Pulmex Ointment Tb 80 g

The active ingredients in Pulmex make breathing easier, have a mild disinfecting effect and promote coughing. Experience has shown that Pulmex alleviates the symptoms of a cold with a runny nose or cough.

Swissmedic-approved patient information

What is Pulmex and when is it used?

The active ingredients of Pulmex work easier to breathe and slightly disinfectant and promote coughing. Experience has shown that Pulmex reduces the symptoms of a cold with a runny nose or cough.

What should be considered?

If you have a cough that lasts longer than 7 days, you must consult your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

When should Pulmex not be used?

In the event of hypersensitivity to a of the ingredients and if you have a history of seizures, Pulmex must not be used.

The use of Pulmex is not recommended in children.

When is the application from Pulmex Caution required?

Do not use Pulmex ointment on mucous membranes (especially not in the nose or mouth), on burns or on injured skin.

In case of contact with the eyes or mucous membranes rinse immediately with cold water.

Do not swallow, do not suck.

In patients with kidney dysfunction, Pulmex ointment may only be used for a short time and not over large areas.

If the If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• have any other illness suffer
• have allergies or
• take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

Can Pulmex be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Pulmex should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

How do you use Pulmex?

Adults:

Pulmex ointment lightly rub into the chest and back 2 to 3 times a day. To do this, apply an approx. 10 cm long strand of ointment (corresponds to approx. 5 g of ointment) along the center line of the upper chest and back area. Rub in the ointment lightly, then cover with a dry and warm woolen or fabric towel. Wash hands well after use.

The use of Pulmex in children is not recommended due to the lack of systematic data on efficacy and safety.

Follow the guidelines in the Dosage indicated in the leaflet or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

Side effects Have Pulmex?

In rare cases, allergic reactions with a rash and skin irritation can occur. In this case, stop the treatment and talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should tell your doctor, Inform your pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the point on the container date marked «EXP».

Keep out of the reach of children. Store in the original packaging.

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C).

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.

What does Pulmex contain?

1 g Pulmex ointment contains 60 mg artificial balsam of Peru (with vanilla flavor), 125 mg racemic camphor, 50 mg essential eucalyptus oil, 50 mg rosemary essential oil. This preparation also contains auxiliary substances.

Approval number

14991 (Swissmedic).

Where can you obtain it Pulmex? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Pulmex ointment: packs of 40 and 80 g.

Authorization holder

Spirig HealthCare AG, 4622 Egerkingen

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in June 2016.