Contractubex Gel Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 100 g Extr cepae 10 g, heparin Na 5,000 IU, allantoin 1 g

Indications/Uses

Hypertrophic & keloidal scars, movement restricting & cosmetically disfiguring scars after operations, amputations, burns & accidents, contractures eg, Dupuytren's contracture & traumatic tendon contracture, cicatricial strictures.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply to the skin or scar tissue several times daily & gently massage until gel has been completely absorbed. In the case of hard, old scars allow the gel to take effect overnight under a dressing. Childn >1 yr Apply once daily or bid.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

May cause allergic & local skin reactions (eg, contact dermatitis). Avoid physical irritants eg, extreme cold, UV light or heavy massage when treating fresh scars. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <1 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Pruritus, erythema, telangiectasis, scar atrophy.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Other Dermatologicals

ATC Classification

C05BA53 - heparin, combinations ; Belongs to the class of heparins or heparinoids used topically in antivaricose therapy.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Contractubex Gel topical gel

Packing/Price

10 g x 1's (P600/container);20 g x 1's (P990/container)

Contractubex Gel

Manufacturer:

Merz

Distributor:

Zuellig