Potters Comfrey Ointment
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
There are no known side effects with this product. If any side effects occur, stop using this product and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Making medicines safer:
Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE POTTER'S COMFREY OINTMENT:
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging.
Do not use Potter's Comfrey Ointment after the expiry date. The expiry date is printed on the label.
Return any unused medicine to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION:
The active ingredient in Potter's Comfrey Ointment is:
Each 1 g ointment contains 10.0% w/w Liguid Extract Comfrey Root (Symphytum officinale L.) (2:1)
Extraction solvent: Ethanol 65% v/v
This product also contains:
Hard Paraffin, Anhydrous Lanolin, Microcrystalline Wax, Yellow Soft Paraffin, Benzoic Acid, White Soft Paraffin.
1 g of ointment contains 108 mg of Lanolin and 3 mg of Benzoic Acid.
What Potter's Comfrey Ointment looks like and the contents of the pack:
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Light to medium brown colour ointment in containers of 55 g.
Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Manufacturer:
Potters, Wigan WN5 0JZ
Traditional Herbal Registration number:
THR 44893/0003
THR
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Certification Mark
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COMFREY
OINTMENT
EXTRACT OF COMFREY ROOT
Product code: C0M04LEA2 Leaflet last revised: 24/07/2015
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
POTTER'S HERBAL REMEDIES SINCE 1812
This medicine is available without
prescription. However, you still need
to take Potter's Comfrey Ointment
carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• You must contact a doctor or a pharmacist if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 10 days.
• If you experience any side effects, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Potter's Comfrey Ointment is
and what it is used for
2. Before you use Potter's Comfrey Ointment
3. How to use Potter's Comfrey Ointment
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Potter's Comfrey Ointment
1. WHAT POTTER'S COMFREY OINTMENT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR:
Potter's Comfrey Ointment is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of minor sprains and bruises, based on traditional use only. Containing Comfrey Root.
For full details, see Section 6.
2. BEFORE YOU USE POTTER'S COMFREY OINTMENT:
Do not use Potter's Comfrey Ointment:
• if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
• if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• if you are under 18 years of age.
Taking other medicines:
Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
6. Further information
Special warnings and precautions for use:
Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Discontinue use if redness, irritation or dry skin occurs and consult your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
Important information about some of the ingredients in Potter's Comfrey Ointment:
This product contains Lanolin which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
It also contains Benzoic Acid which is mildly irritant to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
3. HOW TO USE POTTER'S COMFREY OINTMENT:
It is important that you follow these instructions carefully.
Wash hands before and after using the ointment.
For external use:
This product is for application to the skin only.
Adults and the elderly: Bathe and dry the affected area in warm water. Apply the ointment sparingly to the affected area once in the morning and once at night.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not use this product for more than 10 days at a time.
If your condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 10 days, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to use Potter's Comfrey Ointment:
If you miss applying the product at the correct time, proceed with the next application at the usual time.
If you apply too much Potter's Comfrey Ointment:
If you apply to much ointment, wipe off the excess with a clean tissue.
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you need further advice.