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Mebo
Common Uses MEBO Burn Ointment contains ingredients traditionally used in Chinese Medicine for promoting skin healing. The ointment relieves skin inflammation and irritation helping to heal and soothe mild skin burns including sunburn; relief of blisters, skin chafing and symptoms of nappy rash.
Directions For the first aid treatment of minor burns, apply cool water for ten minutes. Apply ointment up to 1mm thickness over the area as quickly as possible. Every four to six hours or as required, gently remove any wound by-products and residual ointment and reapply. DO NOT use any other agents to clean the wound. Take care to avoid irritating the damaged skin. For more serious burns seek medical advice. Dressing Instruction To further protect minor burns and scalds, a dressing can be applied. Apply MEBO Burn Ointment as above. Impregnate one to two layers of sterile gauze with MEBO Burn Ointment and place over the wound. Cover with an outer bandage to hold in place. When changing the dressing, gently press down onto the wound site with sterile gauze to absorb any wound by-products and residual ointment. Dressing changes should be done daily to ensure the wound remains moist with MEBO Burn Ointment at all times. Product care High temperatures or excessive handling may alter the consistency of the ointment. This will not alter the ointment’s function or efficacy. To return the ointment to its normal state, immerse the upright tube in hot water for one to two minutes. Allow to cool, standing the tube on its top. Keep sealed and store below 30°C. Precautions Stop using if allergic or adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if allergic to sesame or beeswax. If symptoms persist, or if infection develops, see your healthcare professional. For external use only. Suitable for use with young children and during pregnancy. Shelf life 36 months from the date of manufacture. See expiry date on the bottom of the pack and on the tube crimp. Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods AUST List No. 297234
Ingredients Each gram of ointment contains concentrated liquid extract equivalent to: 55mg Coptis chinensis dry rhizome 55 mg Phellodendron chinense dry stem bark 55mg Scutellaria baicalensis dry root The ointment base contains sesame oil and beeswax
General Information MEBO Burn Ointment is a 100% natural ointment with ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for their wound healing properties, helping to soothe and heal mild skin burns including sun burn, nappy rash and chafing. The ointment provides a cooling and soothing effect on the skin.
Warnings For the treatment of burns, apply cool water for ten minutes. For first aid treatment of minor burns, apply ointment every four to six hours or as required. If symptoms persist or for more serious burns, consult your health care provider.
