Ichthammol ointment 10%, 20 g capacity

Ichthammol ointment 10%, capacity 20 g

Ammonii bituminosulfonatis unguentum FP

Drug with astringent and antibacterial action.

100 g of ointment contains:

- ichthamol 10 g

- excipients: lanolin and yellow petroleum jelly

Indications:

in eczema, boils and acne as a bacteriostatic agent and to facilitate the departure of pus.

Contraindications:

hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug.

Directions for use:

externally, lubricate the affected areas 1- 2 times a day. If in doubt about the use of the drug, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Ichthammolointment is a traditional medicine for topical use on the skin, with astringent and antibacterial properties, prepared in accordance with the prescription of the Polish Pharmacopoeia. Ichthammol ointment is recommended for use in the treatment of skin eczema, boils and acne. In addition, ichthyol has an antiedematous and topical warming effect. Ichthammol is a product of the dry distillation of bituminous shale, with a characteristic odor and dark red color.

Ichthyol comes in two varieties: dark and light. The dark fraction is found in ichthyol ointment, while the light ichthyol appears in Mediderm shampoo. Ammonium sulfobituminate, as ichthyol is also sometimes called, has a multidirectional effect. First of all, it is anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, anti-oedematous and aids in the extraction of pus. The substance has been used in pharmacy formulas since the 16th century. It is sometimes confused with tar, due to its similar manufacturing process and use.