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Tormentalum

Tormentalum

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About the medicine

How to use Tormentalum

1. What is Tormentalum and what is it used for

Tormentalum ointment is a complex medicine, prepared according to the monograph of the Polish Pharmacopoeia for composite tormentil ointment.
The medicine contains 3 active substances: liquid extract of tormentil rhizome, ichthammol, and zinc oxide.
Tormentalum ointment is used externally on the skin. The medicine has astringent and anti-inflammatory effects.

Indications for using Tormentalum:

  • treatment of minor skin damage, such as skin abrasions, scratches.

2. Important information before using Tormentalum

When not to use Tormentalum

Do not use the medicine:

  • if the patient is allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6),
  • on open wounds or significantly damaged skin,
  • on skin reactions after vaccination (also known as local post-vaccination reactions),
  • on skin changes caused by chickenpox.

Warnings and precautions

The medicine is intended for external use on the skin only.
Due to the dark color of the medicine, Tormentalum may cause clothing stains.
The medicine should not be used in the vicinity of mucous membranes.
Avoid contact with eyes.

Tormentalum and other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines the patient is taking or has recently taken, as well as any medicines the patient plans to take.
Do not use Tormentalum at the same time as other medicines used externally on the skin.
If it is necessary to use other skin medicines at the same time, apply them between applications of Tormentalum.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks she may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, she should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
There is no data on the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Driving and operating machinery

No effect of the medicine on the ability to drive and operate machinery, as well as on psychophysical fitness, has been found.

Tormentalum contains lanolin (wool fat)

Due to the presence of lanolin, the medicine may cause local skin reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis).

3. How to use Tormentalum

This medicine should always be used exactly as described in the patient leaflet or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
The medicine is intended for external use on the skin.

Recommended dosage

Unless otherwise directed by a doctor, apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected skin areas, 3 to 4 times a day.
If there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, contact a doctor.

Using a higher dose of Tormentalum than recommended

There is no data on overdose when using the medicine as described in the leaflet.
In case of accidental ingestion, contact a doctor.

Missing a dose of Tormentalum

Apply the ointment as soon as possible, and apply the next dose at the usual time. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Sudden discontinuation of Tormentalum does not cause side effects.
If you have any further doubts about using 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.
During use of the ointment, skin irritation may occur, manifested by redness, burning.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist or nurse. 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 Tormentalum

Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children. Store at a temperature below 25°C, in the original packaging. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.
Tormentalum can be used for 6 months from the date of first use, without exceeding the expiry date stated on the packaging.
In this window, enter the date of first use of the medicine:
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste containers. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the packaging and other information

What Tormentalum contains

  • The active substances of the medicine are: liquid extract of tormentil rhizome, ichthammol, zinc oxide. 100 g of ointment contains: 3.0 g of liquid extract of tormentil rhizome, 2.0 g of ichthammol, 20.0 g of zinc oxide.
  • The other ingredients are: lanolin, yellow vaseline.

What Tormentalum looks like and what the packaging contains

The medicine is a light brown ointment.
Packaging:

  • aluminum tube with a polyethylene cap, containing 20 g of ointment, placed in a cardboard box, with a leaflet,
  • aluminum tube with a polyethylene cap, containing 30 g of ointment, placed in a cardboard box, with a leaflet.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Zakłady Farmaceutyczne „UNIA” Spółdzielnia Pracy
ul. Chłodna 56/60, 00-872 Warsaw
phone: 22 620 90 81 ext. 190
fax: 22 654 92 40
e-mail: [email protected]
The content of the Tormentalum leaflet is available in the Ulotka Audio system under the national, free phone number: 800 706 848.
Date of last update of the leaflet:August 2021

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