NEO-TORMENTIL

Patient Information Leaflet

NEO-TORMENTIL, ointment
zinc oxide ( Zinci oxidum ), ichthammol ( Ichtammolum ), borax ( Borax ), tormentil root tincture ( Tormentillae tinctura )
Please read the entire leaflet carefully before using the medicine, as it contains
important information for the patient.

• This medicine should always be used according to the instructions in this patient leaflet or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. Keep this leaflet for future reference.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you need advice or further information.
• If any adverse reactions occur, including any possible adverse reactions not listed in this leaflet, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
• If symptoms do not improve or worsen, consult a doctor.

Table of contents:

1. What N-T is and what it is used for
2. Important information before using N-T
3. How to use N-T
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store N-T
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What N-T is and what it is used for

N-T is a medicine with combined astringent and anti-inflammatory effects. It acts as a drying agent on the skin, accelerates granulation and wound healing.
It is used in the treatment of poorly healing minor abrasions and small wounds.

2. Important information before using the medicine N-T

When not to use medicine N-T

• if the patient is allergic to the active substances or to any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6) or to boric acid;
• in newborns and infants with damaged skin;
• on extensive wounds and injuries.

N-T and other medicines
Inform your doctor about all medicines currently used or recently used, as well as any medicines you plan to use.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, or if pregnancy is suspected or planned, consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Driving and operating machinery
N-T has no influence on the ability to drive or operate machinery.

N-T contains lanolin. Lanolin may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

3. How to use N-T

For external use on the skin. Affected areas should be covered with a thin layer of the ointment several times daily.
Missed dose of N-T
Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Discontinuation of N-T
If you have any further doubts regarding the use of this medicinal product, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible adverse reactions

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse reactions, although not everybody gets them.
In infants and young children, as well as with prolonged use over large areas of damaged skin, borax may be absorbed and cause adverse effects: loss of appetite, gastrointestinal disturbances (vomiting, diarrhoea), weakness, menstrual disorders, anaemia, disorientation, convulsions. The frequency of occurrence of these adverse reactions is unknown.
If any adverse reactions occur, including any possible adverse reactions not listed in this leaflet, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of adverse reactions
If any adverse reactions occur, including any adverse reactions not listed in this leaflet, inform your doctor or pharmacist. Adverse reactions can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring Adverse Drug Reactions of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products
{current address, telephone number and fax number of the above Department}
e-mail: [email protected] .
Reporting adverse reactions helps to provide more information on the safety of the medicine.

5. How to store N-T

Store below 25°C.
Keep the tube tightly closed.
Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

6. Contents of the packaging and other information

What N-T contains

• The active substances of the medicine are: zinc oxide, ichthammol, borax, tormentil root tincture.
• Other ingredients: anhydrous lanolin, yellow vaseline, ethylaniline.

What N-T looks like and contents of the pack
An aluminium tube containing 20 g of ointment.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Galen Laboratory Olsztyn Sp. z o.o.
Spółdzielcza 25A, 11-001 Dywity, Poland

Date of the latest revision of the leaflet: