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Drug Details

Icthaband

• Drug Class Description
  Ichthammol preparations.
• Generic Name
  Generic
• Presentation
  Open wove bleached cotton bandage impregnated with the paste formulation.
• Description
  Zinc Oxide BP 15% w/w; Ichthammol BP 2% w/w.
• Indications
  Icthaband may be used for the following conditions: subacute eczematous conditions; chronic eczema, where tar is not tolerated; subacute gravitational eczema and all other forms of leg eczema; varicose and gravitational ulcers, in conjunction with a compression bandage, when a protective barrier to thin and fragile skin is required.
• Adult Dosage
  

  For topical use.

  Adults, the elderly, and children: Frequency of dressing changes is at the discretion of the responsible physician. There are no differences in use between adults, children and the elderly

• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the paste, and acute eczematous lesions.

• Special Precautions
  

  Avoid use on grossly macerated skin. The skin of leg ulcers is easily sensitised to topical medicaments including preservatives. Sensitisation should be suspected in patients particularly where there is deterioration of the ulcer or surrounding skin. Such patients should be referred for special diagnosis including patch testing. One of the functions of occlusive bandages is to increase absorption. Care should be taken, therefore, if it is decided to apply topical steroid preparations under these bandages as their absorption may be significantly increased.