Ichtholan 50%

Ichtholan 50% in detail

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

Method of application?

Apply a thick layer of the medicine to the affected skin area(s). Then massage the medicine in gently. The area(s) treated with the medicine should be covered with a bandage. Ask your doctor for advice on using the product as a permanent dressing for musculoskeletal disorders. You should remove the ointment residue before each dressing change.
Wash your hands thoroughly after use.
Avoid accidental contact with the eyes.

Duration of use?

The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. When used as a permanent dressing, the dressing should be changed after 3 days at the latest. If symptoms persist for longer or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.

Overdosage?

Overdosage may cause skin irritation. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
As a general rule, pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage

Storage before opening
The medicine must be
- protected from heat
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
stored.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 18 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored after opening/preparation
- at room temperature
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
!
This information only applies to the ointment in tins. The ointment in tubes may be used until the specified expiry date.

What speaks against use?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
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 may occur?

Only side effects that have only occurred in exceptional cases are described for the medicinal product.
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.
- Caution in case of allergy to shale oil (ichthammol, ichthyol, Tyrolean stone oil)!
- Antioxidants (e.g. butylhydroxyanisole, butylhydroxytoluene) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis), irritation and discomfort. contact dermatitis), irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes.
- Wool wax alcohols (e.g. wool wax, lanolin) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
- There may be medicinal products with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already using 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 ammonium bituminosulfonate is a sulfonated shale oil. When applied to the skin, ammonium bituminosulphonate has a weak antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.

Application

- Boils for maturation

- Superficial accumulation of pus (abscess) of the skin for maturation

- Joint wear in the knee (gonarthrosis) for supportive treatment

- Bruises for supportive treatment

- Sprains for supportive treatment

Dosage

For application to the skin:

- A sufficient amount

- 1 time daily

- All ages

- Regardless of the time of day