Description
What is Caprisana Ointment and when is it used?
Experience has shown that Caprisana Ointment is used for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatic complaints such as arthritis, arthrosis and joint and muscle pain.
When should Caprisana Ointment not be used?
Caprisana Ointment should not be used on skin diseases or skin injuries. You should also refrain from using Caprisana if you have a known allergy to essential oils in general or turpentine oil in particular, or if you are known to be hypersensitive to the additives used. Caprisana Ointment must not be applied to open areas of skin.
Caprisana Ointment must not be used in children under the age of 12.
When is caution required when using Caprisana Ointment?
In patients with previously damaged kidneys, Caprisana Ointment may only be used for a short time and not over a large area. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Caprisana Ointment must not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients, nor in children, not on damaged skin (wounds, eczema), not on mucous membranes (eyes, nose)! Caution is also required if you have a tendency to allergies.
Excipients
Butylated hydroxyanisole (E 320) can cause local skin irritation (eg contact dermatitis), irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes. Methyl and propyl 4-hydroxybenzoates (E 218, E 216) can cause allergic reactions, including delayed reactions.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you
- suffer from other diseases
- have allergies or
- take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.
Can Caprisana Ointment be taken/used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Systematic scientific investigations have not been carried out. Therefore, Caprisana Ointment should not be used during pregnancy and lactation unless clearly necessary and only on medical prescription.
How do you use Caprisana Ointment?
Adults and young people aged 12 and over:
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, rub a hazelnut-sized piece of ointment into the skin on the painful area 2-4 times a day. Only for external use.
More than 2 months of uninterrupted use should be avoided.
The use and safety of Caprisana Ointment in children under the age of 12 has not yet been tested.
In the event of an overdose - eg if children accidentally swallow large amounts - undesirable effects or poisoning cannot be ruled out. In such a case, ask a specialist or contact Tox Info Suisse.
Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or 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 Caprisana Ointment have?
The following side effects may occur when using Caprisana Ointment:
Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)
Sensitization can occur, especially in the case of sensitive skin or long-term use, which makes it necessary to discontinue the drug. However, a slight and soon temporary reddening of the skin is normal due to the circulation-enhancing properties. If you experience unusual discomfort when using Caprisana Ointment (e.g. severe and persistent reddening of the skin, blistering, itching or burning skin), the treatment must be discontinued and we recommend that you consult your doctor or nurse. to question the doctor.
Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)
Long-term use over a large area can cause nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain due to the camphor it contains.
Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)
In rare cases, serious side effects such as seizures, headache, dizziness, confusion, restlessness, anxiety, hallucinations or severe shortness of breath can occur. In these cases, a doctor should be consulted immediately.
In the event of an overdose - eg if children accidentally swallow large amounts - undesirable effects or poisoning cannot be ruled out. In such a case, ask a specialist or contact Tox Info Suisse.
If you notice side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.
What should also be noted?
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked “EXP” on the container.
Storage Notice
Store at room temperature (15-25°C) and out of the reach of children.
More information
Don't ingest.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
What is in Caprisana Ointment?
1 g of Caprisana Ointment contains:
Active Ingredients
20 mg D-camphor, 20 mg juniper oil, 20 mg rosemary oil, 20 mg medicinal turpentine oil, 20 mg thyme oil, 12 mg larch turpentine, 470 mg goat butter
Excipients
Sunflower oil, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216), butylated hydroxyanisole (E 320), copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins (E141), yellow wax, hard paraffin, extra virgin olive oil, sodium bicarbonate
Registration Number
39716 (Swissmedic)
Where can you get Caprisana Ointment? What packs are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical prescription.
Pots of 50 g and 95 g of ointment
Marketing Authorization Holder
Tentan AG, 4452 Itingen.
