Contractubex Gel 50 gm

Description

Contractubex gel is used for the treatment of various types of scars after the wounds have healed. Contractubex gel inhibits the growth of scar tissue and softens scar tissue. The gel also reduces redness, swelling and pain (anti-inflammatory). Contractubex gel is suitable for use in patients with movement-inhibiting, hypertrophic, keloid (thick scars higher than the skin surface and sometimes with a different colour than the surrounding skin) and cosmetically disfiguring scars resulting from an operation, amputation, burn or accident. Suitable in case of contractures, such as Dupuytren’s contracture (persistently bent fingers) and traumatic tendon contractures, as well as atrophic scars (scars lower or higher than the skin surface). How to use Apply Contractubex gel onto the skin several times per day and gently massage into the scar tissue until the gel is completely absorbed. In case of old hard scars, Contractubex gel can also be applied overnight and covered with a bandage. The treatment can last for several weeks or months, depending on the size of the scar or contracture. In case of fresh wounds, avoid physical irritants, such as extreme cold, UV radiation, or intense massage. Use in children When used in children aged 1 or older, it is recommended to apply the gel on scar tissue once or twice per day. Using this medicine in children under 1 year of age is not recommended due to insufficient data. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Warnings and precautions Do not use Contractubex gel: If you are allergic to onion extract, heparin sodium, allantoin, methyl-4-hydroxy benzoates (parabens), sorbic acid, citronellol, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, citral, linalol, or other ingredients of Contractubex gel (listed in section 6). Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Contractubex gel. Contractubex Gel contains parabens (methyl-4-hydroxybenzoates) which can cause delayed allergic reactions. This gel contains sorbic acid which can cause local skin reactions (such as contact dermatitis). Side Effects Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you experience hives, rash, or skin swelling. Common side effects Itch Redness Visible aneurysm Scar below the surface of the skin (scar atrophy) Uncommon side effects Dark skin Thinning skin Storage Information Do not store at a temperature higher than 25 °C Drug Interactions No interactions have been reported. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Ingredients The active substances are onion extract (Extr. Cepae), heparin sodium, and allantoin 1 g of gel contains: onion liquid extract 100 mg (Allium Cepa L., Bulbus (0,16:1); extractant: water, excipient: ethanol) heparin sodium 50 IU allantoin 10 mg The other ingredients are sorbic acid (E200), methyl-4-hydroxy benzoate (E218), macrogol 200, xanthan gum, purified water, fragrance containing citronellol, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, citral, linalol. Specifications Contractubex gel is opaque, light beige to light brown in colour.