CONNETTIVINA*GEL 30G 2MG/G

Connettivina 2 mg/g gel
Hyaluronic acid sodium salt

What it is and what it is used for
Connettivina 2 mg/g gel contains the active ingredient hyaluronic acid sodium salt, a substance naturally produced by our body. Local application of hyaluronic acid facilitates the healing process of injuries.

Connettivina 2 mg/g gel is a medicine for local (topical) use indicated for the treatment of:
- abrasions, superficial wounds, burns of mild degree and small cuts, including those that may affect both the nipple and the areola, i.e. the skin area surrounding it (cracked nipples);
- localized skin irritations caused by sun, cold, wind, diaper rash, irritations and dehydration of the skin resulting from radiotherapy (medical therapy that uses high-energy radiation to destroy tumor cells);

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a few days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Connettivina:
if you are allergic to the active ingredient or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Connettivina.
Connettivina is for external use only.

The use of Connettivina, especially if prolonged, may lead to sensitization phenomena (allergic reactions). If this occurs, stop treatment and consult your doctor, who will prescribe appropriate therapy.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Local reactions, including allergic reactions, have been observed.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.