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Active ingredients
Camphor
Release form
Butter
Composition
In 1 bottle: Camphor racemic 3 ml. Auxiliary substances: sunflower oil to 1 ml.
Pharmacological effect
Means of plant origin. When applied externally antimicrobial, irritant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect; with parenteral administration - analeptic, cardiotonic, vasoconstrictor and expectorant action. Exciting sensitive nerve endings of the skin, reflexively improves the trophism of organs and tissues. When subcutaneous injection stimulates the respiratory and vasomotor centers of the medulla oblongata. Enhances metabolic processes in the myocardium, increasing its sensitivity to the influence of sympathetic nerves. Increases the tone of the venous vessels, increases blood flow to the heart, coronary blood flow, blood supply to the brain and lungs. Standing out from the body through the respiratory tract, promotes the separation of sputum.
Pharmacokinetics
After s / c administration, camphor penetrates well through the BBB and placental barrier, is excreted in breast milk. It is excreted by the kidneys (70%), and also through the lungs (20%) and with bile (10%).
Indications
Arthralgia, Myalgia, Myositis, Sciatica, Radiculitis, Prevention of the development of bedsores.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, Tendency to convulsive reactions, Violation of the integrity of the skin, Inflammatory skin diseases at the site of the intended application.
Precautionary measures
Caution should be used in children.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Given the high permeability of camphor through the BBB, placental barrier and breast milk, the use of camphor during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) should be carried out with caution.
Dosage and administration
Externally, applied to the affected and painful areas in the form of compresses, rubbing 2 to 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is 7 to 10 days.
Side effects
Urticaria; Skin irritation; Headache, dizziness.
Overdose
Symptoms: agitation, tachycardia, convulsions. Treatment: symptomatic.
Interaction with other drugs
When applied simultaneously reduces the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D and K.In doses up to 4 g / day increases the absorption of fat-soluble drugs - extract of male fern, mebendazole, griseofulvin, probucol. When used simultaneously with saline laxatives, a sharp increase in the laxative effect is possible. papaverine, drotaverin) weaken the effect of castor oil. Anticholinesterase agents (neostigmine, pyridostigmine, rivastigmine) and glycerin increase the laxative effect of castor oil. It also acts as a means of stimulating the contractile activity of myometrium (methylergometrine, ergometrine, oxytocin, prostaglandins) up to the threat of uterine rupture during childbirth. When applied topically, it increases the percutaneous absorption of drugs applied with it to the skin.
special instructions
Allergic skin reactions are possible.