Contractubex gel, 20 g, Merz

Contractubex is used for the treatment of various types of scars, after healing of lesions.

Benefits:

• Contractubex acts to stop the proliferation of scar tissue and has a flattening and decontracting effect on this tissue
• It also reduces redness, heat, inflammation and pain (anti-inflammatory)
• Contractubex is indicated for patients with scars that limit movement, hypertrophic scars, keloids (scars that are thickened, raised and sometimes colored differently from the surrounding skin), disfiguring post-operative scars, after amputations, burns and accidents; after contractures such as Dupuytrene's contracture (contracture of the hand) and traumatic tendon contractures as well as atrophic scars (scars that form depressions or wrinkles in the skin).

Ingredients:

• The active substances are: heparin sodium 5000 IU, onion liquid extract 10 g, allantoin 1 g per 100 g gel
• The other ingredients are: sorbic acid, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, xanthan gum, macrogol 200, fragrance composition 231616, purified water.

How to use:

• Always use Contractubex exactly as described in this leaflet. You should discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Unless your doctor prescribes otherwise, the usual dose is one application several times a day and gently massage the scar tissue until the gel is completely absorbed. If the scars are hard and old, Contractubex is left to act overnight under a bandage
• Since the efficacy and tolerance of Contractubex in children under 1 year of age are not known, the use of Contractubex in this category is not recommended
• In children over 1 year of age, Contractubex can be used, 1-2 applications per day, on the express indication of the doctor and only if he considers that the benefits outweigh the potential risks
• If you have any further questions on this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings:

• Do not use Contractubex if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Extr. Cepae, sodium heparin, allantoin, sorbic acid or parabens (methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate) or any of the other ingredients of Contractubex
• Since there is no data on the safety and efficacy of Contractubex in children under one year of age, it should not be used in this age group
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine
• The risks during pregnancy and breastfeeding are not yet known
• Contractubex has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines
• Read the leaflet carefully and completely before taking before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Presentation: 20 g