pharmacopeia

Ichthammol

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Indications

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  • Suggested Use • Treating insect bites and stings from mosquitoes, spider, and bees • Removing splinters and silvers • Treating plant irritations, such as nettles or poison ivy • Treating minor skin infections such as an ingrown toenail • Soothing skin relief • Apply to minor skin irritations

Dosage & administration

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Directions Cleanse affected area. Apply on gauze bandage once or twice a day. Repeat as necessary. Do not rub or massage affected area.

Warnings & precautions

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• For external use only • Do not use in eyes • Ask a doctor before use if you have deep puncture wounds or serious burns •

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
529 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Pain366.8%
  2. 2Diarrhoea336.2%
  3. 3Headache336.2%
  4. 4Nausea326.0%
  5. 5Fatigue315.9%
  6. 6Drug Ineffective285.3%
  7. 7Dizziness275.1%
  8. 8Arthralgia264.9%
  9. 9Pain In Extremity214.0%
  10. 10Asthenia193.6%
  11. 11Malaise193.6%
  12. 12Insomnia183.4%
  13. 13Abdominal Pain Upper173.2%
  14. 14Constipation173.2%
  15. 15Eye Pain173.2%

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 154 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Ichthammol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ichthammol used for?
According to FDA labeling, Ichthammol carries indications including: Suggested Use • Treating insect bites and stings from mosquitoes, spider, and bees • Removing splinters and silvers • Treating plant irritations, such as nettles or poison ivy • Treating minor skin infections such as an ingrown toenail • Soothing skin relief • Apply to minor skin irritations. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
Note. Data for ichthammol is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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