INTLAAHLAA NO. 1 is a skin preparation used to treat pimples, ringworms and superficial fungal infections (fungus infections that affect the outer layers of the skin).
1. What INTLAAHLAA NO. 1 is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use INTLAAHLAA NO. 1
Do not use INTLAAHLAA NO. 1:
- If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to sulphur or any of the other ingredients of INTLAAHLAA NO. 1.
Warnings and precautions
Take special care with INTLAAHLAA NO. 1:
- Use externally only and avoid contact with eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes.
- Do not apply INTLAAHLAA NO. 1 to open wounds or to damaged or burned skin.
Other medicines and INTLAAHLAA NO.1:
Always tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary or traditional medicines). INTLAAHLAA NO.1 may interact with topical products containing mercury which can cause a foul smell and stains the skin black. INTLAAHLAA NO. 1 may change the colour of certain metals such as silver.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice before using INTLAAHLAA NO.1. Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
Driving and using machines
INTLAAHLAA NO. 1 will not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
3. How to use INTLAAHLAA NO. 1
Do not share medicines prescribed for you with any other person. Always use INTLAAHLAA NO. 1 exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.
First wash the affected area with warm water, then apply the ointment vigorously, morning and night.
If you use more INTLAAHLAA NO. 1 than you should:
In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison centre.
If you forget to use INTLAAHLAA NO. 1:
Continue with the next dose as directed. Do not use double the amount to make up for forgotten individual doses.
4. Possible side effects
INTLAAHLAA NO. 1 can have side effects. Not all side effects reported for INTLAAHLAA NO. 1 are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while using INTLAAHLAA NO. 1, please consult your health care provider for advice.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:
Frequency unknown:
- Skin irritation or inflammation such as dry, itchy, red and swollen skin.
If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. You can also report side effects to SAHPRA via the “6.04 Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Form”, found online under SAHPRA’s publications: https://www.sahpra.org.za/Publications/Index/8. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of INTLAAHLAA NO. 1.
5. How to store INTLAAHLAA NO.1
- Store at or below 25 °C.
- Keep the container tightly closed.
- Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label.
- Do not store in a bathroom.
Store all medicines out of reach of children. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g. toilets).