🐾 Ichthyol ointment 10%, 200 g

Ichthiol ointment 10% and 20% belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group of drugs for the treatment of skin diseases.

Ichthiol, which is part of the drug, has a complex composition containing aromatic compounds and ammonium salts of sulfonic acids, has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, keratoplastic, local anesthetic effect.

Ichthyol ointment when applied to the affected skin areas causes slight irritation of the sensitive nerve endings, which is replaced by a decrease of their sensitivity, which leads to the improvement of tissue trophism. 

The ointment has a beneficial effect on the area of inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous layers, regulates the vascular tone of blood vessels and capillaries, restores blood circulation, reduces exudation, promotes resolution of infiltrates, accelerates tissue regeneration.

According to the degree of effect on the body ichthyol ointment 10% and 20% according to GOST 12.1.007-76 is a low-hazard substance (4th class of hazard).

Indications

Feed supplement Code-Omega-Plus is designed to improve the function of the skin and coat quality of dogs and cats, as well as to optimize the physiological functions of the body as a whole.

Composition

Ichthiol ointment 10% – a drug in the form of ointment containing 100 g as an active ingredient, 10 g ichthyol, and as an excipient 90 g of petroleum jelly medical or veterinary.

Directions for use

Ichthiol ointment 10% and 20% shall be applied externally in an even thin layer on the affected surface 1-2 times a day for 5-10 days.

A cervical collar shall be put on small animals to prevent licking of the drug.

Contraindications

Contraindication to the use of ichthyol ointment 10% and 20% is an increased individual sensitivity to ichthyol.

Side effects

Ichthyol ointment 10% and 20% does not cause any side effects and complications in animals when used in accordance with these instructions. Allergic reactions in the form of skin irritations are extremely rare in hypersensitive to ichthyol in case of long-term use.

In case of signs of skin irritation, stop treatment, remove the ointment with a tampon and wash off with water.