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What is Antidry care and when will it be it used?

Antidry care is an almond oil ointment and also contains pansy herb extract (Violae tricoloris herba) and zinc oxide. It is used to treat dry skin prone to eczema, including on the face. Antidry care can soothe the itching. Pansy herb extract is traditionally used to treat minor skin conditions and enhances the soothing properties of almond oil.

Adults: Less extensive inflammation of the skin of unclear cause (dermatitis) that is obviously not due to infection, as well as increasingly dry, scaly skin. After consulting your doctor, experience has shown that Antidry care can also be used traditionally for mild eczematous and scaly skin diseases (in the chronic stage or in the interval between flare-ups) and for psoriasis.

Children: Slightly extensive inflammation of the skin of unclear cause (dermatitis), obviously not due to infection, cradle cap and increasingly dry, scaly skin. Additionally in the care of small children and infants (from 1 month) for the therapy and prophylaxis of soreness, e.g. in diaper rash (Antidry care protects the skin from contact with urine).

What should be considered?

A doctor should be consulted in the event of extensive skin changes, infections and suspected systemic diseases.

When should Antidry care not be used or only with caution?

Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to a the ingredients (active substances or auxiliary substances). Use carefully if you have a tendency to allergies! If used as intended, no further special precautionary measures are necessary. Tell 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 Antidry care be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Systematic scientific studies 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 Antidry care?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, massage the affected skin areas with a sufficient amount once or several times a day. The ointment penetrates the skin well.

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.

Antidry care can be used over a longer period of time.

What side effects can Antidry care have?

The following side effects can occur when using Antidry care: Rarely allergic skin symptoms. In this case, a doctor should be consulted. If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else should be considered?

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C).

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

Antidry care can be disposed of with household waste.

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

What does Antidry care contain?

Antidry care contains per 1 gram of ointment: liquid extract of pansy herb (DEV 1:8-10, extractant ethanol 30% v/v) 100 mg, zinc oxide 37.5 mg, almond oil 410 mg, preservatives: E216, E218; emulsifier: sodium lauryl sulphate (E487); Flavorings: ethyl vanillin and others, as well as other excipients.

Approval number

54958 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Antidry care? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

Tubes of 40 g ointment.

Authorization holder

Merz Pharma (Switzerland) AG, 4123 Allschwil.

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