Kytta pain ointment

Kytta Pain 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. Then massage the medicine in gently. The area(s) treated with the medicine can be covered with a bandage. Avoid accidental contact with mucous membranes, eyes and open skin areas.
Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.

Duration of use?
The duration of use in children and adolescents should not exceed 1 week. Consult a doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 3-4 days.

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

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 8 years 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.
- Lactation: According to current knowledge, use is not recommended. Breastfeeding may need to be considered.

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?

Side effects have only been described for this medicine and have only occurred in exceptional cases.

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.
- Parabens (preservatives e.g. E 214 - E 219) can cause hypersensitivity reactions, even with a time delay.
- Caution in case of allergy to peanuts and soya.
- Emulsifiers (e.g. cetyl/stearyl alcohol) may 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 do the ingredients of the medicine work?

The ingredients come from the comfrey plant and act as a natural mixture. About the plant itself:
- Appearance: As a typical rough-haired plant, the stem is stiffly hairy, the dark green lanceolate leaves are wrinkled with distinct veins. The underside appears grey-white due to the dense hairs. Tubular blue-violet flowers hang in vetches.
- Occurrence: Europe, Asia, North America
- Main constituents: allantoin, mucilage, tannins
- Plant parts and preparations used: Extracts and tinctures from the roots and the flowering herb
Applied externally, the allantoin contained in comfrey helps wounds to heal more quickly. The mucilage has a soothing effect and the tannins inhibit inflammation of the skin.

Application

- Joint wear and tear in the knee (gonarthrosis), with pain and swelling - back pain - sports and accident injuries, such as: - sprains and strains - bruises

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:a sufficient amount (4-6 cm strand length)2-3 times a dayChildren from 8 years and adolescentsdistributed throughout the daya sufficient amount (6-12 cm strand length)3-4 times a dayAdultsdistributed throughout the day