Ichthopaste
Description
ICHTHOPASTE is a bandage made of open wove cloth impregnated with a paste containing 6.32% Zinc Oxide BP and 2% Ichthammol BP rolled onto a plastic core. It also contains Purified water BP, Glycerine BP, Gelatin BP, Emulsifying wax BP, Phenoxyethanol BP. Each bandage is presented in a wrapper and sealed in a polythene bag contained in a cardboard carton.
Mode of action
ICHTHOPASTE provides topical treatment. It provides a moist wound healing environment over a venous leg ulcer, helps to reduce skin irritation and soothes and protects surrounding skin. It will not dry out in use.
Indications
ICHTHOPASTE is indicated to assist the management of leg ulcers. Where venous insufficiency exists, the paste bandage should be used under graduated compression bandaging. ICHTHOPASTE is also suitable for use in the management of chronic eczema/dermatitis, where occlusion is indicated.
Contra-indications
Do not use in known cases of sensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients.
Description
ICHTHOPASTE is a bandage made of open wove cloth impregnated with a paste containing 6.32% Zinc Oxide BP and 2% Ichthammol BP rolled onto a plastic core. It also contains Purified water BP, Glycerine BP, Gelatin BP, Emulsifying wax BP, Phenoxyethanol BP. Each bandage is presented in a wrapper and sealed in a polythene bag contained in a cardboard carton.
Mode of action
ICHTHOPASTE provides topical treatment. It provides a moist wound healing environment over a venous leg ulcer, helps to reduce skin irritation and soothes and protects surrounding skin. It will not dry out in use.
Indications
ICHTHOPASTE is indicated to assist the management of leg ulcers. Where venous insufficiency exists, the paste bandage should be used under graduated compression bandaging. ICHTHOPASTE is also suitable for use in the management of chronic eczema/dermatitis, where occlusion is indicated.
Contra-indications
Do not use in known cases of sensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients.