Psilo-balm gel 1%, 20g

• For sunburns and burns of the 1st degree,

• insect bites

• hives

• itching of various origins,

• itchy eczema

• chickenpox,

• allergic skin irritations (with the exception of itching with cholestasis),

• contact dermatitis caused by contact with plants.

PsiloЃ-Balsam is applied to the affected skin with a thin layer (2-3 g of gel) 3-4 times a day and spread by light smearing.

100 g of gel contains:
Active ingredient:
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 1.0 g
Excipients:
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.1 g as a preservative
Macrogol - 6 - glyceryl caprylate / caprate
Trometamol, Polyacrylic acid
Water

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

With caution during pregnancy and lactation (it is better to suspend breastfeeding).

Trade name of the drug : PsiloЃ-Balsam

International Non-Proprietary Name (INN): Diphenhydramine

Dosage form : gel for external use

Composition of the preparation :
100 g of gel contain:
Actively active substance:
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 1.0 g
Excipients:
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.1 g as a preservative
Macrogol - 6 - glyceryl caprylate / caprate
Trometamol, Polyacrylic acid
Water

Description: Colorless, transparent homogeneous gel

Pharmacotherapeutic group : H1-histamine receptor blocker

ATX code : D04A A 32

Pharmacological action :

The antiallergic effect of PsiloЃ-Balsam is associated with the presence in its composition of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, which is a blocker of H1-histamine receptors and, as a result, quickly reduces itching, reduces pain, hyperemia, reduces increased capillary permeability, tissue edema, and causes local anesthesia. PsiloЃ-Balm has a pleasant cooling effect. The special gel base protects the skin and leaves no visible residue, it can be used as a skin cream.

Indications for use:

• For sunburns and burns of the 1st degree,

• insect bites

• hives

• itching of various origins,

• itchy eczema

• chickenpox,

• allergic skin irritations (with the exception of itching with cholestasis),

• contact dermatitis caused by contact with plants.

Contraindications :

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

With caution during pregnancy and lactation (it is better to suspend breastfeeding).

Method of administration and dosage:

PsiloЃ-Balsam is applied to the affected skin with a thin layer (2-3 g of gel) 3-4 times a day and spread by light smearing.

Side effect :

In rare cases, a skin hypersensitivity reaction may occur, manifested in redness and moderate swelling of the skin area to which the drug was applied. With the external use of the drug, side effects of a systemic nature were not observed.

Overdose :

Treatment: in case of overdose (for symptoms see 'Side effect'), symptomatic treatment is prescribed: rinse with water, drugs that increase blood pressure, oxygen: breath control, introduction of plasma-substituting fluids. Epinephrine and analeptics should not be used. There is no specific antidote.

Interaction with other medicinal products :

Strengthens the effect of alcohol and drugs that depress the central nervous system. MAO inhibitors increase the anticholinergic activity of diphenhydramine. Antagonistic interaction is noted when administered together with psychostimulants.

Special instructions:

During treatment with PsiloЃ-Balsam, sun exposure and alcohol consumption should be avoided, and you should also be careful in activities that require increased attention and quick mental reactions.

Release form : Gel 1% in aluminum tubes of 20 and 50 g. Each tube, together with instructions for use, is placed in a pack.

Expiration date . 3 years. Do not use after the expiration date printed on the package.

Storage conditions : List B. At a temperature not higher than + 250C, out of the reach of children.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies : Without prescription.

Manufacturer:

STADA Artzneimittel AG