Tag: Veterinary use

According to extensive research, the product known as Himax is primarily an Ayurvedic veterinary medicine used to treat a variety of skin conditions in animals, not humans. Its multifaceted properties, including antiseptic and antifungal effects, address numerous skin ailments in pets and livestock. However, the similar-sounding names of other human medications, like Hymax and Hemax, often cause confusion and require clear distinction for safety.

Following a 2000 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public health advisory, the drug formerly known by the misspelling **propanolamine**, correctly identified as phenylpropanolamine, was withdrawn for human consumption due to the increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Today, while no longer available for human use in many countries, it continues to be prescribed in veterinary medicine for certain conditions.