Tannic acid is a polyphenolic compound. It is a type of the commercially available tannins. It acts as a weak acid. Tannic acid is found in the nutgalls formed by... Tannic acid is found in the nutgalls formed by insects on twigs of certain oak trees (Quercus infectoria and other Quercus species).
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Pharmaceutical grade tannic acid is generally considered to be pentadigalloylglucose. It has an astringent effect. When used internally, it dehydrates tissues when cause reduction in secretions. Externally, it works through formation of protective layer of harder and constricted cells. Tannic acid is thought to exert antiviral and antibacterial effects.
- Primary indication
- Tannic acid is indicated for cold sores, fever blisters, diaper rash, minor burn or sunburn and prickly heat.Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- C76H52O46 · 1701.206 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- Canada, 2003
- Also known as
- Gallotannic acid · Gallotannin
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Which drugs share a target with Tannic acid, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?
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