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Nitrotan

Dosage form: aerosol, spray
Ingredients: ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 0.62g in 1g, BENZYL ALCOHOL 0.061g in 1g, PICRIC ACID 0.002g in 1g, TANNIC ACID 0.015g in 1g
Labeler: Cramer Products Inc
NDC code: 11960-0049

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 17, 2023.

Active Ingredients                         Purpose

Isopropyl alcohol 62% by weight    Antiseptic

Benzyl Alcohol 6.1%                     Bacteriacide

Tannic Acid 1.5%                          Astringent

Picric Acid 0.2%                           Bacteriacide                                

Uses

Nitrotan is a highly effective germicide, formulated expressly for minor wounds and burns.  Its four-way action reduces pain, checks capillary bleeding, promotes healing, and aids in the prevention of infection.

Warnings


For external use only.
FLAMMABLE.  Do not spray while smoking or near fire.  Contents under pressure.  Do not puncture or incinerate container or place where temperature exceeds 120 F.  Use only as directed.  Intentional misuse by concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.  In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.  If irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 2 weeks, discontinue use and consult a doctor.  Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. 

Directions

Cleanse wound with Cinder Suds® soap.  Saturate sterile dressing with Nitrotan.  Leave in place at least five minutes; add Nitrotan® to keep dressing wet.  Remove dressing, allow to dry, and apply antiseptic dressing.  Renew at least once daily.

Inactive Ingredients

Isobutane and propane

Mfd. by Cramer Products, Inc. Gardner, Kansas 66030

QUESTIONS? (800) 345-2231 (M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM CST)

Purpose  

Antiseptic

Bacteriacide

Astringent

Bacteriacide

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Germicidal Wound Care Spray

Prevents Infection

Promotes Healing

Reduces Pain

Checks Capillary Bleeding

WARNING:

EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE

CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE

READ WARNINGS ON BACK PANEL

NET WT 8 OZ (226 g)

NITROTAN 
isopropyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, picric acid, tannic acid aerosol, spray
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11960-0049
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL) ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL0.62 g  in 1 g
BENZYL ALCOHOL (BENZYL ALCOHOL) BENZYL ALCOHOL0.061 g  in 1 g
PICRIC ACID (PICRIC ACID) PICRIC ACID0.002 g  in 1 g
TANNIC ACID (TANNIC ACID) TANNIC ACID0.015 g  in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ISOBUTANE 
PROPANE 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:11960-0049-1113 g in 1 CAN
2NDC:11960-0049-2226 g in 1 CAN
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart333A07/15/1992
Labeler - Cramer Products Inc (007138183)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Cramer Products Inc007138183manufacture(11960-0049), pack(11960-0049)

 
Cramer Products Inc

Further information

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