Herbal medicinal product

What is Kytta ointment and when is it used?

Kytta ointment contains an extract made from the fresh roots of Symphytum officinale (commonwort) using a special process. Kytta ointment has a decongestant, pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect. Kytta ointment does not smear or grease and is therefore easy to wash off. Kytta ointment is applied externally to support the treatment of degenerative rheumatoid diseases (e.g. knee osteoarthritis), muscle, joint and nerve pain, as well as blunt, bloodless injuries such as bruises, strains and sprains. Also for tendonitis and if the doctor recommends it, also for the aftercare of broken bones and dislocations.

When should Kytta ointment not be used or only with caution?

Kytta ointment should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients (see composition) or in small children under 3 years.

Do not use if you are prone to allergies. Kytta ointment must not be used on open wounds or mucous membranes. The eye, nose and mouth regions should be avoided from treatment with Kytta ointment.

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

Can Kytta ointment 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 Kytta ointment?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, apply a thin layer of Kytta ointment up to 5 times a day and massage in carefully. (Apply an ointment bandage in severe cases.) In children between the ages of 3 and 12, the treatment should not exceed one week.

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 Kytta ointment have?

Rarely allergic local skin reactions (skin itching, skin redness, contact dermatitis, eczema, burning skin). Very rarely systemic hypersensitivity reactions e.g. generalized skin reactions.

In such cases, the treatment should be interrupted and a doctor should be consulted.

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

What else needs to be considered?

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

Keep Kytta Ointment out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature (15-25°C). Shelf life after opening: 12 months.

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

What does Kytta ointment contain?

1 g ointment contains: 350 mg liquid comfrey extract from fresh roots, drug-extract ratio 1:2, extraction agent: ethanol 52 % (m/m). This preparation also contains auxiliary substances and flavorings, vanillin, lauryl sulfate, preservatives E214, E216, E218, butyl/isobutyl parahydroxybenzoate, phenoxyethanol.

Approval number

20713 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Kytta Ointment? What packs are available?

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

Packs of 50g, 100g and 150g.

Marketing Authorization Holder

Procter & Gamble International Operations SA, Lancy

Manufacturer

P&G Health Austria GmbH & Co. OG, Spittal, Austria.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in November 2014.