Steritalc

A mineral, usually used in a powdered form. Steritalc is used to prevent malignant pleural effusions from coming back. Malignant pleural effusion is a condition in which cancer causes an abnormal collection of fluid in the space between the lung and chest wall. When Steritalc is inserted into the pleural space, it causes the space to close up so fluid cannot collect there. Also called Sclerosol Intrapleural Aerosol, sterile talc powder, and talc.