Ictammol Afom 10% Ichthyol Ointment 30g

NAME
ICTAMOL AFOM 10% OIL

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Topical acne preparations.

ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
Ammonium sulphichthyolate.

EXCIPIENTS
White petroleum jelly.

INDICATIONS
Inflammations and small skin infections; furunculosis (pimples), abscesses, and superficial skin ulcerations; inflammation of the sweat glands (hidradenitis).

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
Hypersensitivity 'to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

DOSAGE
Apply the ointment, in the quantity necessary in relation to the part to be treated, 2-3 times a day, covering with a gauze.

STORAGE
Keep the tube tightly closed in the original package.

WARNINGS
Do not apply near the eyes and mucous membranes. Avoid exposure to the sun and UVA rays after application. The use, especially if prolonged, of medicines for local use can give rise to irritation or sensitization phenomena. If this occurs, discontinue treatment.

INTERACTIONS
No specific interaction studies have been performed.

SIDE EFFECTS
The following are the side effects of ictammol, organized according to the MedDRA system organ classification. Insufficient data are available to establish the frequency of the individual effects listed. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: dermatitis, burning, skin irritation, hypersensitivity reactions

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
In the absence of specific studies, the medicine should be used during pregnancy and lactation only in case of need '.