collodion (redirected from pyroxyline)

collodion /col·lo·di·on/ (kah-lo´de-on) a syrupy liquid compounded of pyroxylin, ether, and alcohol, which dries to a transparent, tenacious film; used as a topical protectant, applied to the skin to close small wounds, abrasions, and cuts, to hold surgical dressings in place, and to keep medications in contact with the skin.

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flexible collodion  a preparation of camphor, castor oil, and collodion, used as a topical protectant.

salicylic acid collodion  flexible collodion containing salicylic acid; used topically as a keratolytic.

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col·lo·di·on (k-ld-n)

n.

A highly flammable, colorless or yellowish syrupy solution of pyroxylin, ether, and alcohol, used as an adhesive to close small wounds and hold surgical dressings, in topical medications, and for making photographic plates.

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collodion

a highly flammable syrupy liquid compounded of pyroxylin dissolved in ether and alcohol, which dries to a clear tenacious film; used as a topical protectant applied to the skin to close small wounds, abrasions and cuts, to hold surgical dressings in place, and to keep medications in contact with the skin.

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flexible collodion

a mixture of collodion, camphor and castor oil; used topically as a protectant.

salicylic acid collodion

flexible collodion containing salicylic acid, used topically as a keratolytic.