PRESCRIBING INFORMATION Side Effects:
Contractubex Gel is generally very well tolerated even during long
term use. Local skin irritation e.g. pruritis, erythema and telangiectasia
are reported in few patients and does not necessitate discontinuation
of the treatment.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to the active substances Extract Cepae, Heparin
Composition: Sodium, Allantoin or any of the other ingredient is possible.
100 g contains:
Extract. Cepae Brookes Specs. .............10 g Special Warnings & Precautions:
Heparin Sodium BP................................5000 I.U Contractubex Gel contains methyl-4- hydroxybenzoate, which can
Allantoin USP ..........................................1.0 g cause allergic reactions ( sometimes delayed type). Contractubex Gel
In water-soluble fat free hydrogel base. also contains sorbic acid, which can cause local reactions in
Mfg. Specs. Brookes the skin e.g. contact dermatitis.
Description: Pregnancy and Lactation:
Contractubex Gel acts on both old & recent scars they become smoother No risks during pregnancy or lactation have been reported to date.
and the tissue more functional, elastic, strong and less conspicuous.
Extractum Allium Cepae inhibits growth of fibroblast and has tissue Storage:
relaxing, scar softening properties, it also promotes hydration and Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
blood flow to scar tissue. Allantoin stimulates cell renewal without Store at temperature 15 to 30°C away from light.
causing multiplication (hyperplasia) & promotes epithelialization.
Heparin, exerts smoothening effects on collagenic tissue & also Presentation:
removes hypovascularity by increasing hydration of scar tissue. Pack of 20 g Tube in a carton.
Heparin also has fibrinolytic activity. The water-soluble fat free hydrogel
base mediates the deep penetration of the active ingredients into the
skin.
Indications:
Contractubex Gel is indicated for
• Hypertrophic scars/ Hypotrophic scars & keloidal scars. Pressure bandage
• Movement restricting and cosmetically disfiguring scars after
operations/amputations, burns and accidents.
• Contractures e.g. Duputryan’s contractures, traumatic contractures
of tendons
• Cicatricial contractures (Atrophic scars)
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Dosage and Administration:
Contractubex Gel is slightly massaged into the skin or scar tissue 3
to 4 times daily until complete penetration of the gel. In case of hard,
old scars Contractubex Gel may be allowed to take effect overnight
under a dressing. According to the size of the existing scar or contracture,
treatment will be necessary for several weeks. Subsequent operations
Under Licence from:
and transplants can often be avoided by the timely application of Pharma
Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH,
D-60318 Frankfurt am Main,Germany.
Contractubex Gel.
