Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana, Tucks Medicated Pads)

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