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Polynoxylin

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Polynoxylin (trade name Anaflex) is an antiseptic for local treatment of the skin and the mouth. It is a polymer of urea and formaldehyde. The latter is the active principle after being released from the polymer.

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