- Suggested dosing of Hamamelis virginiana, Tucks Medicated Pads (witch hazel)
- Suggested uses of Hamamelis virginiana, Tucks Medicated Pads (witch hazel)
- Hamamelis virginiana, Tucks Medicated Pads (witch hazel) adverse (side) effects
- Warnings
- Pregnancy
- Pharmacology of Hamamelis virginiana, Tucks Medicated Pads (witch hazel)
Suggested dosing of Hamamelis virginiana, Tucks Medicated Pads (witch hazel)
Apply topically PRn
See also hamamelis water
Suggested uses of Hamamelis virginiana, Tucks Medicated Pads (witch hazel)
Inflammation of skin, mucous membranes
Efficacy
Effective for itching/irritation; possibly effective for skin/mucous membrane inflammation
Hamamelis virginiana, Tucks Medicated Pads (witch hazel) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
If ingested, tannins may cause nausea, vomiting, or liver damage
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, oral use
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Hamamelis virginiana, Tucks Medicated Pads (witch hazel)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Tannins: astringent, anti-inflammatory, styptic