{"product_id":"herposicc-lip-ointment-8g","title":"Herposicc lip ointment 8g","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerposicc is a lip ointment with a mild pain-relieving effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerposicc is used for the local symptomatic treatment of herpes labialis (cold sores). The active ingredient benzocaine has a pain-relieving effect, while zinc oxide has a slightly astringent and anti-inflammatory effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you don't feel better after a few days or even feel worse, contact your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerposicc must not be used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic to benzocaine, zinc oxide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein infants and toddlers up to 2 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking\/using any other medicines, have recently taken\/used any other medicines or might take\/use any other medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility\/childbearing potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 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 using this medicine. Herposicc should only be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if medically necessary and should only be used in the lip area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor use on the skin (lips only).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, apply a lentil-sized amount of ointment thinly to the lips several times a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ointment should be applied as early as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe duration of use depends on the duration of the illness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare (affects less than 1 person in 10,000): It is known from literature case reports that the use of benzocaine on mucous membranes can lead to methemoglobinemia in very rare cases. An increased proportion of methemoglobin in the blood leads to a lack of oxygen and a blue-red discoloration of the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare (affects 1 to 10 people in 10,000): In rare cases, local irritation may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active ingredients are: Benzocaine and zinc oxide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 g of ointment contains 14 mg of benzocaine and 36 mg of zinc oxide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other ingredients are: yellow petroleum jelly, wool wax alcohol ointment, wool wax, talc, sulfur for external use, phenol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsually ships out within 3-4 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Gepo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934936093015,"sku":null,"price":44.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/0918\/6135\/files\/18940.jpg?v=1788804783","url":"https:\/\/drgepo.com\/products\/herposicc-lip-ointment-8g","provider":"Dr. Gepo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}