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Iricar
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Iricar is a homeopathic medicine for local use that relieves the symptoms of epidermal inflammatory processes accompanied by itching (including neurodermatitis, epidermal symptoms of allergy and eczema).
The medicinal product includes the plant element Cardiospermum halicacab (its homeopathic dilution). It effectively reduces the hyperemia with itching that occurs during the development of the lesion, and also reduces the severity of inflammation and tissue edema. [ 1 ]
Indications Iricar
It is used to treat eczema, epidermal dryness, which is accompanied by itching, and neurodermatitis. It can also be used as a symptomatic antipruritic drug in case of insect bites.
Release form
The release of the therapeutic substance is realized in the form of ointment and cream - inside tubes of 50 g; inside the box - 1 such tube.
Dosing and administration
The medicine should be used externally only. A thin layer of ointment or cream is applied to the affected areas, lightly rubbing the preparation into the epidermis. Iricar can be used no more than 3 times a day. Since the medicine is tolerated without complications, it can be used for a long time.
If there is no positive effect after 1-2 weeks of treatment with the drug, therapy should be discontinued and an alternative drug should be selected.
- Application for children
It is prohibited to use the medicine in infants under 1 year of age.
Use Iricar during pregnancy
There is no information about the negative impact on the pregnant woman or the fetus when using the drug during pregnancy. But only a doctor can prescribe Irikar.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for use in people with severe hypersensitivity to any of the components of the medication.
Side effects Iricar
During the use of the drug, side effects appear only rarely. There are data on the appearance of signs of allergy during the period of use of the drug (mainly in people with hypersensitivity to the elements of the drug).
Storage conditions
Iricar should be kept in a place out of reach of small children.
Shelf life
Iricar can be used within a 5-year period from the date of manufacture of the therapeutic agent.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Iricar" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.