What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Suggested Use • Treating insect bites and stings from mosquitoes, spider, and bees • Removing splinters and silvers • Treating plant irritations, such as nettles or poison ivy • Treating minor skin infections such as an ingrown toenail • Soothing skin relief • Apply to minor skin irritations
• For external use only • Do not use in eyes • Ask a doctor before use if you have deep puncture wounds or serious burns •
Stop use and ask a doctor if redness , irritation, swelling or pain persists.
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Ichthammol as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
Suggested Use • Treating insect bites and stings from mosquitoes, spider, and bees • Removing splinters and silvers • Treating plant irritations, such as nettles or poison ivy • Treating minor skin infections such as an ingrown toenail • Soothing skin relief • Apply to minor skin irritations (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Cleanse affected area. Apply on gauze bandage once or twice a day. Repeat as necessary. Do not rub or massage affected area.…
In many countries Ichthammol is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Ichthammol is sold under names such as Ichthammol 20%. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: Stop use and ask a doctor if redness , irritation, swelling or pain persists. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.