Vita-Hexin ointment 30 g

What is Vita-Hexin and when is it used?

Vita-Hexin is a wound ointment that accelerates the healing of minor wounds and can prevent or fight minor infections. Vita-Hexin is used, for example, for abrasions, small surgical wounds, cuts and scratches, reddening and swelling of the skin after minor burns (first degree), small lacerations, deep skin tears (rhagades).

If prescribed by a doctor, Vita-Hexin can also be used for bedsores and ulcers on the lower leg (open leg).

Vita-Hexin contains the active ingredients

• Zinc oxide, which promotes wound healing and has a mild disinfectant effect
• Chlorhexidine, a disinfectant
• Vitamin A (Retinolum palmitas) and cod liver oil (Oleum jecoris), which accelerate the formation of new tissue.

What should be taken into account?

Large, heavily contaminated and deep wounds, as well as bite and stab wounds, require medical treatment (risk of tetanus). If the size of a wound remains unchanged for some time or if the wound does not heal within 10-14 days, a visit to the doctor is also necessary. This is also recommended if the edges of the wound are very red, if the wound suddenly swells, is very painful or if the injury is accompanied by fever (risk of blood poisoning).

When should Vita-Hexin not be used?

Vita-Hexin must not be used if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the wound ointment. This medicine contains peanut oil. It must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to peanut or soya.

If your eardrum is damaged, you must not use Vita-Hexin in the ear.

When should caution be exercised when using Vita-Hexin?

In children under 2 years of age, the preparation may only be used on medical prescription.

If the size of a wound remains the same for some time or if the wound does not heal within 10-14 days, you should consult a doctor, pharmacist or druggist. You should consult a doctor immediately if the edges of the wound are very red, the wound suddenly swells, is very painful or the injury is accompanied by fever (risk of blood poisoning).

Vita-Hexin should not be used too frequently or for a long period of time without medical advice (see also “What should be taken into account?”). If you notice skin irritation or unusual sensitivity, you should stop using Vita-Hexin ointment.

Vita-Hexin ointment burns the eyes and mucous membranes, so it should be used with caution in these areas.

If Vita-Hexin ointment accidentally gets into your eyes, please rinse immediately with plenty of water.

The effect of chlorhexidine can be neutralized by soaps and other skin cleansers.

The ointment contains

• Peanut oil, see “When should Vita-Hexin not be used?”
• Lanolin, which can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
• Butylhydroxyanisole (E 320) and butylhydroxytoluene (E 321), which may cause local skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis) as well as irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes.
• 0.7 mg of propylene glycol per 1 g of ointment.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

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

Can Vita-Hexin be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk to the child when used as directed. However, systematic scientific studies have never been carried out. Therefore, only use Vita-Hexin on small areas of skin. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use Vita-Hexin?

Vita-Hexin is intended for external use only.

Adults and children from 2 years

Apply the ointment in a thin layer directly or using a sterile swab to the cleaned wound and/or inflamed area of ​​skin. You can now cover the wound with a plaster or gauze or leave it open. Repeat the application two or three times a day. The preparation may only be used on children under 2 years of age if prescribed by a doctor. If you have used more Vita-Hexin than you should, or if you have accidentally taken Vita-Hexin, contact your doctor.

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, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Vita-Hexin have?

In rare cases, allergic skin reactions and burning may occur after application.

If you notice any side effects, please contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This applies in particular to any side effects not listed in this leaflet.

What else should be considered?

durability

This medicine should only be used until the date stated on the container with “EXP”.

storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C) and out of reach of children.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed specialist information.

What is contained in Vita-Hexin?

active ingredients

1 g ointment contains: 5.0 mg chlorhexidine digluconate, 400 IU vitamin A, 50.0 mg cod liver oil, 50.0 mg zinc oxide.

excipients

Propylene glycol, lanolin, peanut oil, lanolin alcohols, butylated hydroxyanisole (E320), butylated hydroxytoluene (E321), ethyl gallate (E313), citric acid monohydrate (E330), refined almond oil, tocopherols (E 306), heavy paraffin, white petrolatum, ozokerite, glycerol monooleate, hydrogenated castor oil, glycerol isostearate, polyglyceryl-3 oleate, pentaerythritol monooleate, bleached wax (E901), glycerol (E422), purified water.

registration number

52477 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Vita-Hexin? What packages are available?

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

Tubes of 30 g and 100 g.

marketing authorization holder

Streuli Pharma AG, Uznach.