MERCURIALIS PERENNIS 10% ointment, 70 g

Instructions for use of Mercurialis Perennis 10% ointment

No prescription is required for this product.

What is Mercurialis Perennis 10% and what is it used for?

Mercurialis Perennis 10% is an anthroposophical medicine that is used for purulent-inflammatory skin diseases.It serves to stimulate the healing processes in poorly healing, also festering, superficial and deeper inflammatory processes.These include, for example, fissures, skin tears, wounds, boils and eczema.

What do you need to consider before using Mercurialis Perennis 10?

Mercurialis Perennis 10% must not be used if you are hypersensitive to marshmallow, sesame oil or other components of the ointment.If redness, fever or suppuration occurs during use, you should consult a doctor.The ointment contains substances that can cause allergies if used for a long time.Pay particular attention to itching, redness, and swelling of the surrounding skin and discontinue use if any such signs occur.

There is insufficient experience with use in children under 1 year of age, therefore the product should not be used.During pregnancy and breastfeeding, Mercurialis Perennis 10% should only be used after consulting a doctor.

Interactions with other medicines are not known.However, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines you are using.

Wool wax and wool wax alcohols can trigger localized skin reactions.Butylhydroxytoluene can cause skin irritation, eye irritation and mucous membrane irritation.

How to use Mercurialis Perennis 10?

Always apply Mercurialis Perennis 10% to the affected skin areas exactly as directed.The usual dose is 1 to 3 times daily.Avoid contact of the ointment with eyes and mucous membranes.

Treatment of an acute illness should be completed after 2 weeks.If there is no improvement within 2 days, see a doctor.The duration of treatment for chronic diseases should be discussed with a doctor.

If you forget to use it, do not use a double dose.If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What side effects are possible?

Like all medicines, Mercurialis Perennis 10% can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.Hypersensitivity reactions can occur very rarely.Sesame oil can rarely cause severe allergic reactions.In such cases, the medication should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted.

Reporting side effects: If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

What else is important?

Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the tube and carton.After opening the pack, the ointment has a shelf life of 6 months.Do not store the ointment above 30°C.

Composition: 10 g contains Mercurialis perennis 2b mother tincture 2 g.Ointment base: Refined sesame oil, lanolin, yellow wax, lanolin alcohols (contain butylated hydroxytoluene), purified water, ethanol 15% (m/m).

Dosage form and pack sizes: 25 g and 70 g ointment.