Assan has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and accelerates the regression of swelling.
Assan is non-greasy and non-oily. Assan gel contains alcohol and also has a soothing cooling effect.
Assan is used for:
Acute and chronic rheumatic complaints;
painful and inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, spine or intervertebral discs;
blunt injuries such as bruises, sprains, strains;
venous leg problems.
Assan must not be used in case of hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients or excipients or in case of hypersensitivity to other painkillers and anti-inflammatory substances.
Furthermore, Assan should not be used on large areas of skin for a long period of time in patients with previously damaged kidneys.
Do not get Assan in the eyes, on mucous membranes, open wounds or damaged skin.
When used as directed, no special precautions are required. Assan gel contains 85 mg propylene glycol per 1 g gel. Assan gel contains 365 mg alcohol per 1 g gel. It may cause a burning sensation on damaged skin.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you have any questions about this medicine.
If you
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding, you should only use Assan after consulting your doctor.
As a precautionary measure, you should avoid taking any medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.
Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, apply Assan 2-3 times a day in a 5-10 cm long strip to the affected areas and the surrounding skin and rub it into the skin. The application area should be free of medicines and cosmetics. Wash your hands thoroughly after rubbing.
The use and safety of Assan emgel/gel in children and adolescents has not yet been tested.
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.
The following side effects may occur when using Assan:
In rare cases, skin irritations such as redness may occur, which usually disappear after discontinuation of the preparation.
If you notice any side effects not listed here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
This medicine should only be used until the date stated on the container with “EXP”.
Store at room temperature (15-25°C).
Do not ingest and keep out of reach of children.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed specialist information.
1 g Assan emgel contains the active ingredients 35 mg flufenamic acid, 100 mg hydroxyethyl salicylate and 300 IU heparin sodium
1 g of Assan gel contains the active ingredients 35 mg flufenamic acid, 50 mg hydroxyethyl salicylate and 300 IU heparin sodium
Assan emgel contains as excipients carbomer 980, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, PEG-2 stearate, paraffin oil, rosemary oil, pentadecalactone, disodium EDTA, methyl glucose sesquistearate, PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, dimethicone, isopropyl palmitate, caustic soda, purified water.
Assan gel contains as excipients ethanol 96% 365 mg/g, propylene glycol (E1520) 85 mg/g, aminomethyl propanol, hydroxymethylcellulose, rosemary oil, disodium EDTA, diisopropyl adipate, polysorbate 20, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, purified water.
55608, 45443 (Swissmedic).
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Assan emgel: tubes of 50 g and 100 g.
Assan gel: tubes of 50 g and 100 g.
Permamed AG, CH 4143 Dornach.