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What is Kamillosan Liquidum and when is it used?

Camomile was already widely used in ancient times and was valued even then for its pain-relieving, antispasmodic, slightly disinfecting, wound-healing and wound-cleansing properties.

Kamillosan Liquidum contains essential oil and flavones in quantified amounts as chamomile components that help determine its effectiveness. Kamillosan Liquidum is an anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, itching-relieving, slightly disinfectant with calming and odor-eliminating properties.

Kamillosan Liquidum can thus be used:

• For mouth rinsing and gargling: for inflammation of the oral cavity, pharynx, gums, bad breath.
• For inhalation and facial steam bath: for colds, inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, bronchitis. As a supportive measure for blemished skin, pustules, blackheads (acne vulgaris).
• For compresses, washing, partial and full baths: For itching, skin inflammation, for the after-treatment of open abscesses, boils, infected wounds, first burns Degrees.
• As a sitz bath: to relieve the symptoms of haemorrhoids, itching from eczema (also anal eczema) or inflammation in the area of ​​the anus.
• As a children's bath: for inflammatory skin symptoms.
• For rinsing: for inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs.
• For brushing (undiluted): for inflammation of the oral mucosa, gums, paradontosis, bleeding gums.

What should be considered?

Kamillosan Liquidum is only suitable for external use. Don't ingest. Not for aerosol inhalation to avoid possible irritation.

Before breastfeeding newborns, the mother must remove Kamillosan Liquidum from around her nipples.

If local deterioration occurs or if healing does not occur within two to three weeks, a doctor should be consulted. If the general condition deteriorates (e.g. fever), a doctor must be consulted immediately.

When should Kamillosan Liquidum not be used or only with caution?

Kamillosan Liquidum should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to chamomile.

Hypersensitivity to other daisy family (Asteraceae) such as Achillea millefolilum (sheep gift), Arnica montana (arnica), mugwort, Bellis perennis (daisy), Calendula officinalis (marigold), chrysanthemum, echinacea (coneflower) can lead to allergic cross-reactions (see under «What side effects can Kamillosan Liquidum have?»)

Especially if you suffer from asthma, you may only use Kamillosan Liquidum for inhalation after consulting your doctor. In addition, Kamillosan Liquidum must not be used for enemas (enema).

Since Kamillosan Liquidum contains 43% alcohol by volume, it is important to dilute it correctly, especially for children. It must not be used in the area of ​​the eyes. Inhalations and facial steam baths may not be carried out on small children.

The inhalative application should only be carried out by means of water vapor inhalation.

Kamillosan Liquidum should not be used in children under the age of 1 year.

For further precautionary measures, see «What should be considered?».

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself) or using them externally!

Can Kamillosan Liquidum be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child if used as directed. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. 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 Kamillosan Liquidum?

Adults and children over 6 years:

1 tablespoon (15 ml) Kamillosan Liquidum is diluted with 1 liter of warm water for:

• Facial steam baths (1-2 times a day),
• poultices,
• washes,
• partial baths,
• sitz baths,
• Rinses (once to several times a day).

1 tablespoon in 1 liter of hot water: for one inhalation (1-3 times a day). Do not let children inhale unsupervised!

½ teaspoon in 1 glass of warm water: For mouth rinsing and gargling (3 or more times a day as needed).

Children from 1 to 6 years:

• For baths: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) in 10 liters of water once a day.

The unintentional oral administration of large amounts of Kamillosan Liquidum to children can lead to alcohol poisoning. Because of the danger to life of such poisoning, a doctor must be consulted immediately.

Follow 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 Kamillosan Liquidum have?

Contact allergies (skin irritation) are observed with an unknown frequency. In patients with known sensitization to plants from the composite family (daisy family), e.g. yarrow, arnica, mugwort, daisy, marigold, coneflower, chrysanthemum, marguerite, a hypersensitivity reaction to chamomile can also occur due to a cross-reaction. There have been reports of skin reactions and of shortness of breath, swelling of the face and drop in blood pressure as well as anaphylactic shock after contact with the mucous membranes, especially in cases of improper use. In this case, the preparation should be discontinued and a doctor consulted if necessary. (see also «When should Kamillosan Liquidum not be used or only with caution?»)

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

What else needs to be considered?

Do not store above 30 °C. Use by period after opening: 12 months. Keep out of the reach of children. The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked “EXP” on the package.

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

What does Kamillosan Liquidum contain?

1 g of Kamillosan Liquidum contains 1 g of liquid extract from chamomile flowers (drug-extract ratio = DEV: 1:4.0-4 ,5), corresponding to 50-150 µg levomenol and 1.75-3.25 mg apigenin-7-glucoside. This preparation also contains auxiliary substances. Alcohol content 43% v/v.

Approval number

12537 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Kamillosan Liquidum? What packs are available?

Kamillosan Liquidum is available in pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 100 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml are available.

Authorization holder

MEDA Pharma GmbH, 8602 Wangen-Brüttisellen.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in September 2018.