Kytta® pain ointment, 150 G

Kytta® Pain Relief Ointment is an over-the-counter medicine containing the active ingredient: liquid extract of fresh comfrey root, and is suitable for the treatment of pain and inflammation in the muscles and joints.

Herbal medicine for the external treatment of:

• In adults, adolescents and children aged 8 years and over:sprains, bruises and strains following sports injuries or accidents.
• For adults aged 18 and over:joint and muscle pain; pain and swelling associated with degenerative knee osteoarthritis; acute myalgia in the back.

This medicine is for use in adults, adolescents and children aged 8 years and over. If you do not feel better or actually feel worse after 3–4 days, consult your doctor.

Kytta, the powerful 4-in-1 pain relief

1. Fast-acting^{pain relief1}
2. Anti-inflammatory
3. Decongestant
4. Speeds up the healing process 

Kytta’s unique comfrey root extract acts directly where the pain originates. Clinically proven to be effective.^1-4

¹ Gianetti BM., et al. Br J Sports Med. 2010; 44:637-41. ² Grube B., et al. Phytomedicine. 2007; 14:2-10. ³ Koll R., et al. Phytomedicine 2004;11:470-7. ⁴ Predel HG., et al. Phytomedicine. 2005; 12:707-714.

Dosage form

Ointment

Usage

• Adults aged 18 and over: Depending on the size of the affected area and the severity of the symptoms, apply a strip of ointment approximately 6 cm long 3 to 4 times daily, or a strip approximately 12 cm long 3 times daily, to the affected area and massage in thoroughly, so that a thin film of ointment forms on the skin. If necessary, the affected joint may be supported with a dressing after applying the ointment. Airtight, occlusive dressings should be avoided.
• Children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 years: Depending on the size of the area to be treated and the severity of the symptoms, apply a quantity of ointment (a 4–6 cm-long strip*) corresponding to the size of the painful area to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day and massage in thoroughly, so that a thin film of ointment forms on the skin. *1 cm of ointment corresponds to approx. 0.33 g of ointment (based on published data). The actual weight may vary depending on the thickness of the strip of ointment.
• Use in children and adolescents: Kytta Pain Ointment must not be used in children under 8 years of age due to its pyrrolizidine alkaloid content. In children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 years, the duration of use is limited to 7 days.
• Method of administration: For application to the skin. 
• Duration of use: If you do not feel any better, or if your condition worsens, after 3–4 days, consult your doctor. This medicine should not be used for longer than 10 days. For children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 years, the duration of use is limited to 7 days.

Ingredients

• What Kytta Pain Relief Ointment contains: The active ingredient is: Liquid extract of fresh comfrey root; 100 g contains 35 g of liquid extract of fresh comfrey root (Symphyti radix recens, drug-to-extract ratio (DEV) 1:2), extraction solvent: 60% ethanol (v/v).
• The other ingredients are: cetylstearyl alcohol, glycerol monostearate, sodium dodecyl sulphate, refined peanut oil, purified water, lavender oil (contains D-limonene, linalool), spruce needle oil (contains D-limonene), Phenonip (contains phenoxyethanol, ((iso)butyl-, ethyl-, methyl-, propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate), special perfume oil (contains benzyl benzoate, benzyl alcohol, citral, citronellol, coumarin, geraniol, farnesol, hydroxycitronellal, D-limonene, linalool, eugenol), PPG-1PEG-9 lauryl glycol ether, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), ethanol 96%.