Contractubex® Gel

Proven scar treatment

The gel from the scar specialist Merz Therapeutics is the world’s most popular scar treatment. It has been treating scars successfully for over 50 years. Today, Contractubex is available in over 60 countries worldwide and is regularly recommended by doctors all around the world.

The efficacy of Contractubex® Gel has been proven in numerous clinical studies. Its unique combination of three active ingredients works its way deep into the scar, reducing scarring from within. The result: a nearly invisible scar.1-4

Contractubex® Gel’s effectiveness is also reflected in high patient satisfaction. The positive experiences of thousands of patients show that using Contractubex® Gel really makes a difference, and scars can be treated successfully. You can start using Contractubex® Gel as soon as the wound has closed or the stitches have been removed, because the sooner you begin with the scar treatment, the better the chances of positively affecting scar development.

Reddening fades after just a few weeks, and continued treatment with Contractubex® Gel and its triple-action formula allows further improvements in appearance to be achieved. The scar becomes more elastic and flatter. Treatment may well take 3 – 6 months depending on the extent of scarring, as scar tissue regenerates very slowly. Be ambitious and stay on course – it’s worth the effort!

(1) Willital, G.H. and J. Simon, Efficacy of Early Initiation of a Gel Containing Extractum Cepae, Heparin, and Allantoin for Scar Treatment: An Observational, Noninterventional Study of Daily Practice. J Drugs Dermatol, 2013. 12(1): p. 38-42

(2) Ho, W.S., et al., Use of onion extract, heparin, allantoin gel in prevention of scarring in chinese patients having laser removal of tattoos: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Dermatol.Surg., 2006. 32(7): p. 891-896

(3) Danneberg, D., Narbenspezialgel- rasche Effekte unter therapeutischem Ultraschall: Ergebnisse einer monozentrischen Untersuchung (Scarring special gel – rapid effects with therapeutic ultrasound: results from a monocentric study). Kosmetische Medizin – Cosmetic Medicine, 2007. 28(3).

(4) Maragakis, M., et al. Possibilities of scar treatment after thoracic surgery. Drugs Exptl. Cin. Res. XXI(5) 199-206 (1995)

Contractubex®, gel

Indications: hypertrophic and keloidal scars, movement-restricting and cosmetically disfiguring scars after operations, amputations, burns and accidents; contractures such as Dupuytren’s contracture and traumatic tendon contractures; cicatrical structures (atrophic scars), once these lesions have closed.*

 ** For risks and side effects please read package inserts and ask your physician or pharmacist.

Last revision of the text: September 2023.

Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, 60048 Frankfurt**

*This is a summary of all indications granted in different countries of the EU. Please respect your local package insert and indications

**Market authorisation holder may be different for single countries