Glycerine & Ichthammol 500ml

Glycerine & Ichthammol 500ml is a topical veterinary preparation containing glycerin and ichthammol, formulated for external application to moist or weeping skin lesions.

The glycerin provides a hygroscopic action, helping draw moisture from affected areas, while ichthammol is traditionally used in topical skin and wound-care preparations for its antiseptic and bacteriostatic properties.

It is particularly suited to weeping or moist lesions and can be used as part of a poultice-style approach to topical care.

Key Features & Benefits

• Contains glycerin and ichthammol
• For external topical application
• Suitable for weeping or moist lesions
• Hygroscopic action helps manage moisture
• Ichthammol provides bacteriostatic properties
• Traditionally used in poultice-style wound and skin care
• Suitable for topical veterinary care

Ideal For

Glycerine & Ichthammol is particularly suited to:

• Weeping skin lesions
• Moist lesions
• Areas requiring topical moisture management
• Poultice-style applications
• General external skin and wound care

Directions

Apply externally to the affected area as directed by the product label or veterinarian.

For use as a poultice, apply to the affected area and bandage appropriately where required.

Exact application frequency, duration and bandaging instructions were not supplied and should be taken from the current product label or veterinary instructions.

FAQs

What is Glycerine & Ichthammol used for?

It is an external topical preparation intended particularly for weeping or moist lesions and is commonly used in poultice-style applications.

What does ichthammol do?

Ichthammol is traditionally used in topical preparations for its bacteriostatic and antiseptic properties.

What does the glycerin do?

Glycerin has a hygroscopic action, meaning it attracts and retains moisture. In this formulation, this property is useful when managing moist or weeping lesions.

Can it be used as a poultice?

Yes. Glycerine & Ichthammol is commonly used as a topical poultice preparation.

Is it for internal use?

No. This is an external topical preparation.

Product Information

Product: Glycerine & Ichthammol
Size: 500ml
Ingredients: Glycerin and Ichthammol
Product type: Topical veterinary preparation
Application: External/topical
Suitable for: Weeping and moist lesions

Important

The supplied product information describes anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties. For the Shopify listing, these should be presented as properties of the ingredients/product rather than guaranteed treatment outcomes.

For deep, extensive, infected or non-healing wounds, veterinary assessment is recommended.