Herbal medicine
Kytta ointment contains an extract made from the fresh roots of Symphytum officinale (common comfrey) using a special process. Kytta ointment has a decongestant, pain-relieving and Care effect. Kytta ointment is non-greasy and non-lubricating and is therefore easy to wash off. Kytta ointment is used externally to support the Care of degenerative-rheumatoid diseases (e.g. knee Wellness care for), muscle, joint and nerve pain, and blunt, bloodless injuries such as bruises, strains and sprains. It is also used for tendonitis and, if the doctor recommends it, for the aftercare of bone fractures and dislocations.
Kytta ointment must not be used in case of known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients (see composition) or in children under 3 years of age.
Do not use if you are prone to allergies. Kytta ointment must not be used on open wounds or mucous membranes. The eye, nose and mouth areas should be excluded from Care with Kytta ointment.
Inform your doctor, Ref: or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking or using other medicines externally (including those you have bought yourself)!
Based on experience to date, there is no known risk to the child when used as directed. However, systematic scientific studies have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or ask your doctor, Ref: or druggist for advice.
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, apply Kytta ointment thinly up to 5 times a day and massage in carefully. (In severe cases, apply an ointment dressing.) In children between 3 and 12 years of age, the Care period should not exceed one week.
Follow the dosage instructions 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, Ref: or druggist.
Rarely, allergic local skin reactions (itching of the skin, reddening of the skin, contact dermatitis, Wellness care for, burning of the skin). Very rarely, systemic hypersensitivity reactions, e.g. generalized skin reactions.
In such cases, Care should be stopped and a doctor should be consulted.
If you notice any side effects not listed here, you should inform your doctor or Ref:.
This medicine should only be used until the date stated on the container with “EXP”.
Keep Kytta ointment out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature (15–25 °C). Shelf life after opening: 12 months.
Your doctor, Ref: or druggist will be able to provide you with further information.
1 g of ointment contains: 350 mg liquid comfrey extract from fresh roots, drug-extract ratio 1:2, extraction agent: ethanol 52% (m/m). This preparation also contains excipients and flavourings, vanillin, lauryl sulphate, the preservatives E214, E216, E218, butyl/isobutyl parahydroxybenzoate, phenoxyethanol.
20713 (Ref:).
In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical Ref:.
Packs of 50 g, 100 g and 150 g.
Procter & Gamble International Operations SA, Lancy.
Domicile: 1213 Petit-Lancy
P&G Wellness Austria GmbH & Co. OG, Spittal, Austria.