Swissmedic-approved patient information
OMIDA® Cardiospermum-N, ointment for skin rashes
Omida AG
AMZV
When is OMIDA Cardiospermum-N used?
According to the homeopathic drug picture can OMIDA® Cardiospermum-N at:
-dry, itchy rashes such as:
-allergic contact dermatitis
-Hives
strawberry allergy, etc.
- dry acute and chronic skin inflammation
are applied.
What should be considered?
If your doctor has prescribed other medicines for you, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether OMIDA ® Cardiospermum-N may be used at the same time.
When should OMIDA Cardiospermum-N not be used or only with caution?
OMIDA® Cardiospermum-N must not be used on open and bacterially infected wounds.
For children under 2 years of age, consult a doctor, pharmacist or druggist. A doctor should be consulted in the event of extensive skin changes, infections and suspected systemic diseases.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you
-suffering from other diseases,
have allergies or
-Take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!
Can OMIDA Cardiospermum-N be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Based on previous experience, there is no risk for the child known. 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 OMIDA Cardiospermum-N?
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, apply thinly to the affected areas several times a day as needed.
Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If the desired improvement does not occur during the treatment of a small child/child, a doctor should be consulted with him or her.
If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
What side effects can OMIDA Cardiospermum-N have?
Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. allergies to one of the ingredients) are possible in individual cases. In such cases, use should be discontinued and a doctor consulted.
If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
When using homeopathic medicines, the symptoms can temporarily worsen (initial aggravation). If the deterioration persists, discontinue OMIDA® Cardiospermum-N and 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.
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and at room temperature (15-25°C).
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.
What does OMIDA Cardiospermum-N contain?
1 g of ointment contains:
Cardiospermum halicacabum (balloon plant) TM 100 mg.
This preparation also contains auxiliary substances:
Benzyl Alcohol (preservative), Cetylstearyl Alcohol, Liquid Paraffin, Octyldodecanol, White Vaseline, Water.
Approval number
49785 (Swissmedic)
Where can you get OMIDA Cardiospermum-N? What packs are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Tubes of 50 g and 100 g.
Authorization holder
Omida AG, Erlistrasse 2, 6403 Küssnacht am Rigi
This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in March 2009.
