Indications:

Topical anti – inflammatory

Allergic Dermatitis

Diaper rash

Insects Bites

Prevention and treatment of sunburn

PHARMACOLOGIC ACTIONS

Calendula ointment has many potentially useful effects related to compound present in calendula officinalis extract .

Among these are anti – inflammatory , antiviral , and antimicrobial due to the terpene alcohols , lactones , flavonoids . Flavonoids isolated from flowers of calendula officinalis demonstrated positive antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus . Calendula promotes the formation of granulation tissue , an important step in re-epithelization and healing of wounds . It is thought to increase glycoprotein , nucleoprotein , and collagen metabolism at wound sites .

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Calendula ointment contains 2% of total extract of calendula officinalis flowers (including Carotenoids , Flavonoids , Saponosids , Calendin , Tannin , Mucilage and essential oil)

ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE

Apply topically to the affected area , several times daily .

INTERACTIONS

There is no documented interactions.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

There is a low potential for sensitization after frequent skin contact with the drug .

CONTRAINDICATIONS & PRECAUTIONS

There is no documented Contraindications.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Calendula ointment can be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women.

STORAGE

Store below 30˚C and protect from light and moisture.

IRC

0370479924043476

REFERENCES

1) PDR for herbal medicines , Fourth edition ( 2008 ) , 545 – 554 .

2) European Scientific Cooperative On Phytotherapy ( E/S/C/O/P monographs ) , Second edition ( 2003 ) , 58-64 .

3) C. Newall , Herbal medicines , 1996 , 58-60 .

4) The complete German Commision E monographs , 1998 , 100 .