Goat Butter Ointment

Products

In many countries, Caprisana, among other products, is available in pharmacies and drugstores.

Structure and properties

Goat butter is made from goat milk and consists of the milk fat. In addition to butter, ointments usually contain essential oils and excipients.

Effects

Goat butter ointments (ATC M02AX10) have circulation-enhancing, skin-conditioning, and pain-relieving properties.

Indications

For symptomatic treatment of rheumatic complaints such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint and muscle pain.

Dosage

According to the package insert. The ointments are usually rubbed in two to four times a day.

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Skin diseases, skin lesions
  • Patients with pre-damaged kidneys
  • Children under 12 years

The full precautions can be found in the package leaflet. They depend on the composition of the means.

Interactions

Drug-drug interactions are not known.

Adverse effects

Possible adverse effects include local reactions such as skin irritation and allergic reactions.