Pinimenthol Mild Cold Balm 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. Wash your hands thoroughly after application. Avoid accidental contact with mucous membranes, eyes and open skin areas.
Or: Prepare the medicine and inhale it by pouring hot water over the intended amount of medicine. Be careful with hot water! - The medicine should only be used if it is safe to handle. To avoid possible irritation of the conjunctiva, it is advisable to close or cover the eyes.
Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 7 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 the medicine is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms of poisoning may occur.
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
- whooping cough
- Pseudocroup
- Bronchial tubes that react hypersensitively, e.g. to various substances, cold, etc.
- Bronchial asthma
- Damaged skin (e.g. burns, injuries, skin and childhood diseases with rashes)
Which age group should be considered?
- Infants and small children under 2 years of age: The medicinal product 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?
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin
- irritation of the mucous membranes
- Cough irritation
- Constriction of the airways
- Shortness of breath
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.
- 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) can 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 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 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 mild bactericidal effect.
Application
- Colds of the respiratory tract, especially with thick mucusConsult your doctor if you also experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fever, purulent or bloody sputum.
Dosage
For external use:5 cm strand length2 times a dayChildren from 2 years and adultsdistributed throughout the dayFor the preparation of a steam inhalation:5 cm strand length2 times a dayChildren from 6 years and adultsdistributed throughout the day
