Ichtoxyl contains the active substance ichthyol.
Ichthyol acts:
- anti-conscience
- inflammatory
- reduces sebum production
- has a mild disinfecting effect
- increases skin circulation
Ichtoxil is an ointment for external use on the skin for topical treatment of skin diseases.
Used:
- with eczema
- purulent skin diseases
- infected fungal skin diseases
- for frostbite
- bedsores
- with difficulty (acne)
Ichtoxyl ointment can be used without consulting a doctor for the treatment of difficulty (acne), eczema and small purulent skin diseases. In other diseases, the product can be used only after consulting a doctor. If within 3 days you do not feel better or if you get heavier, you need to consult a doctor.
Usage
Adults:
In adults, the ointment is applied a thin layer 2-3 times a day to the affected areas. The ointment can also be applied to gauze, applied to the affected area and covered with a bandage.
The duration of treatment is different, depending on the type, extent and speed of healing of the disease. Do not use the product for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor. If symptoms do not improve or worsen within 3 days, consult a doctor.
Children:
Children older than 1 year can use Ichthyol ointment only on the recommendation of a doctor. About the method of using Ichtoxil in children, consult a doctor.
Composition
The active substance is ichthammol, one gram of ointment contains ichthammol 90 mg. Excipients: sodium peroxoborite, calcium oxide, potassium-aluminum sulfate, sheep’s wool fat (lanolin), yellow petroleum jelly, purified water.
Warnings
Areas treated with Ichthyol should not be exposed to sunlight.
When applying the product to unprotected skin, the laundry may become dirty.