BOIRON Homeoplasmine ointment 40 Gr

Homeopathic medicine

Read the entire leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without a prescription for the treatment of minor ailments without the intervention of a doctor. However, you should use Homeoplasmine carefully to get the best results.

- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

- If you need further information or advice, ask your pharmacist.

- If your symptoms worsen or persist you should consult a doctor.

In this leaflet:

1. What is Homeoplasmine and what is it used for?

2. Before you use Homeoplasmine

How to use Homeoplasmine

4. Possible side effects

5. Storage of Homeoplasmine

The active substances in 100 g are:

Calendula officinalis TM ............................................................................................................... 0,1 g

Phytolacca decandra TM .............................................................................................................. 0,3 g

Bryonia dioica TM ........................................................................................................................... 0,1 g

Benzoe TM ......................................................................................................................................... 0,1 g

Boric acid ..................................................................................................................................... 3,0 g

The other ingredients are: petrolatum q.s. 100 g.

Marketing Authorisation Holder:

BOIRON SIH, s.a - Av. Valdelaparra, 27 - 28108 Alcobendas - MADRID.

Responsible for manufacture:

BOIRON - 2 avenue de l'Ouest Lyonnais - 69510 Messimy - FRANCE.

Homeoplasmine is a homeopathic medicine traditionally used for skin irritations.

Homeoplasmine comes in the form of an ointment in a 40 gram tube.

Homeoplasmine should not be used in:

- Children under three years of age

- Patients with hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any other component of the preparation.

- On infected or oozing lesions.

Because it contains boric acid, this medicinal product should not be used for prolonged or repeated use on injured skin (mainly scorched skin and burns), over a large surface area or with occlusive dressings, particularly in children.

Pregnancy and lactation:

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using a medicinal product. Do not apply to the breast during lactation.

"Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription".

Apply a light layer to the affected area 1 to 3 times a day.

Cutaneous use.

"Follow these instructions unless your doctor has given you different instructions".

"Remember to use your medicine".

If you think that Homeoplasmine is working too strongly or too weakly, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If your symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor.

If you have used Homeoplasmine more than you should, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

If you forget to use Homeoplasmine:

Do not use a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

Like all medicines, HOMEOPLASMINE can have side effects.

If any reaction not described in this leaflet is observed, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

The following side effects have been reported:

Burning sensation at the application site, redness at the application site, eczema and hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly to the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Medicinal Products for Human Use: www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects you can help to provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Store at a temperature below 25°C.

Do not use HOMEOPLASMINE after the expiry date stated on the carton.

Medicines should not be disposed of down the drain or in the rubbish bin. Please dispose of unneeded medicines and containers at the SIGRE point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packaging and medicines you do not need. In this way, you will help to protect the environment.

Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.