Wecesin Pdr Ds 50g

When is Wecesin used?

According to anthroposophical knowledge of man and nature, Wecesin can be used to treat superficial, small abrasions as well as to care for the navel and to promote the healing of the navel in newborns.

Wecesin contains three plant extracts from the daisy family (Asteraceae) and two mineral components as active ingredients. The wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties of arnica, marigold (calendula) and coneflower (echinacea) are supplemented by the formative and structuring powers of antimony and quartz.

In this combination, wecesin supports the physiological processes of the skin.

What should you watch out for?

If your doctor has prescribed other medicines for you, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether Wecesin can be used at the same time.

When should Wecesin not be used or only with caution?

Wecesin should not be used if you are known to be hypersensitive to asteraceae (arnica, calendula, echinacea) or any other ingredient.

Keep powder away from child's nose and mouth to avoid inhalation and ingestion. It can cause irritation of the respiratory tract.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other illnesses,
• have allergies or
• take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

How do you use Wecesin?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, apply Wecesin as follows:

Skin injuries: apply a thin powder directly to the affected wound area and possibly cover with a compress. Repeat powdering after 2-3 hours or if the wound gets wet.

To care for the navel: generously sprinkle the entire navel region, including the remainder of the umbilical cord, with Wecesin; pad the clamp with a sterile compress; loosely bandage the entire umbilical region, including the remainder of the umbilical cord, with an elastic umbilical bandage.

Renew the bandage daily or when the umbilical bandage has become damp and reapply Wecesin.

Observe the in dosage indicated in the leaflet or prescribed by the doctor. If the desired improvement does not occur when treating an infant/child, you should see a doctor with them.

If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or with your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Wecesin have?

In rare cases, allergic skin reactions and hypersensitivity can occur. Then Wecesin should no longer be used. If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else should you watch out for?

In the case of If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 2-3 weeks, consult a doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature (15–25 °C) and protected from moisture.

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

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

What does Wecesin contain?

1 g powder contains: ethanolic extracts from: 25 mg whole, fresh arnica appleand 17 mg fresh calendula herb and 17 mg whole, fresh coneflower / quartz 1 mg / antimony 1 mg (in a special preparation).

Excipient: talc.

Approval number

Where can you get Wecesin? What packs are available?

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

Cans of 50 g powder.

Authorization holder

Weleda AG, Arlesheim, Switzerland.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in March 2019.

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