[CFC gases in medicinal sprays].

Abstract

In 1987, approximately 1.18 million aerosol dispensers for medicinal use were sold in Denmark. These contained approximately 29 tons of completely halogenized CFC gases ("Freon") and the preparations were employed for the treatment of bronchial asthma and rhinitis. The possibilities of substitutes are discussed in this article. Preparations are already available which do not contain CFC. Producers of CFC are also attempting to develop new aerosol gases which do not damage the environment. Perhaps these will be found in medicinal preparations in the future.

• Authors: P H Pedersen, U G Svendsen
• Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger) Vol. 151 Issue 12 Pg. 753-5 (Mar 20 1989) ISSN: 0041-5782 [Print] Denmark
• Vernacular Title: CFC-gasser i medicinske spray.
• PMID: 2711484 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Aerosols
• Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane

Topics

• Aerosols (supply & distribution)
• Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane (supply & distribution)
• Denmark