Rivanol ointment in detail
How to use?
Apply the medicine to the affected skin area(s).
Duration of use?
The duration of use is not limited. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdosage?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdosage symptoms are known.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing in 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. As the doctor will personalise it, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
The medicine may be used for a maximum of 6 months after opening/preparation!
The medicine must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicinal product should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: 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.
- Avoid excessive UV radiation, e.g. in solariums or during extended sunbathing, because the skin reacts more sensitively during the use of the medicine.
- 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 does the active ingredient of the medicine work?
The active ingredient ethacridine belongs to the group of antiseptics and disinfectants. Ethacridine has an antibacterial effect and is used externally to treat and disinfect wounds.
Application
- Reduction of the bacterial count on the skin, as with:- Wounds and ulcers
Dosage
a sufficient amount three times a dayAll ages for complaints
