Optiderm F Cream Tb 100g

What is Optiderm F and when is it used?

With the active ingredients polidocanol and urea, Optiderm F Crème leads to moisture regulation and stabilization of the skin condition in skin diseases with dehydration and itching. The water-binding capacity improves and the very dry and chapped areas of the skin become more oily.The itching, which is often severe, is permanently reduced.Optiderm F Crème is used for very dry and/or itchy skin and for the supportive treatment of various skin diseases, such as atopic eczema (neurodermatitis).You can also use the less greasy cream called Optiderm Cream for dry, itchy skin. Optiderm Lotion is ideal for large-area application.

When should Optiderm F not be used?

Optiderm F Cream should not be used in acute erythroderma (= inflammatory reddening and scaling of the skin all over the body) and for acutely inflamed, weeping and infected skin processes.Optiderm F Crème must not be used if you are hypersensitive to one of the ingredients.

When should Optiderm F Caution required?

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

After application to injured or inflamed skin, irritation (e.g. reddening, burning) may occur.The excipient cetyl alcohol can cause local skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).The active substance urea can increase the penetration through the skin barrier of other topically applied drugs (e.g. corticosteroids, dithranol and fluorouracil) when used at the same time .

Reports from the specialist literature indicate that the use of products containing urea in children can lead to mostly brief burning sensations on the skin. Please consult your doctor before using Optiderm F Crème on children.The simultaneous use of Optiderm F Crème in the genital or anal area and latex products (e.g. condoms, diaphragms) can cause of the contained auxiliary substance "viscous paraffin" can reduce the functionality and thus impair the safety of these products.

If the itching lasts longer than 7 days, consult your doctor, pharmacist or druggist, pharmacist.So far there is no evidence that this medicine can affect your ability to react, drive or use tools or machines!Tell your doctor , pharmacist or druggist or your doctor if you suffer from

• other diseases,have allergies orTake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

Can Optiderm F be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Due to the Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. 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.

While breastfeeding, the use of Optiderm F Crème im avoid the chest area.

How do you use Optiderm F?

Unless otherwise prescribed, Optiderm F Crème is applied evenly to the skin two to three times a day. The duration of the application depends on the illnessld and averages 3 weeks. In the case of persistently very dry skin, the preparation can also be used over a longer period of time.

The use and safety of Optiderm F Crème in children under the age of 12 has not yet been tested.

Hold Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or 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 Optiderm F have?Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)

After application, burning or redness, itching or pustules may occur.

Contact dermatitis, hives are also possible , skin rash, skin rash with blisters (pustular rash).If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else should be observed?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the end of the period marked "EXP" on the container Date must be used.

Use-by period after opening

3 months.

Storage instructions

Do not store above 25 °C. Do not refrigerate; do not freeze.Keep out of the reach of children.

Further information

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

What does Optiderm F contain?

1 g cream contains:

Active ingredients

Urea 50 mg, macrogol-6- Lauryl ether (Polidocanol 470) 30 mg.

Excipients

Purified water, medium-chain triglycerides, viscous paraffin, isopropyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol 60 mg, macrogol stearyl ether 21, butane-1,3-diol, sodium lactate solution (50%), lactic acid, macrogol-2-stearyl ether, sodium edetate.

Authorization number

55650 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Optiderm F? Which packs are available?

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

Tube with 100 g.

Authorization holder

Almirall AG , 8304 Wallisellen.This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in February 2020.ALM_PI_D_20210927