochloride. Estimates are based on general mercury compound absorption and distribution patterns. Data are not specific to gender, age, or condition.