GEHWOL Corn tincture, 15 ml

Product information about GEHWOL Corn tincture

GEHWOL Corn tincture is a topical product specifically designed to treat corns.The active ingredient salicylic acid helps to soften and loosen the dead skin, allowing the corns to heal.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

GEHWOL Corn tincture is used externally to treat corns.The tincture can be applied directly to the affected area using the included spatula to relieve painful pressure points.

Mode of action

The salicylic acid contained in GEHWOL corn tincture has a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect.It blocks the formation of prostaglandins, which are involved in the development of pain and inflammation.Salicylic acid also softens the upper stratum corneum of the skin, which accelerates the healing of corns.

Active ingredients and ingredients

100 g of the solution contains 14.0 g of salicylic acid as a medicinally active ingredient.The other ingredients are acetic acid 99%, pyroxylin, 2-ethoxyethanol, native castor oil, levomenthol, ethyl acetate, ether and Ponceau 4R (E124).

Contraindications

GEHWOL Corn tincture must not be used if you are hypersensitive to salicylic acid, salicylates or any of the other ingredients of the drug.The product should also not be used in infants and patients with impaired kidney function.During pregnancy, the tincture may only be used on small areas, and it may not be applied to the nursing breast during breastfeeding.

Dosage and application

Apply GEHWOL corn tincture to the affected skin area using the spatula and gently remove the soaked horny layers.The solution should be applied 1-2 drops to the affected skin areas twice a day.The maximum daily dose for adults of 2g salicylic acid (equivalent to 14g GEHWOL corn tincture) must not be used for longer than 1 week.Corns and calluses can usually be removed after 3-4 days after a warm foot bath.The treatment can be repeated if necessary.

Storage

Keep GEHWOL corn tincture out of the reach of children and do not store the medicine above 25°C.The solution is highly flammable, so the bottle should be tightly closed and protected from fire.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste.Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicine when you no longer use it.

Side effects

Rarely, local skin irritation such as burning and redness may occur.Very rarely, allergic skin reactions can occur.If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Important notes

Be careful if you are allergic to dyes such as Ponceau 4R (E124).There may be medicines with which interactions occur.Therefore, as a general rule, before starting treatment with a new medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist any other medicine that you are already using.The skin's permeability to salicylic acid may be increased in skin diseases that are associated with redness and inflammation.

Manufacturer

Eduard Gerlach GmbH, Bäckerstraße 4-8, 32312 Lübbecke