VIPROSAL B UNG 50G

ATC code: M02AX10 

Active substances: Venenum Viperae Berus Siccum, Acidum Salicylicum, Camphora Racemica, Terebinthinae Aetheroleum

Vendor, principal: Tallinas Farm. Fabrika. 
No prescription needed/Patient care products, dressings, gloves, medical devices,...

VIPROSAL B 30MG/+10MG/+30MG/+0.05RÜ/1G 50G

Package leaflet: Information for the user VIPROSAL B, ointment

Venenum Viperae berus, camphor, turpentine oil, salicylic acid

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
-   Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
-   Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
-   If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
-   This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
-   See section 4.
-   You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.

What is in this leaflet

1.   What Viprosal B ointment is and what it is used for
2.   What you need to know before you use Viprosal B ointment
3.   How to use Viprosal B ointment
4.   Possible side effects
5.   How to store Viprosal B ointment
6.   Contents of the pack and other information

1.   What Viprosal B ointment is and what it is used for

Viprosal B ointment is used externally to relieve joint and muscle pain.

2.   What you need to know before you use Viprosal B ointment Do not use Viprosal B ointment

-   if you are allergic to Venenum Viperae berus, camphor, turpentine oil, salicylic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
-   on wounds or areas with skin conditions;
-   if you have cardiac and cerebral blood circulation problems;
-   if you are prone to blood vessel spasms;
-   if you have severe liver and kidney function disorders.

Warnings and precautions

Do not apply Viprosal B ointment on damaged skin.
To avoid severe irritation, make sure that the ointment does not get into your eyes or on mucous membranes.

Children and adolescents

It is not recommended to use the medicine in children or adolescents due to insufficient information on the use in this age group.

Other medicines and Viprosal B ointment

Interactions with other medicines has not been studied.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used or might use any other medicines.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Due to the lack of information on safety, do not use Viprosal B ointment during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines

Viprosal B has no effect on the ability to drive or use machinery.
Viprosal B contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (incl. contact dermatitis).

3. How to use Viprosal B ointment

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
For external use.
Adults
Depending on the size of the affected area, apply 5-10 g (1-2 teaspoons) of ointment and massage it into the skin. Use 1-2 times a day, depending on the intensity of pain, until the disappearance of pain syndrome.
Length of treatment depends on the nature and severity of the condition.
If you feel that the effect of Viprosal B ointment is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you use more Viprosal B ointment than you should

No cases of overdose have been reported. The ointment causes strong irritation when applied to mucous membranes.
Accidental ingestion of Viprosal B ointment may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhoea. Accidental swallowing of large quantities may result in acute poisoning symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, feeling hot/flushing, seizures, inhibition of breathing and coma.
If you or someone else accidentally swallowed the ointment, it is advisable to contact a doctor. Take the package of the medicine with you to the doctor. Do not attempt to induce vomiting.
If you forget to apply Viprosal B ointment, use it as soon as possible, and then continue treatment as usual. If it is time for the next application, use the prescribed amount of the cream, and then continue treatment as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop using Viprosal B ointment

Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or worsen.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The ointment may cause itching, swelling or urticaria if your skin is hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. In this case, it is recommended to stop the treatment and wash off the ointment from the skin. The symptoms subside quickly after treatment is discontinued.
To prevent adverse reactions, it is advisable to apply a small quantity of the ointment first to detect potential sensitivity of the skin.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via www.ravimiamet.ee. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5.   How to store Viprosal B ointment

Do not store above 25 °C.
Do not store in the refrigerator and do not freeze.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6.   Contents of the pack and other information What Viprosal B ointment contains

-   The active substances are Venenum Viperae berus, camphor, turpentine oil, salicylic acid.
-   1 g of ointment contains 0.05 IU of viper venom, 30 mg of camphor, 30 mg of turpentine oil, and 10 mg of salicylic acid.
-   The other ingredients are: vaseline, cetostearyl alcohol, solid paraffin, sodium cetostearyl sulphate, glucerol, sodium chloride, and purified water.

What Viprosal B ointment looks like and contents of the pack

White or slightly yellowish ointment with a smell of camphor and turpentine oil.
30 g, 50 g or 75 g of ointment in aluminium tube; aluminium tube in a carton box.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

AS Grindeks.
Krustpils iela 53, Rīga, LV-1057, Läti Tel: +371 67083205 Fax: +371 67083505
e-mail: [email protected]

Manufacturer

Tallinna Farmaatsiatehase AS Tondi 33, 11316 Tallinn, Estonia
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:
AS Grindeks Eesti filiaal Tondi 33, 11316 Tallinn Phone: +372 6120224 Fax: +372 6120331

This leaflet was last revised in September 2015.