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What is Linola Fat and when is it used?

Linola Fett is used to treat dry and sensitive skin and as a supportive therapy for various skin diseases such as neurodermatitis.

Linola Fett is used for the follow-up treatment of healed eczema and for interval therapy after the use of corticosteroids and for skin tears and other minor skin damage. Depending on its condition, the skin requires different amounts of lipids, which is why two Linola emulsions with different lipid contents are available:

Linola Emulsion: For oily skin.

Linola Fett, emulsion: For dry skin.

Linola Fett protects against dehydration and cold damage.

Skin types that are neither extremely oily nor extremely dry can use Linola or Linola Fett as required.

When should Linola Fett not be used?

Linola-Fett should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to the ingredients.

When is caution required when using Linola Fett?

People who are allergic should exercise caution whenever they self-medicate with new medicines. If the skin condition worsens or if there is no improvement within 2 to 3 weeks, a doctor, pharmacist or druggist should be consulted. Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or use or take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) externally.

Can Linola Fett be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, Linola Fett can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding; When used as directed, there is no known risk to the child. If the medicines are used on or around the nipple, the nipple must be cleaned thoroughly before attaching the baby.

How do you use Linola Fett?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, pharmacist or druggist, Linola Fett is applied 2 to 3 times a day . The use and safety of Linola Fett in children has not been systematically evaluated.

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 Linola Fett have?

Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. allergies) are possible in individual cases.

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

What else needs to be considered?

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

Do not store above 30°C.

The use-by period after opening is 12 months

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

What does Linola Fett contain?

Linola Fett is a water-in-oil type emulsion; 1 g contains 8.15 mg unsaturated fatty acids (C18:2 - fatty acids); Adeps lanae; Alcoholes Adipis Lanae; Color: Betacarotene (E160a), Excipiens ad Emulsionem per 1 g.

Approval number

42408 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Linola Fett? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor

Prescription. 40g and 100g tubes.

Authorization holder

Alcina AG, CH-4132 Muttenz.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in May 2011.