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Kalium hipermanganicum Galena

Kalium hipermanganicum Galena

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About the medicine

How to use Kalium hipermanganicum Galena

Leaflet attached to the packaging: patient information

Kalium hypermanganicum Galena

100 mg, tablets

Potassium permanganate

Read the leaflet carefully before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

This medicine should always be used exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.

  • Keep this leaflet, so you can read it again if you need to.
  • If you need advice or additional information, consult a pharmacist.
  • If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should tell their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
  • If there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, they should contact their doctor.

Table of contents of the leaflet

  • 1. What is Kalium hypermanganicum Galena and what is it used for
  • 2. Important information before using Kalium hypermanganicum Galena
  • 3. How to use Kalium hypermanganicum Galena
  • 4. Possible side effects
  • 5. How to store Kalium hypermanganicum Galena
  • 6. Package contents and other information

1. What is Kalium hypermanganicum Galena and what is it used for

Kalium hypermanganicum Galena is a tablet form medicine that contains the active substance potassium permanganate.
Kalium hypermanganicum Galena is used topically, exclusively in the form of a potassium permanganate solution prepared by dissolving the tablet in water.
The solution has a disinfecting and astringent effect on the skin and mucous membranes.
Potassium permanganate aqueous solutions are unstable and have a color ranging from light pink to dark purple.
Indications for use
0.05% aqueous solution of potassium permanganate is used as a disinfectant for washing the skin, purulent wounds, ulcers, and hands.
0.025% aqueous solution of potassium permanganate is used as a disinfectant for rinsing the mucous membranes of the throat and mouth.

2. Important information before using Kalium hypermanganicum Galena

When not to use Kalium hypermanganicum Galena

  • if the patient is allergic to potassium permanganate,
  • orally,
  • for washing the eyes.

Warnings and precautions

Potassium permanganate aqueous solutions should not be used in high concentrations and for a long time, as they can cause skin and mucous membrane irritation.
Use of the medicine should be stopped if signs of irritation occur.
The solution should not be swallowed during rinsing of the mucous membranes of the throat and mouth.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Kalium hypermanganicum Galena should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Driving and operating machinery

Kalium hypermanganicum Galena does not affect the ability to drive and operate machinery.

3. How to use Kalium hypermanganicum Galena

This medicine should always be used exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubts, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Kalium hypermanganicum Galena is intended for preparing a potassium permanganate solution for topical use.
Preparation of 0.05% potassium permanganate solution for washing the skin, purulent wounds, ulcers, and hands

Dissolve 1 tablet of the medicine in 200 ml (1 cup) of boiled water. The solution should be purple.
Preparation of 0.025% potassium permanganate solution for rinsing the mucous membranes of the throat and mouth

Dissolve 1 tablet of the medicine in 400 ml (2 cups) of boiled water. The solution should be pink.
Use the freshly prepared solution. The solution should be used immediately after preparation. Do not swallow the solution.

Using a higher dose of Kalium hypermanganicum Galena than recommended

Potassium permanganate solutions with high concentrations can cause irritation to tissues. Applying a solution with a concentration higher than the therapeutic one (including potassium permanganate in crystalline or powder form) to the skin or mucous membranes can cause skin burns and tissue necrosis.
After ingestion of the Kalium hypermanganicum Galena tablet or solution (after dissolving the tablet in water), swelling, nausea, vomiting, esophageal and stomach perforation, liver and kidney damage, and cardio-respiratory failure may occur.
In case of overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
In case of any further doubts regarding the use of this medicine, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Repeated use of potassium permanganate solutions at the recommended concentrations can cause strong irritation and brown discoloration of the skin.
During use of the Kalium hypermanganicum Galena solution on the mucous membranes of the mouth, an unpleasant taste in the mouth, tooth discoloration, mucous membrane discoloration, nausea, and vomiting may occur.
Inhaling the vapors of the Kalium hypermanganicum Galena solutions can lead to respiratory tract edema.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 49 21 301
Fax: +48 22 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.

5. How to store Kalium hypermanganicum Galena

Store in the original packaging.
Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste containers. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and other information

What Kalium hypermanganicum Galena contains

  • The active substance of the medicine is potassium permanganate. One tablet contains 100 mg of potassium permanganate.
  • Kalium hypermanganicum Galena does not contain any excipients.

What Kalium hypermanganicum Galena looks like and what the package contains

Kalium hypermanganicum Galena is available in tablet form. The tablet is purple-black, round, and flat on both sides.
Available packaging
30 tablets in an orange glass bottle with a polyethylene cap, in a cardboard box with a patient information leaflet.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Pharmaceutical Cooperative "GALENA"
ul. Dożynkowa 10
52-311 Wrocław
Poland
Phone: +48 71 710 62 01
Date of last update of the leaflet:10.01.2023

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