MEDICINE
Immufen HFS
Indications
Hand-Foot Syndrome is a side effect of chemotherapy, characteristic for many currently used chemotherapeutics and biological medicines. It starts with tingling sensation, burning and stiffening on the hands and feet surface. Afterwards redness and proceeding pain appears. Other symptoms of that syndrome ... Read more Hand-Foot Syndrome is a side effect of chemotherapy, characteristic for many currently used chemotherapeutics and biological medicines. It starts with tingling sensation, burning and stiffening on the hands and feet surface. Afterwards redness and proceeding pain appears. Other symptoms of that syndrome are: keratinization, desquamation, protrusion and fracture of the skin. Also blisters and ulcers can appear. These symptoms not only influence the life comfort of the patients but also when are very serious can cause lowering of therapeutic dose or even temporary treatment termination. Therefore very important is proper protection of hand and feet to prevent and ease of occurring symptoms of syndrome. It is recommended to avoid strong skin irritating substances like perfumes, forceful washing compounds, hot baths, wearing too tight shoes and excess sun exposure. It is also recommended to regular use of moisturizing and softening creams, which prevent keratinization of the skin, particular those containing urea. IMMUFEN Onco Hand-Foot Syndrome Cream contains 10% of urea, which intensely moisturizes and softens irritated skin. Additionally contained in the product substances like Omega Plus Complex, Shea butter, silk proteins or Syricalm, lubricate and moisturize skin, so that ensuring protective barrier from harmful external factors. They also create proper environment for natural regenerating processes. Proper moisturizing and lubrication of the skin, decreasing symptoms of itching, burning and tightness.
Pharmacology
IMMUFEN Onco Hand-Foot Syndrome Cream is a medical device in form of cream, rich in ingredients which form on skin moisturizing -lubricating protective barrier. Created film, eases course of side effect, of some chemotherapeutics and biological medicines, like Hand-Foot Syndrome (palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia). The cream should be used as support for main oncology therapy (chemotherapy).
Dosage and administration
Small amount of cream apply on the hands and feet skin. Gently spread. Use regularly, few times a day according to needs.
In case of any questions contact with physician.
Do not use on open not-healed wounds and for the injury with infraction or dermis.
The device is intended for adults and children over 3 years of age.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity (allergy) to product ingredients.
Storage
Store in original container in room temperature below 25°C. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Common questions
What is Immufen HFS used for?
Hand-Foot Syndrome is a side effect of chemotherapy, characteristic for many currently used chemotherapeutics and biological medicines. It starts with tingling sensation, burning and stiffening on the hands and feet surface.
What is the generic name of Immufen HFS?
Immufen HFS contains Urea, SyriCalm, Shea butter, Oil complex omega plus, hydrolyzed silk & glycine soja oil, which belongs to the group: Miscellaneous topical agents.
Who makes Immufen HFS?
Immufen HFS is marketed in Bangladesh by Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC.
How is Immufen HFS taken?
Small amount of cream apply on the hands and feet skin. Gently spread. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
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