Ichthyol as an ingredient in the ointment has an antiseptic and antiinflammatory
effect. When applied to wounds it narrows vessels and reduces exudation and secretion as well as accelerates regeneration of the damaged tissue.
IHTIOL OINTMENT 10%; 20%
The ointment by its appearance is a dense homogeneous mass of dark brown color with ichthyol smell.
The drug is available by 10% and 20% ichthyol concentration based on Vaseline. The ointment is pre-packed in 100-1000 g polymer containers.
The drug should be stored in a dry, cool and dark place at the temperature range from +2°C to +30°C. Shelf-life is 3 years under specified storage conditions.
The ointment is applied by smooth thin layer on the damaged surface. The drug is used 1-2 times a day every day or every 1-2 days until recovery.
The ointment is used topically against skin diseases (burns, wounds, eczema, dermatitis, furunculosis, and pyoderma), hooves, claws as well as arthritis, neuralgia, tendonitis, tendovaginitis, bursitis, mastitis.
SIDE EFFECTS: The ointment causes no complications and has no side effects.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: There are no contraindications to its use.
Slaughter of animals for meat and use of milk for human consumption during ointment applying is not restricted.