Sportium ointment 100 g
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Description - Sportium ointment 100 g
What is Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment and when is it used?
Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment contains heparin, dexpanthenol and allantoin and is a medicine for external use.
?The heparin contained in the preparation has anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and decongestant effects. In addition, heparin improves blood circulation when used externally.?The two components dexpanthenol and allantoin accelerate the transport of heparin through the skin.?Dexpanthenol is converted in the skin into the vitamin pantothenic acid, which ensures the normal function of the tissue.?Allantoin stimulates the metabolic processes in the layers of connective tissue under the skin by stimulating cell growth and the removal of metabolism products.Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment is used:?For complaints associated with varicose veins such as pain, a feeling of heaviness and swollen legs (stasis oedema).?For blunt sports injuries and accidental injuries such as bruises, contusions, swelling, strains and bruising.?For pain in the muscles and tendons.?Sportium EmGel can also be used to loosen up The healing of hard scars, scar care and cosmetic improvement of scars can be used.
With a doctor's prescription, Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment can also be used for (superficial) phlebitis, for the follow-up treatment of sclerotherapy and to support venous thrombosis.
What should be considered?
Follow the advice of your doctor, which goes beyond the actual dosage recommendations (e.g. gymnastics or wearing support stockings).
When should Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment not be used?
Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment should not be used in the event of hypersensitivity to one of the active ingredients or one of the excipients according to the composition. Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment must not be used in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT, heparin-induced lack of blood platelets).Sportium ointment contains peanut oil and must not be used if you are hypersensitive to peanut or soy.
When should caution be exercised when using Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment?
Sportium Emgel contains 10 mg benzyl alcohol per 1 g Emgel and macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate. Benzyl alcohol can cause allergic and mild local reactions. Macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate may cause skin irritation.Sportium Gel contains 10 mg benzyl alcohol per 1 g gel. Benzyl alcohol can cause allergic and mild local reactions.
Sportium ointment contains peanut oil, 150 mg propylene glycol, cetearyl alcohol, 3 mg sodium lauryl sulfate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate and mg propyl parahydroxybenzoate per 1 g of ointment.
The ointment contains peanut oil. It must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to peanut or soy. Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation. Cetostearyl alcohol may cause localized skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis). Sodium Lauryl Sulfate may cause local skin reactions (like a stinging or burning sensation) or increase skin reactions caused by other products applied to the same skin area. Methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate can cause allergic reactions, including delayed reactions.Wash your hands after applying or rubbing in Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment. Avoid contact with eyes. Use only on intact skin, not on mucous membranes and on open wounds. In the case of venous diseases that are due to the presence of a blood clot (a so-called thrombosis), massage should not be used. In the event of prolonged persistence orIf the symptoms worsen, a doctor should be consulted.
Due to the heparin contained in Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment, an interaction with drugs that inhibit blood clotting (this includes blood-thinning drugs as well as many painkillers and rheumatism drugs) cannot be completely ruled out. However, a resulting increased risk of bleeding is unlikely, since heparin hardly gets into the bloodstream when Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment is used correctly. If you are using Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment and the above-mentioned medicines at the same time, you should ask your doctor for advice.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you?suffer from other diseases,?have allergies or? are taking or using other medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!
Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child if used as directed. 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.
How do you use Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment?
Adults: Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, 2-3 times a day apply a 5 cm long strand to the intact skin and the surrounding areas to be treated Apply to skin areas and rub in lightly. Massage direction for the legs: from bottom to top.
In the case of phlebitis, do not rub in the Emgel, gel or ointment, but apply it thickly with a knife and put on a bandage. 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 due to the sealing effect of the bandage.
The duration of use is not limited, but if the symptoms persist or worsen, the doctor should be consulted.
Children and adolescents: The use and safety of Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment in children and adolescents has not yet been tested. In children and adolescents only the gel should be used and should only be applied and not rubbed in. It should not be used on large areas.
Sportium Gel has a cooling effect and is suitable for treating pain-sensitive and large areas.
When you massage in Sportium ointment, a white film initially forms on the skin, which disappears with further massaging, as the ointment penetrates completely into the skin.
Observe the dosage specified in the package leaflet or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
What side effects can Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment have?
Rarely (affects 1 to 10 in 10,000 users)Sensitive patients can develop an allergy. In such cases, treatment should be discontinued.If you notice any side effects, contact 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 taken into account?
The medicine may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.Keep out of the reach of children, at room temperature (15°C-25°C).Further informationml;nfte will be given to you by your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. These people have the detailed technical information.
What does Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment contain?
1 g Sportium Emgel contains:Active ingredients: 500 IU heparin, 4 mg dexpanthenol, 3 mg allantoinExcipients: octyldodecanol, isopropyl alcohol, carbomer 980, benzyl alcohol, trometamol, macrogol glycerol hydroxystearate, lavender oil, macrogollauryl ether, purified water1 g Sportium Gel contains:Active substances: 500 IU heparin, 4 mg dexpanthenol, 3 mg allantoinExcipients: carbomer 980, isopropyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, trometamol, macrogollauryl ether, lavender oil, purified water1 g Sport ium ointment contains:Active ingredients: 500 IU heparin, 4 mg dexpanthenol, 3 mg allantoinExcipients: hydrogenated peanut oil, propylene glycol (E1520), cetostearyl alcohol, sodium cetylstearyl sulfate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, potassium monohydrogen phosphate, disodium phosphate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate, lavender oil, Purified water
Authorization number
54714 (Swissmedic)55637 (Swissmedic)55636 (Swissmedic)
Where can you get Sportium Emgel, gel or ointment? What packs are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Sportium Emgel: tubes of 40 g and 100 g
Sportium Gel: tubes of 40 g and 100 g
Sportium ointment: tubes of 40 g and 100 g
Authorization holder
Lyron AG, Basel
strong >This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in March 2021.