Dermophil India Lip Balm Stick 3.5 g

What is Dermophil India lip balm and when is it used?

Dermophil India Lip Balm contains three active ingredients that give it the following properties: Perubalsam: wound-healing, aromatic, slightly antiseptic; Levomenol: one of the components of chamomile flower, anti-inflammatory; Salol: locally anti-inflammatory, slightly antiseptic. Dermophil India Lip Balm is suitable for treating dry, chapped or cracked lips and as protection against cold and wind.

When must Dermophil India Lip Balm not be used?

Dermophil India Lip Balm must not be used on - Known hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to one of the excipients according to "What does Dermophil India Lip Balm contain?", -existing resp. Proven allergy to balsam of Peru, -Hypersensitivity to chamomile and other composite plants. Such hypersensitivity is expressed, for example, by burning and reddened lips.

When is caution required when using Dermophil India Lip Balm?

If used as directed, no special precautions need to be followed. There is a risk of sensitization to balsam of Peru (recurrence of contact eczema). It is advisable not to use Dermophil India Lip Balm long-term, but only until the injured or sore lips have healed. The use of Dermophil India Lip Balm in children under the age of 6 is not recommended as its safety and effectiveness have not been established. Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally!

Can Dermophil India Lip Balm be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

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. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, Dermophil India Lip Balm should not be used unless you have consulted your doctor or nurse. the doctor.

How to use Dermophil India Lip Balm?

Adults, teenagers and children over 6 years old Protective treatment: Apply as often as desired, or apply slightly more frequently when exposed to external influences such as cold and wind. Treatment of sore lips: Apply to lips 4-5 times a day for at least 5 days. As a precautionary measure and to reduce the risk of sensitization to balsam of Peru (new occurrence of contact eczema), it is recommended to only use Dermophil India lip balm until sore lips have healed. Follow 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 Dermophil India lip balm have?

The following side effects can occur when using Dermophil India lip balm: Hypersensitivity reaction to Peru balm or one of the other ingredients. This is reflected in skin reactions such as burning, redness, irritation or scaling. In this case the treatment should be stopped. If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C). The medicinal product should be kept out of the reach of children! 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 Dermophil India Lip Balm contain?

1 g Dermophil India Lip Balm contains: 5 mg Peru balsam, 2 mg Levomenol, 10 mg Salol . Flavorings: geranium oil. Excipients: vaseline, paraffin, ethyl alcohol.

Approval number

25790 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Dermophil India lip balm? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription. 3.5 g lipstick.

Authorization holder

Melisana AG, 8004 Zurich. This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in September 2018.