Ichthyol ointment 10%, 25g

Erysipelas, eczema, pyoderma (pustular skin disease) incl. furunculosis, stationary and regressing stage of psoriasis.

Outwardly. Adults and children from 12 years old apply a thin layer to the affected skin 1-2 times a day. Use a bandage if necessary.
The duration of the course and the features of the treatment regimen (for both children and adults) must be agreed with the doctor. Use the drug only according to the method of administration and in the doses indicated in the instructions. If necessary, please consult your doctor before using the medicinal product.

100 g of ointment with an active substance concentration of 10% contains:

Active substance:

Ichthyol (ichtammol) - 10.0 g

Excipient

Vaseline - 90.0 g

Hypersensitivity to ichtammol or to other components of the drug.
Children under 12 years of age.

Trade name of the drug:

Ichthyol

International non-proprietary or group name:

ichtammol

Dosage form:

topical ointment

Composition

100 g of ointment with an active substance concentration of 10% contains:

Active substance:

Ichthyol (ichtammol) - 10.0 g

Excipient

Vaseline - 90.0 g

100 g of ointment with an active substance concentration of 20% contains:

Active substance

Ichthyol (ichtammol) - 20.0 g

Excipient

Vaseline - 80.0 g

Description

A homogeneous dark brown ointment with a characteristic odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

anti-inflammatory agent for topical use.

ATX code:

D10BX01

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics
Anti-inflammatory agent, has an antimicrobial (bactericidal against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes) keratoplastic effect. Accelerates the maturation of boils. With a direct action on the skin, it causes a slight irritation of the sensitive nerve endings, followed by a decrease in their sensitivity, which leads to the appearance of reflexes that change the trophism of tissues. Causes denaturation of protein molecules.
Pharmacokinetics
Due to the low systemic absorption, there are no data on the pharmacokinetics of ichtammol.

Indications for use

Erysipelas, eczema, pyoderma (pustular skin disease) incl. furunculosis, stationary and regressing stage of psoriasis.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ichtammol or to other components of the drug.
Children under 12 years of age.

Application during pregnancy and during breastfeeding

During pregnancy and during breastfeeding, the use of the drug is possible if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus or child.
It is necessary to consult a doctor.

Method of administration and dosage

Outwardly. Adults and children from 12 years old apply a thin layer to the affected skin 1-2 times a day. Use a bandage if necessary.
The duration of the course and the features of the treatment regimen (for both children and adults) must be agreed with the doctor. Use the drug only according to the method of administration and in the doses indicated in the instructions. If necessary, please consult your doctor before using the medicinal product.

Side effect

Local allergic reactions are possible.
If any of the side effects indicated in the instructions are aggravated, or you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, inform your doctor.

Overdose

Overdose cases are not known.

Interaction with other medicinal products

Not compatible with solutions of iodine salts, alkaloids, heavy metal salts, zinc oxide.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms

The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles or engage in other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.

special instructions

The ointment is intended for external use only, it is not recommended to apply to open wounds.
Do not allow the ointment to come into contact with mucous membranes and eyes.
After applying the ointment, wash your hands thoroughly to prevent the ointment from getting into your eyes, nose, mouth.

Release form

Ointment for external use 10%, 20%.
5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 g in dark glass jars of BTS type, sealed with tightened lids with a sealing element. The cans are glued with labels made of paper, label or writing or self-adhesive.
25 g and 30 g each in varnished aluminum tubes. Each can or aluminum tube, together with instructions for medical use, is placed from a pack of cardboard.
It is allowed to pack cans or tubes without a pack from 9 to 300 pieces with an equal number of instructions for medical use, placed in boxes made of corrugated cardboard or cardboard for consumer packaging (For hospitals). The package is attached with a label.

Storage conditions

In a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 20 ? C.
Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

5 years. Do not use after the expiration date.

Vacation conditions

Dispensed without a prescription