Vicks Active balsam 50gr

Vicks Active balsam instruction

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Pharmacotherapeutic group: natural local irritant for the treatment of colds.
Dosage form: ointment for external use.
The form of release: ointment of white or yellow-white color with a characteristic smell, an aluminum tube, a cardboard box.
Pharmacological properties
Locally irritating, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory.

Composition

Active substance:
    levomenthol;
    the terpentine is small;
    camphor;
    Eucalyptus oil.
Auxiliary components:
    paraffin white soft;
    Cedar oil;
    thymol.

Pharmacodynamics of Vicks Active balsam

Combination drug for external use, which provides anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, local irritant effect in diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Eliminates the symptoms of nasal congestion, within 8 hours facilitates breathing.
Camphor, turpentine and eucalyptus oil have a local irritant effect, promote coughing and excretion of mucus. Menthol expands the blood vessels, has a moderate analgesic effect, reduces the swelling of the mucous, facilitates coughing.

Pharmacokinetics

When the drug is used at the indicated doses, an extremely low level of terpenes is observed in the blood, but at the same time, a sufficiently rapid plasma clearance is observed. Systemic toxic effects when using an ointment are unlikely.

Indications for use

Inflammatory and infectious-inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, accompanied by coughing, stuffy nose and runny nose.

Contraindications for Vicks Active balsam

    Individual intolerance to the drug component;
    Bronchial asthma;
    Propensity to bronchospasm;
    Whooping cough;
    Acute pneumonia
    Cough, provoked by congestion of mucous secretions;
    Cough of the smoker;
    Cough due to emphysema;
    Epilepsy;
    False groats;
    Damage to the skin or dermatosis in the area of ​​application;
    Children up to 2 years of age (for ointment);
    Children under 12 years of age (for inhalation use);
    Propensity to develop seizures;
    Pregnancy and lactation (relative contraindications, in the absence of data on the characteristics of the reception).

Dosing and Administration

As an ointment for external use: a small amount of Vicks Active balsam is applied to the skin. With a cold and nasal congestion - on the upper and middle part of the chest. When coughing and pain in the throat - on the neck. When coughing and sore throats - on the middle and upper back.
As a preparation for inhalation (it is allowed to take adults and children who have reached the age of 12): during 10-15 minutes inhale the therapeutic couples, previously dissolving a teaspoon Vicks active balm in hot, but not boiling water. Re-use the mixture is not recommended. Duration of treatment is 5 days.

Side effects of Vicks Active balsam

From the respiratory system: laryngospasm, bronchospasm.
From the skin: skin hyperemia, urticaria at the site of application.
On the part of the organs of vision: irritation of the mucous membrane of the eyes, lacrimation (with inhalation use).

Drug Interactions

To date, the drug interaction Vicks active balsam has not been studied.

Overdose

With excessive application of Vicks Active balsam, there may be hyperemia of the skin, development of laryngospasm, bronchospasm. If you accidentally take ointment inside you can develop nausea, the appearance of spasmodic pain in the abdomen, vomiting, severe dizziness, headache, diarrhea, a rush of blood to the face, difficulty breathing, delirium, cramps, depression of the central nervous system, coma.
In this situation, the ointment should be removed with a gauze pad or vegetable oil soaked in paper. With the development of brohospazma or laryngospasm, the patient needs urgent medical assistance. In case of accidental ingestion of the drug, it is necessary to take activated charcoal and salt laxative and to do a gastric lavage.

special instructions

Vicks Active balsam with menthol and eucalyptus is a drug for external use. Do not take inside, apply to mucous membranes, damaged skin and burns. After rubbing into the skin, the affected area should not be strongly tightened with clothing. If the ointment enters the mouth or eyes, flush with plenty of water. If the patient's condition does not improve within 5 days of use, the drug should be withdrawn and consult a doctor. Does not affect the ability to manage transport.

Leave conditions

You can buy Vicks Active balsam withot a prescription.

Storage conditions

Store in a dry place, protected from light, out of reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
Shelf life of the drug is 4 years from the date of issue. After the expiration date indicated on the package, the drug should not be used.