Pinimenthol cold ointment

Pinimenthol cold ointment in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Apply the medicine to the affected area(s) of skin. Preferred areas are the chest and back. Avoid accidental contact with mucous membranes, eyes and open skin areas. Do not use on the face. Wash your hands thoroughly after use.
Or: Prepare the medicine and inhale it by pouring hot water over the intended amount of medicine. Bend your head over the container and inhale the vapors through your nose and mouth. The medicine should only be used if it can be handled safely.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 3-5 days without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.

Overdosage?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. In case of accidental ingestion, consult a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 12 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Bronchial asthma
- whooping cough
- Bronchial tubes that react hypersensitively, e.g. to various substances, cold, etc.
- Pseudocroup
- pneumonia
- Damaged skin (e.g. burns, injuries, skin and childhood diseases with rashes)

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine must not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: The medicinal product must not be used.
- Lactation: The medicinal product must not be used.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin
- Reddening of the skin
- skin rash
- Itching
- Mucous membrane irritation
- Coughing irritation
- Constriction of the airways

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Take care when inhaling the medicine: there is a risk of being scalded by the hot water vapor.
- Take care if you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)!
- Menthol/Camphor/Cineol: Do not use on or in the immediate vicinity of the respiratory organs in children under 2 years of age; risk of laryngeal spasm. Hypersensitivity reactions (including respiratory distress) may be triggered in sensitized patients.
- Emulsifiers (e.g. cetyl/stearyl alcohol) may cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?

The ingredients come from several plants and act as a natural mixture. They increase blood circulation and loosen mucus in the area of application. Eucalyptus also stimulates the fine hairs of the upper airways to move faster. This makes it easier to remove stuck mucus and facilitate coughing. It also reduces coughing spasms. The ingredients of pine are also said to have a very mild bactericidal effect. The active ingredient menthol dissolves tough mucus particles, combats inflammation, relaxes cramped muscles and stimulates blood circulation.

Application

- Colds of the respiratory tract - runny nose - hoarseness - cough - consult a doctor if you also experience shortness of breath, headaches, fever, purulent/bloody sputum.

Dosage

For rubbing in:3-4 cm strand length2-4 times dailyAdolescents from 12 years and adultsdistributed throughout the dayFor preparing a steam inhalation:5 cm strand length1-3 times dailyAdolescents from 12 years and adultsdistributed throughout the day