Mercuric Iodide
Mercurial Products
Sold as MERCURIUS IODATUS RUBER
- Drug class
- Mercurial Products
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 27
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Mercuric Iodide is a compound classified as a Mercurial Product [1]. It is approved for the temporary relief of minor sore throat on the left side and coated tongue [1].
This ingredient is available under various brand names, including MERCURIUS IODATUS RUBER [1]. In the last 12 months, there have been 27 adverse event reports associated with products containing Mercuric Iodide [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include eye pain, death, diarrhea, eye irritation, and foreign body sensation in the eyes [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | December 8, 2023 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Relieves minor sore throat on the left side and coated tongue * See symptoms on front panel.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0c05e75e-4820-22… · revised December 8, 2023 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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