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acetarsol

Definition acetarsol

acetarsol

acetarsol n. an arsenic-containing drug administered by the mouth for the tratment of amoebic dysentry, yaws and *vincent's angina; as vaginal tablets for vaginitis; and as a rectal *suppository for *proctitis. Possible side-effects include skin rashes (after oral administration) and local irritation (with vaginal tablets).