Contractubex Gel 20gm

What it is used for: Scars.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: Contractubex Gel is indicated for • Hypertrophic scars/ Hypotrophic scars & keloidal scars. • Movement restricting and cosmetically disfiguring scars after operations/amputations, burns and accidents. • Contractures e.g. Duputryan’s contractures, traumatic contractures of tendons • Cicatricial contractures (Atrophic scars) .

How it works: Contractubex Gel acts on both old & recent scars they become smoother and the tissue more functional, elastic, strong and less conspicuous. Extractum Allium Cepae inhibits growth of fibroblast and has tissue relaxing, scar softening properties, it also promotes hydration and blood flow to scar tissue. Allantoin stimulates cell renewal without causing multiplication (hyperplasia) & promotes epithelialization. Heparin, exerts smoothening effects on collagenic tissue & also removes hypovascularity by increasing hydration of scar tissue. Heparin also has fibrinolytic activity. The water-soluble fat free hydrogel base mediates the deep penetration of the active ingredients into the skin.

Active ingredient: Extract. Cepae Brookes Specs. 10 g , Heparin Sodium BP 5000 I.U , Allantoin USP 1.0 g , In water-soluble fat free hydrogel base ..

Reported side effects: Contractubex Gel is generally very well tolerated even during long term use. Local skin irritation e.g. pruritis, erythema and telangiectasia are reported in few patients and does not necessitate discontinuation of the treatment.

Known drug interactions: Ask your physician or pharmacist for any drug interaction .

Contractubex Gel is slightly massaged into the skin or scar tissue 3 to 4 times daily until complete penetration of the gel. In case of hard, old scars Contractubex Gel may be allowed to take effect overnight under a dressing. According to the size of the existing scar or contracture, treatment will be necessary for several weeks. Subsequent operations and transplants can often be avoided by the timely application of Contractubex Gel.

Active ingredient: Extract. Cepae Brookes Specs. 10 g , Heparin Sodium BP 5000 I.U , Allantoin USP 1.0 g , In water-soluble fat free hydrogel base ..

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Contractubex Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.