Ichthammol
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Ichthammol mildly astringent, irritant and local antibacterial agent with moderate emollient and demulcent properties. Ichthammol belongs to a class of preparations containing as essential constituents salts or compounds of a mixture of acids designated by the group name sulfoichthyolic acid, formed by the sulfonation of oil obtained in the destructive distillation of certain bituminous shales. Sulfoichthyolic acid is characterized by a high sulfur content, the sulfur existing largely in the form of sulfonates, sulfones & sulfatides.
Indications
Ichthammol is primarily indicated in conditions like Cervicitis, Degenerative diseases of joints, Eczema, Inflammatory skin disease, Otitis externa, Psoriasis, Vaginitis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Burns, Insect bites.
Contraindications
Ichthammol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ichthammol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Irritant reactions, Sensitivity.
Warnings
For external use only. It is not used for eye, and it should not be used in deep wounds.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
5 to 10 % (7.5 (7.5)) As recommended. Ear,Topical — As Required
Child Dosage
5 to 10 % (7.5 (7.5)) As recommended. Ear — As Required
5 to 10 % (7.5 (7.5)) As recommended. Topical — As Required
Neonatal Dosage
5 to 10 % (7.5 (7.5)) As recommended. Ear — As Required
5 to 10 % (7.5 (7.5)) As recommended. Topical — As Required
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ichthammol was found.
Storage
Cream, Solution,OInt Store in a well closed container, Below 30°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
3 records are present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.