| sulfacetamide | <chemical> An anti-infective agent that is used topically to treat skin infections and orally for urinary tract infections. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, anti-infective agents, urinary. Chemical name: Acetamide, N-((4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| lotion | 1. A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair. 2. A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance. Origin: L. Lotio, fr. Lavare, lotum, to wash: cf. F. Lotion. See Lave to wash. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |