Mercuric Oxide
Active ingredient
Sold as Mercurius Praecipitatus…
- Drug class
- -
- 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 Oxide is an active ingredient [1]. It is available under brand names such as Mercurius Praecipitatus Ruber [1].
There were 27 adverse event reports for Mercuric Oxide in the past 12 months [2]. The most frequent reactions reported include eye pain, death, diarrhea, eye irritation, and foreign body sensation in 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 | August 24, 2023 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
1 product on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [1].
Most-reported reactions to the US regulator (12 mo to June 4, 2026): 27 reports total. [2]
- Eye Pain 5
- Death 2
- Diarrhoea 2
- Eye Irritation 2
- Foreign Body Sensation In Eyes 2
- Illness 2
- Malaise 2
- Pain 2
- Vision Blurred 2
- Weight Decreased 2
- Adverse Drug Reaction 1
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 03b378d2-bbd6-78… · revised August 24, 2023 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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