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What is Vita-Hexin and when is it used?

Vita-Hexin is a wound ointment that accelerates the healing of minor wounds and can prevent or fight minor infections.

In addition to zinc oxide, Vita-Hexin contains the disinfectant chlorhexidine. Furthermore, vitamin A (Retinolum palmitas) and cod liver oil (Oleum jecoris), which accelerate the formation of new tissue.

What should be considered?

Large, heavily soiled and deep wounds, as well as bite and puncture wounds require medical treatment (danger of tetanus). If the extent of a wound remains unchanged for some time or if the wound does not heal within 10-14 days, a doctor's visit is also necessary. The same applies if the edges of the wound are very red, the wound suddenly swells, is very painful or the injury is accompanied by fever (danger of blood poisoning).

When should Vita-Hexin not be used?

If you are hypersensitive to a component of the wound ointment, Vita-Hexin should no longer be used.

If your eardrum is damaged, do not use Vita-Hexin in your ear.

When is caution required when using Vita-Hexin?

Vita-Hexin is intended for external use only.

In children under the age of 2 years, the preparation may only be used if prescribed by a doctor.

Vita-Hexin ointment burns the eyes and mucous membranes, it should therefore be used with caution in their vicinity.

Should some Vita-Hexin ointment accidentally get into your eyes, please rinse immediately with plenty of water. Vita-Hexin should not be used too frequently or for a long period of time without medical advice (see also “What should be considered?”). If you experience skin irritation or unusual sensitivity, you should stop using Vita-Hexin 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 Vita-Hexin be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. Do not use on larger areas. 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 Vita-Hexin?

Adults and children from the age of 2

Apply the ointment in a thin layer directly or with the help of a sterile swab apply to the cleaned wound and/or inflamed area of ​​skin. You can now cover the wound with a plaster or gauze, or leave it open. Repeat the application two or three times a day. In children under the age of 2 years, the preparation may only be used if prescribed by a doctor. If you use more Vita-Hexin than you should, if you accidentally take Vita-Hexin, contact your doctor.

Stick to 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 Vita-Hexin have?

In rare cases, allergic skin reactions and a burning sensation can occur after use.

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.

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

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

What does Vita-Hexin contain?

1 g Vita-Hexin contains:

Active ingredients: 5, 0 mg chlorhexidine gluconate, 400 IU vitamin A, 50.0 mg cod liver oil, 50.0 mg zinc oxide.

Auxiliary substances: Propylene glycol, wool fat, wool wax alcohols, the antioxidants ethyl gallate, butylhydroxyanisole (E 320) and other auxiliary substances.

Approval number

52477 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Vita-Hexin? What packs are available?

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

30g and 100g tubes.

Authorization holder

Streuli Pharma AG, 8730 Uznach.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in June 2015.