ICHTHODERM Cream, 25 g

Area of application

The cream is a medicine for use on the scalp.The active ingredient comes from the group of sulfonated shale oils.It is used to treat pathological overproduction of sebum in the scalp, dandruff, psoriasis, itching (eczema), itchy skin (pruritus) and inflammation of the hair follicles (folliculitis) in the area of the hairy head.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

20 mg sodium bituminosulfonate, light, (RS)-2-octyldodecan-1-ol as an excipient, poloxamer 407 as an excipient, 1 mg butylhydroxytoluene as an excipient, 150 mg propylene glycol as an excipient and purified water as an excipient.

Contraindications

The preparation must not be used if you know that you are allergic to the active ingredient sodium bituminosulfonate, light or other sulfonated shale oils or to any of the other ingredients.

Dosage

Always use this medicine exactly as described or exactly as discussed with your doctor or pharmacist.Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the cream should be used several times in the first two weeks.As the disease progresses, a once-weekly application is usually sufficient.The frequency of use depends on the clinical picture and the recurrence of dandruff and itching.The duration of application depends on the success of the treatment.

If you have used more than you should, wash out the excess cream with water and possibly shampoo and reapply the correct dose.If you forget to use it, do not use a double dose.If you stop using it, please discuss further action with your doctor, as the success of the treatment is at risk.If you have any further questions about using this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Intake

To be applied to the scalp.Moisten your hair and scalp well with water.For each scalp area, apply a 2 to 3 centimeter long strand directly to the affected scalp using the applicator and massage in lightly with your fingertips.Allow the preparation to take effect for at least 2-3 minutes.Direct contact of the cream with the eyes should be avoided.Rinse hair and scalp thoroughly with warm water.Apply the product again to the scalp areas and massage in.The exposure time should be at least 5 minutes.If necessary, the exposure time can be extended to several hours.If instructed by your doctor, the cream can also be applied once and left to work overnight.Then wash your head with a commercially available shampoo and rinse thoroughly again with warm water.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the cream.Do not use directly in the eye.The cream has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

In the usual dosages for therapy, there is no information about risks when using it.Application should only be carried out after a strict benefit-risk assessment.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.No prescription is required for this product.

Other

Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds.The simultaneous additional use of other scalp treatment products may affect the effectiveness of the drug.Sodium bituminosulfonate can increase the absorption of other active ingredients into the skin.Adding more highly concentrated acids and salts can lead to precipitation.

Manufacturer:

Ichthyol Society Cordes Her, Sportallee 85, 22335 Hamburg