Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is an insect repellent used to keep insects away. This product is effective against mosquitoes, biting flies (gnats, sandflies, deer flies, stable flies, black flies), ticks, harvest mites, and fleas. DEET is absorbed through the skin. DEET has few adverse effects when applied as directed. The most common problem is local skin irritation, including erythema and pruritis, at the site of application.

Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are found in the macula of the human retina, as well as the human crystalline lens. They play a role in protection against age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and cataract formation. The antioxidant properties of lutein and zeaxanthin together with ocular antioxidants (selenium, zinc, copper, vitamin A, C, E, etc.) inhibit free radical damage caused by light and oxygen. Zeaxanthin supplements are typically taken on the supposition of supporting eye health. It is is Generally Recognized As Safe by FDA.

Retinyl propionate is a synthetic derivative of a Vitamin A. Upon topical application, retinyl propionate is hydrolyzed by esterases to retinol, which is ultimately converted to retinoic acid. In mouse models, retinyl propionate induced epidermal thickening in mouse tail and promoted collagen formation in UV-irradiated mice. These results encouraged clinical trials of retinyl palmitate against photoaging. Topical retinyl propionate cream (0.15%) did not demonstrate any statistically significant improvement over placebo, but in later studies of combinations of retinyl propionate with climbazole or niacinamide improvements in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots were demonstrated.

Methylcobalamin (also known as mecobalamin, MeCbl, or MeB12) is one of the two forms of biologically active vitamin B12. Methyl-B12 is the principal form of circulating vitamin B12, hence the form, which is transported into peripheral tissue. Methylcobalamin is absorbed by the intestine by a specific mechanism, which uses the intrinsic factor, and by a diffusion process in which approximately 1% of the ingested dose is absorbed. Cyanocobalamin and hydroxycobalamin are forms of the vitamin that require conversion to methylcobalamin. Methylcobalamin alone or in combination with others compound are used to treat different diseases. Being a component of CEREFOLIN NAC it is used to treat Alzheimer's dementia. As a part of METANX® tablets is used for the dietary management of endothelial dysfunction in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Methylcobalamin exerted therapeutic effects on neuropathic pain in diabetics, possibly through its neurosynthesis and neuroprotective actions. The possible mechanisms can be considered as follows. (1) Methylcobalamin improved nerve conduction velocity; (2) methylcobalamin promoted injured nerve regeneration, recovering the neuromuscular functions in peripheral hyperalgesia and allodynia; and (3) methylcobalamin inhibited the ectopic spontaneous discharges from peripheral primary sensory neurons in neuropathic pain states. Methylcobalamin is the only form that can cross the blood-brain barrier and so can directly protect brain cells from degeneration. While crossing the barrier, it also stimulates production of serotonin, a chemical neurotransmitter responsible for elevated mood; research where Alzheimer’s patients were administered methylcobalamin showcased improvements in memory, communication skills, and emotions. It also helps form the myelin sheath, the insular coating around nerve cells that allow for electrical impulses to travel through the nervous system more efficiently.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and nonirritating but highly toxic gas generated by both natural and manufactured processes. CO displays many physiological roles in the neuronal, cardiovascular, and immune systems, as well as in the respiratory, reproductive, gastrointestinal, and urogenital apparatus, including anti‐apoptotic, anti‐inflammatory, anti‐oxidant, anti‐proliferative, and vasodilator effects. Although many pathologies, including cancer, hematological diseases, hypertension, heart failure, inflammation, sepsis, neurodegeneration, and sleep disorders, have been linked to abnormal endogenous CO metabolism and functions, CO displays therapeutic actions. CO has demonstrated therapeutic potential against a wide range of human diseases. However, development of CO as a therapeutic agent is severely impeded, primarily due to the lack of pharmaceutically acceptable delivery forms of CO. The therapeutic use of CO is based on (i) the induction or gene transfer of HO‐1, (ii) the inhalation of gaseous CO, and (iii) the use of CO‐releasing molecules (CO‐RMs). There is a large amount of broad preclinical evidence of the benefits of CO in large and small animal models. Importantly, CO is effective both as a prophylactic and as a therapeutic in diverse models, such as malaria, organ transplantation and pulmonary hypertension. Inhaled CO and CO-RMs are in development as therapeutics; inhaled CO is being tested in Phase II clinical trials for kidney transplantation and various CO-RMs are under preclinical evaluation. The precise molecular targets for CO remain unclear with a wide range of evidence for both haem and non-haem targets. A commonality revolves around the contributions of the mitochondria and alterations in cellular bioenergetics. Inhaled CO delivery can be accomplished with an innovative delivery device. In addition strong medicinal chemistry is driving CO-RM development with efforts towards tissue specificity and the appropriate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiling. Inhaled CO has found wide applications in basic research in examining CO’s physiological and pathological roles, yet its application in human has many limitations, such as difficulty in precise dose control, lack of portability and inability for targeted delivery, among others. In order to mitigate these limitations, a family of transition metal based CO-releasing molecules (CO-RMs) have been elegantly devised, and have shown CO-associated biological outcomes both in vitro and in vivo. Proterris is developing an inhaled carbon monoxide (CO) therapy for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), delayed graft function (DGF), acute kidney injury and renal fibrosis.

Stearamine is an aliphatic amine intended for use in cosmetic formulations as antistatic agent. In cosmetics and personal care products, Lauramine and Stearamine have been used in hair preparations. Stearamine is also used as a corrosion-inhibiting boiler-water additive. Stearamine has antimicrobial properties. Stearylamine has been shown to prevent drug (lansoprazole) degradation and maintained drug stable in nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs). Stearamine is used as positive charge inducing agent in different pharmaceutical formulations. Thus, the presence of stearylamine reduced the permeability coefficient for the cationic species of the drugs by approximately an order of magnitude, but had no effect on the neutral species of the drugs. The efflux curves observed for both verapamil and prochlorperazine could be mathematically modeled by assuming that the primary influence of stearylamine was on the development of a positive surface charge density on the inner monolayer of the liposome. Taken in sum, these results indicate that stearylamine is effective at decreasing the leakage of cationic drugs from liposomes, and may prove to be a valuable component of liposomal drug formulations.

Cobamamide is one of the active forms of vitamin B12 that is also known as adenosylcobalamin or dibencozide. This drug is available as a nutritional supplement to prevent the vitamin B12 deficiency. Liposomal formulation of cobamamide was developed for the treatment of atopic dermatitis by a Korean company Hanall Biopharma.

Flavin adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme form of vitamin B2. Many oxidoreductases, called flavoenzymes or flavoproteins, require FAD as a prosthetic group, which functions in electron transfers. It is usually used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases that are caused by Vitamin B2 deficiency or metabolic disorder including stomatitis, eczema, etc. No adverse reactions were reported.