OTC Drug Used To Treat Skin Conditions Is A Marine Pollutant
Clotrimazole is a common ingredient in over-the-counter skin creams. Recent results from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, now show that it is associated with major environmental risks. “The pharmaceuticals and chemicals in everyday use form a mixture in the ocean that has a direct impact on the growth and reproduction of organisms”, says scientist Tobias Porsbring. When Euorpean authorities assess environmental risks, they often do so for one chemical at a time.
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