Keppur Gel Tb 100g

What is Keppur and when is it used?

Keppur is a preparation in ointment and gel form for the treatment of blunt (bloodless) sports and accidental injuries and for the supportive treatment of venous leg disorders.Keppur Gel contains a combination of heparin sodium and comfrey tincture. The ointment also contains extracts of calendula and St. John's wort. The heparin contained in the concentration of 500 IU/g counteracts blood clotting and is characterized by an anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and absorption-promoting effect. The extract of comfrey (Symphytum off. TM) also has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and decongestant effect and thus supplements heparin sodium.Keppur can therefore be used:

• for pain and inflammation of the joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons such as muscle tension, sore muscles, stiff neck, back pain and lumbago;for painful, blunt injuries such as sprains, contusions, bruises, strains, bruises and swelling;as a supportive measure for rheumatism and arthrosis.

On medical prescription also:

• for venous leg disorders, superficial phlebitis and for the after-treatment of sclerotherapy.

When should Keppur not be used?

Keppur should not be used if you are hypersensitive to one of the ingredients ( see composition)! Keppur should not be applied to open wounds or mucous membranes.

Do not use Keppur on young children!

When should caution be used when using Keppur?

Contact avoid contact with eyes, wash hands after use!Consult a doctor if symptoms worsen!Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or pharmacist if you:

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies orother medicines (including those you bought yourself !) or use it externally!

Can Keppur be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

There are no clinical data on the use of Keppur in pregnant women. Animal studies are insufficient with respect to effects on pregnancy, embryonic development, fetal development and postnatal development. The potential risk for humans is unknown. It is not known whether the substances pass into breast milk.As a precautionary measure, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice .

How do you use Keppur?

Adults:

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, apply an approximately 5 cm long ointment 2 to 3 times a day Apply or gel strand from Keppur to the diseased areas and rub in lightly. Massage direction from bottom to top for the legs.

When you rub Keppur ointment in, a white film initially forms on the skin, which disappears with further massaging, as the ointment penetrates completely into the skin.

Keppur Gel is characterized by a stronger cooling effect and is suitable for the treatment of pain-sensitive and large areas.

Children and adolescents:

The use and safety of Keppur ointment/gel Children and young people have not yet been tested. Only the gel should be used in children and adolescents; this should only be applied and not massaged in. It should not be used on large areas.

Special dosage instructions:

Keppur ointment: For phlebitis niDon't rub it in, but create an ointment bandage. The ointment is applied as thick as a knife back. This type of application is not suitable for children, since an increased absorption of the active ingredient through the skin cannot be ruled out, especially in small children under occlusion.

Observe the instructions given in the package leaflet or those prescribed by the doctor Dosage. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Keppur have?

If painful, itchy and inflamed skin changes occur, stop treatment and consult a doctor if necessary.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or 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.Store 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 technical information.

What does Keppur contain?1 g Keppur Gel contains

Active ingredients: 500 l.U. Heparin sodium, 280 mg mother tincture of comfrey (Symphyti radicis recentis extractum ethanolicum liquidum 1:3-4).Excipients: Aromatica and other excipients.

1 g Keppur ointment contains

Active ingredients: 500 IU heparin sodium, 280 mg mother tincture of comfrey (Symphyti radicis recentis extractum ethanolicum liquidum 1:3-4).

Excipients: 55 mg St. John's wort flower macerate (Hyperici floris maceratum oleosum), 5 mg marigold blossom macerate (Calendulae floris maceratum oleosum), lauryl sulfate, propylene glycol, aromatics, preservatives: methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E216) and other excipients.

Authorization number

47122, 43996 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Keppur? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

Tubes of 40 g and 100 g of Keppur gel and ointment are available.

Authorization holder

Drossapharm AG, Basel.This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in February 2019.