SALICYL-VASELINE 10%

SALICYL-VASELIN 10% 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. Protect the surrounding skin with a greasy ointment or paste. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on how to use the product. Avoid accidental contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 3 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. If large quantities are accidentally swallowed, 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
- protected from heat
- protected from heat and moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container).
stored in a tightly closed container.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 6 months after opening/preparation!
After opening/preparation, the medicinal product must
- at room temperature
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container).
What speaks against use?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Impaired kidney function
- Extensive inflammation or eczema at the application site

Which age group should be considered?
- Infants under 1 year of age: The medicine must not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicinal product should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: The medicine should not be applied to the breast.

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 of using the product if there is a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Skin irritation

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

For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about 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 does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. This is due to the fact that it blocks the formation of certain messenger substances, known as prostaglandins, in the body, which play a key role in the development of pain and inflammation. When applied externally, it can also soften the upper horny layer of the skin.

Application

- Hyperkeratosis (severe keratinisation of the skin)- Corns- Calluses

Dosage

a sufficient amount1-2 times dailyChildren from 1 year and adultsdistributed throughout the dayChildren from 1-12 years: Maximum dose: A dose of 2 g per day should not be exceeded.