For cold and flu. Clears the airways, stops coughing and loosens phlegm
People plagued by colds have been using Pinimenthol cold ointment for more than 70 years. It is suitable for young people aged 12 and over and adults. Users swear by the effects of the essential oils from pine needles and eucalyptus. The concentration of these herbal ingredients is particularly high in Pinimenthol Cold Ointment. With 40.5%, it has the highest proportion of essential oils of all cold ointments available in Germany.
If the cold ointment is rubbed on the skin, chest and upper back, the active ingredients enter the respiratory tract via the blood. There they develop their well-known effect: the bronchial tubes relax, breathing becomes easier again, and stubborn mucus can be cleared more easily by coughing.
A special cold ointment was developed for children from the age of 2: the Pinimenthol cold balm mild. This very well tolerated variant contains essential oils from eucalyptus and pine needles.
Cold ointment as an inhalant:
In addition to creaming the chest and back, these cold ointments are ideal as an inhalant. This applies to both the Pinimenthol cold ointment and the Pinimenthol cold balm mild. For inhalation, a 5 cm long line of ointment is placed in a suitable container and hot water is poured over it. The essential oils then reach the bronchi and respiratory tract particularly well, where they unfold their effect.
Tip: Inhaling with the pinimenthol inhaler is particularly safe. It has a hot water retention system that prevents scalding. Children under the age of 6 should not inhale with hot water yet.
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Type of application?
Apply the medicine to the affected skin area(s). Preferred body parts are chest and back. Wash your hands thoroughly after use.
Or: Prepare the medicine and inhale it. Pour hot water over the intended amount of medicine. Bend your head over the jar, inhale the fumes through your nose and mouth, and if possible, cover your head and jar with a cloth. Caution hot! - It should only be used if the drug is safe to use.
Duration of use?
You should not use the drug for more than 3-5 days without medical advice. You should see your doctor if you have persistent or recurring symptoms.
overdose?
If the drug is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for babies, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.
- Colds of the respiratory tract
- runny nose
- hoarseness
- cough
dosage:
| For rubbing: | |||
| group of people | single dose | total dose | time |
| Adolescents from 12 years and adults | 3-4cm strand length | 2-4 times a day | distributed throughout the day |
| To prepare a steam inhalation: | |||
| group of people | single dose | total dose | time |
| Adolescents from 12 years and adults | 5cm strand length | 1-3 times a day | distributed throughout the day |
What speaks against an application?
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Pneumonia
- Whooping cough
- Pseudocroup
- Bronchial tubes that react hypersensitively, e.g. to various substances, cold etc.
- Bronchial asthma
- Damaged skin (e.g. burns, injuries, skin and children's diseases with a rash)
Which age group should be considered ?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine must not be used.
What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the drug should not be used.
- Breast-feeding: According to current knowledge, it is not recommended to use it. You may be to consider a weaning.
If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.
What adverse effects may occur?
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin
- Skin rash
- Skin reddening
- Itching
- Irritation of the mucous membranes
- Coughing
- Narrowing of the respiratory tract
If you notice a disturbance of your condition or a change during the treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
Storage
Storage before opening
The medicinal product must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 12 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation
What should you consider?
- Be careful when inhaling the medicine: there is a risk of scalding yourself from the hot steam.
- Be careful if you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)!
- Menthol/camphor/cineole: do not use on or near the respiratory organs in children under 2 years of age; Risk of laryngeal spasm. Hypersensitivity reactions (including dyspnea) may occur in sensitized patients.
- Emulsifiers (eg cetyl/stearyl alcohol) can cause skin irritation (eg contact dermatitis).
How do the ingredients of the drug work?
The ingredients come from several plants and act as a natural mixture. They cause increased blood flow and mucus loosening in the area of application. Eucalyptus also stimulates the fine hairs of the upper respiratory tract to move faster. This makes it easier to remove stubborn mucus and makes it easier to cough up. It also reduces coughing spasms. The ingredients of the pine are also said to have a very weak bactericidal effect. The active ingredient menthol dissolves tough mucus particles, fights inflammation, relaxes cramped muscles and stimulates blood circulation.
What is included in medicines?
| The amounts given are based on 1 g of cream. |
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| Active ingredient eucalyptus oil | 200mg |
| Active ingredient pine needle oil | 177.8mg |
| Active ingredient levomenthol | 27.2mg |
| Excipient ceteareth-12 | + |
| Excipient petroleum jelly, white | + |
| Excipient hydrocarbons, microcrystalline (C40-C60) | + |
| Excipient glycerol monostearate 40-50% | + |
| Excipient isohexadecane | + |
| Excipient glycerol 85% | + |
| Excipient cetostearyl alcohol | + |
| Excipient octyldodecanol | + |
| Excipient Citric acid glycerol monooleate glycerol monostearate L-(+)-6- O -palmitoylascorbic acid- all - rac -alpha-tocopherol lecithin (2.5:7.5:20:20:25:25) | + |
| Excipient disodium edetat-2 water | + |
| Excipient water, purified | + |
Mandatory text:
Pinimenthol® cold ointment Eucalyptus oil Pine needle oil Menthol Areas of
application : For external use and inhalation to improve the condition of colds of the airways (such as uncomplicated colds, hoarseness and uncomplicated bronchial catarrh). For risks and side effects, read the leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist. dr Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG – Karlsruhe.
- Manufacturer: Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co.KG
