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What the ointment treats
Compound Madecassol Ointment, exported under the name Compound Liposol Ointment, is an over-the-counter medication made by South Korea’s Dongkook Pharmaceutical. According to information published through the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s drug database, it is intended for the early treatment of corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions, including dermatitis and wounds with secondary infections caused by bacteria susceptible to neomycin.
How to use it
Patients should apply an appropriate amount to the affected area once or twice a day and follow the labeled dosage. Children should use the ointment only under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.
The product should not be used in or around the eyes and is not intended for ophthalmic use. If it gets into the eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek treatment from an ophthalmologist if symptoms are severe. It should not be used for cosmetic purposes, including after applying makeup or shaving, or under an airtight dressing without a doctor’s supervision.
Who should not use it
The ointment should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to its ingredients or to aminoglycoside antibiotics such as streptomycin, kanamycin, gentamicin and neomycin, or to bacitracin. It is also unsuitable for certain skin infections and conditions, including skin tuberculosis, syphilis, candidiasis, ringworm, shingles, herpes simplex, chickenpox, vaccinia, scabies and pubic lice.
Other exclusions include eczematous outer-ear infections involving a perforated eardrum, ulcers other than those associated with Behcet’s disease, deep second-degree or more severe burns or frostbite, perioral dermatitis, common acne and rosacea. Patients with wounds on the breast should not use it. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and children should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
Possible side effects and storage
Users should stop applying the ointment and consult a doctor or pharmacist if they develop worsening infection or wounds, impetigo, folliculitis, boils, viral infection, skin irritation, stinging, warmth or burning, rash, redness, flushing, itching, swelling, bumps, small blisters, dryness, pustular dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, rough skin, heat rash, pressure sores or pus-filled blisters.
Use on the eyelids may raise pressure inside the eye or contribute to glaucoma, with symptoms including blurred vision or other visual problems. Systemic absorption may also cause serious effects such as Cushing syndrome, high blood sugar, diabetes or vision impairment.
The ointment should be stored at room temperature and kept out of children’s reach. The information is based on public drug data from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and does not replace a medical diagnosis or prescription. Patients should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using the medication.
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