Balmed Hermal F oil bath bottle 500 ml

Almirall AG

What is Balmed Hermal F and when is it used?

Balmed Hermal F is a medicinal oil bath. It was developed to treat and prevent particularly dry and scaly skin. The thin paraffin and peanut oil contained in Balmed Hermal F is distributed in the bath water and forms a thin film on the skin while bathing. This serves as a temporary protective layer until the skin's lipid layer is restored. Water evaporation from the skin is reduced, which has a positive effect on the elasticity of the horny layer and relieves itching. Balmed Hermal F is therefore used for dry, sensitive skin.

After consultation with your doctor or pharmacist, Balmed Hermal F can also be used to support the treatment of cradle cap, diaper eczema, allergic and non-allergic eczema, lower leg eczema, neurodermatitis, psoriasis and ichthyosis (fish scale disease).

When must Balmed Hermal F not be used?

Balmed Hermal F must not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity (allergy) to thin liquid paraffin, peanut oil or any other component of the preparation , as well as to peanut or soy. Balmed Hermal F must also not be used in pustular forms of psoriasis (pustular psoriasis). Balmed Hermal F, like all baths, must not be used in the case of feverish illnesses, serious infectious diseases, tuberculosis, serious heart and circulatory disorders, high blood pressure, open wounds, major skin injuries and acute skin diseases.

When is caution required when using Balmed Hermal F?

Balmed Hermal F undiluted should not be brought into contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact with eyes, flush immediately with plenty of cold water. If the symptoms of irritation persist, a doctor should be consulted. Butylated hydroxytoluene can cause local skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis), irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes. This medicine contains a fragrance with d-limonene and linalool. These substances can cause allergic reactions. There is an increased risk of slipping due to the oil film on the skin and the oil film in tubs and showers! The bathtub, shower tray, and possibly also the children's bathtub, should be cleaned immediately after each bath with a conventional household detergent and then rinsed out with hot water. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

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

Can Balmed Hermal F be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

There are no concerns about using Balmed Hermal F during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

How do you use Balmed Hermal F?

The frequency of application of Balmed Hermal F depends on the type of complaints and the extent of the skin condition and should be determined individually. Unless otherwise prescribed, 2-3 full baths are generally taken weekly. If necessary, daily use is recommended, e.g. for babies and small children. The duration of the bath can also be determined individually, but should not exceed 15-20 minutes. For infants and small children, an application time of just a few minutes is sufficient. The bathing water temperature should not exceed 37 °C. A lower bathing water temperature (around 32 °C) is more favorable for skin oiling and should be observed, especially for children. Balmed Hermal F is added to the bath water (not the other way around) and mixed in until it is evenly distributed. The inner part of the screw cap can be used as a measuring cup to measure the required amount. For a full bath (approx. 150 l) use 30 ml (= 2 measuring cups), for a children's bath (approx. 25 l) use 5 ml (= 1/3 measuring cup), for 1 partial bath (5 l) use 1 ml (= 1 squirt, so that the bottom of the measuring cup is covered) Balmed Hermal F. In order not to affect the desired refatting, no soap should be used. Drying off too much should also be avoided, as this rubs off part of the greasy film. 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 Balmed Hermal F have?

The following side effects can occur when using Balmed Hermal F:

Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)

Severe allergic reactions to peanut oil.

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users)

Inflammation of the hair roots (folliculitis).

Individual cases

Redness of the skin, itching and burning. 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 needs to be considered?

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

Storage Instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C). Keep out of reach of CHILDREN.

Further information

The additional use of soaps and syndets negates the effect of oil baths. Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Balmed Hermal F contain?

1 g medicated oil bath contains:

Active ingredients

Peanut oil 464.5 mg, thin liquid paraffin 470 mg.

Excipients

Macrogol-4-lauryl ether, isopropyl palmitate, polyethylene glycol/polypropylene glycol 120/10-trimethylolpropane trioleate, macrogol-2-lauryl ether, water, propylene glycol (E1520), butylated hydroxytoluene (E321), ascorbyl palmitate, citric acid monohydrate, fragrance (contains D?limonene and linalool).

Approval number

41476 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Balmed Hermal F? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription. Packs of 200ml and 500ml.

Authorization holder

Almirall AG, 8304 Wallisellen This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in June 2022.