Nelsons Rhus tox Cream

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Rhus toxicodendron (ghp)

Available from:

A. Nelson & Company Limited

INN (International Name):

Rhus toxicodendron (ghp)

Dosage:

6X (9) percent

Pharmaceutical form:

Cream

Prescription type:

Product not subject to medical prescription

Authorization status:

Not marketed

Authorization date:

2018-11-09

Summary of Product characteristics

Health Products Regulatory Authority
15 November 2018
CRN008K81
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Nelsons Rhus tox Cream
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each gram of cream contains:
Toxicodendron quercifolium (Rhus toxicodendron) 6X (9 % v/w)
Excipients with known effect:
Cetostearyl alcohol 2.75% w/w
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) 0.15% w/w
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218).0.30% w/w
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cream
A smooth white to off-white cream
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
A homeopathic medicinal product used within the homeopathic tradition
for the
symptomatic relief of rheumatic aches and pains.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For cutaneous use only
Wash hands before and after use
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Apply to the affected
area 3 times a
day.
This product is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of
age.
If the symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days, a doctor or
qualified
healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to Rhus toxicodendron or any of the excipients listed
in 6.1.
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4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Do not exceed the stated dose
Do not use on broken skin.
Discontinue use if skin becomes red, irritated or sore.
If the symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days, a doctor or
qualified
healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
If joint pain is experienced, accompanied by the swelling of the
joints, redness or
fever, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be
consulted.
This product is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of
age and
medical advice should be sought.
Contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate.
May cause
allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
This product contains Cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin
reactions (e.g.