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What is Lubex and when is it used?

Lubex is a lightly disinfecting skin cleansing and care product for the whole body. Thanks to its composition, Lubex also promotes the healing process in various skin and skin fungal diseases. Lubex is mild. Even the sensitive mucous membrane is not irritated. Lubex has a slightly acidic, buffered pH of 5.5 and thus preserves the physiological hydro-lipid film (protective acid mantle) of the epidermis (skin). In this way, Lubex prevents the skin from drying out.

The slightly disinfecting active ingredient Disodium undecylenamido MEA-sulfosuccinate contained in Lubex has a slightly growth-inhibiting effect on various bacteria and skin fungi. Therefore, Lubex supports the effect of local therapeutics with:

• Acne;
• Skin fungal diseases;
• Infant eczema;
• Inflammation in the genital area;
• Rosacea (a chronic inflammatory Skin disease of the face).

Lubex is suitable for the supportive treatment of the following skin diseases:

• eczema, e.g. contact dermatitis, endogenous dermatitis (neurodermatitis), microbial dermatitis;
• seborrheic dermatitis (a chronic skin disease affecting areas of skin containing many sebaceous glands);
• Inflammation in skin folds (intertrigo);
• purulent skin rashes (impetigo);
• psoriasis;
• occupational skin diseases.

Furthermore, Lubex is suitable as a skin washing emulsion in long-term therapy:

• for soap intolerance;
• for baby care;
• for washing, showering and bathing sensitive, inflamed or infected skin;
• for gentle cleaning of the intimate area;
• for the care of aged skin and bed sores.

When should Lubex not be used?

At If you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients, Lubex should not be used.

When is caution required when using Lubex?

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

Can Lubex be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child if used as directed. Since Lubex is immediately rinsed off, a risk can be practically ruled out. Lubex can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

How do you use Lubex?

Adults and children

For skin diseases – how e.g. acne and eczema – Lubex is used like liquid soap. Wet the skin well with lukewarm water, then apply a few squirts of Lubex directly to the affected areas of the skin and wash gently. Then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean cloth without rubbing.

In skin fungal diseases, Lubex is suitable for preventive treatment by washing the endangered skin areas with Lubex instead of soap. Lubex also supports the healing process in skin fungal diseases if the skin is thoroughly cleaned with Lubex before each application of the local antifungal agent. In addition, continuing to wash the affected skin areas with Lubex instead of soap for 5-6 weeks will prevent recurrence. Always rinse Lubex with lukewarm water and pat the skin dry with a clean cloth.

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 Lubex have?

The following side effects can occur when using Lubex:

Skin: In rare cases: hypersensitivity reactions such as reddening of the skin or burning sensation.

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

What else needs to be considered?

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

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

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

What does Lubex contain?

1 g Lubex contains 30 mg disodium undecylenamido MEA-sulfosuccinate as an active ingredient as well as detergents and auxiliary substances.

Approval number

40501 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Lubex? What packs are available?

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

Bottles of 150 ml and 500 ml.

Authorization holder

Permamed AG, CH-4143 Dornach.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in September 2006.