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A grease-based ointment containing 20% finely divided metallic mercury, formerly widely used for local application to the skin for the destruction of body lice. Risk is associated with transdermal absorption of mercury and a local dermatitis.
Synonyms: mild mercurial ointment.
(05 Mar 2000)
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