Po-Ho oil blue 10 ml liq

PO-HO-Oel blue is a medicine composed of various essential oils from medicinal plants. These essential oils are obtained by distillation from freshly harvested plants and are carefully selected. PO-HO-Oel blue is suitable for

• Rub in for headache and muscle pain;
• Inhalation and/or rub in for bronchitis, sore throat, cough, runny nose, catarrh.

Swissmedic-approved patient information

What is PO-HO-Oel blau and when is it used?

PO-HO-Oel blue is a medicine composed of various essential oils from medicinal plants. These essential oils are obtained by distillation from freshly harvested plants and are carefully selected. PO-HO-Oel blue is suitable for

• Rub in for headaches and muscle pain;
• Inhalation and/or rub in for bronchitis, sore throat, cough, runny nose, catarrh.

When must PO-HO oil blue not be used?

PO-HO oil blue must not be used

• If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the essential oils.
• For children under the age of 6.
• Do not use on open wounds or eczematous skin.
• Eyes and mucous membranes should not come into contact with the preparation.

When is caution required when using PO-HO-Oel blau?

• Patients with previously damaged kidneys may only use PO-HO-Oel blue for a short time and not over large areas.
• Patients who are predisposed to allergic reactions to medicines or who have bronchial asthma may only use the product after consulting your doctor.

PO-HO-Oel blue contains several fragrances with D-limonene, linalool, citral, citronellol, farnesol and geraniol.

D-limonene, linalool, citral, citronellol, farnesol and geraniol can cause allergic reactions.

PO-HO-Oel blue contains peanut oil. It must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to peanut or soy.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

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

Can PO-HO-Oel blau be taken/used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

PO-HO-Oel blau must not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding , unless short-term, not on a large scale and only on medical prescription.

How do you use PO-HO-Oel blau?

Adults:

If not recommended by the doctor otherwise prescribed:

• for colds, colds, catarrh: squirt 3-5 drops of blue PO-HO oil on a cloth and inhale, rub the bridge of the nose and forehead with 3-5 drops of blue PO-HO oil. Repeat as needed.
• For bronchitis, sore throat, cough: Rub PO-HO oil blue (10–20 drops) on neck, chest and back.
• For pain: Headache Put 5-10 drops of PO-HO-Oel blue on a damp cloth and rub it on your forehead, neck and temples. Muscle pain: Rub in 10-30 drops of blue PO-HO oil. An effect can also be achieved by dripping a few drops of blue PO-HO-Oel onto a wet cloth and rubbing it into the painful area.

Wash your hands well after use.

The use and safety of PO-HO-Oel blue in children and adolescents has not yet been tested.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can PO-HO oil blue have?

The following side effects can occur when taking or using PO-HO oil blue:

Rarely (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)

Rarely, skin irritation (itching, redness) occurs. Treatment should then be stopped immediately.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

Shelf life

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

Storage Instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C).

Keep container tightly closed.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Further information

Do not ingest.

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

What is in PO-HO oil blue?

Active ingredients

1 g PO-HO oil blue, liquid for skin application contains: camphor oil 50 mg (contains refined peanut oil 45 mg, camphor 5 mg), eucalyptus oil 480 mg, peppermint oil 350 mg, turpentine oil maritime pine type 80 mg

Excipients

1 g PO-HO-Oel blue, liquid for use on the skin contains: D-limonene 40 mg (contains limonene, linalool, citral, citronellol, farnesol and geraniol)

Approval number

40985 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get PO-HO oil blue? What packs are available?

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

Bottle of 10 ml.

Authorization holder

Hänseler AG, CH-9100 Herisau

This leaflet was last checked by the medicines authority (Swissmedic) in October 2022.