Composition, form of production and packaging
? Cream for external use in white, with a characteristic odor.
1 g
methylsalicylate 10 mg
menthol racemic 10 mg
camphor racemic 20 mg
benzyl nicotinate 10 mg
Auxiliary substances: paraffin liquid, emulsifier, beeswax white, cetyl palmitate, pine tree oil, water.
40 g - aluminum tubes (1) - packs of cardboard.
INSTRUCTION FOR THE SPECIALIST.
Description of the drug approved by the manufacturer for the printed edition of 2011.
PHARMACHOLOGIC EFFECT
Combined drug, the effect of which is due to its constituent components; has a local irritating, anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect.
Camphor is a medicinal product of plant origin, antiseptic, local irritating, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Exciting sensitive nerve endings of the skin, dilates the blood vessels and improves the trophism of organs and tissues.
Methylsalicylate has an anti-inflammatory and local analgesic effect; Racetenol with local application has a local irritant effect.
Benzylnicotinate extends the superficial blood vessels, improving the blood flow of the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
PHARMACOKINETICS
Active substances quickly penetrate into the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Due to the low concentration of active substances in the cream (camphor 2%, methyl salicylate, benzilnicotinate, racemenol 1%), the degree of penetration into the systemic blood flow is negligible, which ensures local action in the inflammatory focus.
When applied to the surface of the skin, the active ingredients are partially absorbed; metabolized in the liver, excreted mainly by the kidneys.
INDICATIONS
- Arthralgia, neuralgia, sciatica, sciatica, lumbago;
- Muscle pain (myalgia) of rheumatic and non-rheumatic origin;
- Post-traumatic inflammation of soft tissues and joints.
DOSING MODE
Outwardly.
Adults and children over 16 years of age are applied a thin layer and gently rubbed into the skin of the affected area 3-4 times / day. For one application, squeeze a strip of cream about 2 cm long, the cream can be applied simultaneously to no more than 2 skin areas; The application area for the area should not exceed the area of ​​two palms. The course of treatment - no more than 7-8 days.
SIDE EFFECT
Possible: allergic skin reactions (urticaria); skin irritation; photosensitization; headache, dizziness, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting and contact dermatitis.
If any of the side effects listed in the manual are aggravated, or if you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, tell your doctor.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- violation of the integrity of the skin;
- eczema;
- dermatitis;
- Pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- age up to 16 years;
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and to NSAIDs.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
It is not recommended to use Kamphart during pregnancy and lactation.
APPLICATION FOR CHILDREN
The drug is contraindicated in children under 16 years.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
It should be used only externally.
It is necessary to avoid getting the drug in the eyes, it is impossible to apply to sensitive areas of the skin, including. in the face (especially the nose). In case of contact with the cream on sensitive areas of the skin, immediately flush the preparation with plenty of running water. If the eyes get into the mucous membrane, the cream should be washed off with plenty of water.
After applying the cream, you should thoroughly wash your hands if they are not the object of treatment.
On the area on which the cream is applied, do not apply warming compresses, and the cream is not applied to the pre-heated skin. Treated skin cream areas must be protected from sunlight in connection with the likelihood of signs of photosensitivity. In case of accidental ingestion, consult a doctor.
OVERDOSE
Symptoms: a potential danger with topical application of the cream is the occurrence of severe irritation, allergic contact dermatitis and anaphylactic reactions. If you accidentally get the drug inside or when applied to the mucous membrane (especially the nose), children may develop toxic reactions.
Symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting, headache, convulsions, delirium, oppression of the central nervous system and coma.
Due to the presence of camphor in the composition of the respiratory depression, which is accompanied by a characteristic odor, anuria can develop.
Treatment: rinse the stomach, take a laxative and activated charcoal. Do not induce vomiting. When cramps occur in / in diazepam or short-acting barbiturates (sodium thiopental).
DRUG INTERACTION
Methylsalicylate (when it is absorbed from the surface of the skin) can enhance the effect of anticoagulants, methotrexate.
TERMS OF RELEASE FROM PHARMACY
The drug is approved for use as a means of OTC.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STORAGE
Store the drug at a temperature of no higher than 25 В° C. Keep out of the reach of children. Shelf life - 5 years.
Do not use after the expiration date.
