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What is it?
International Nonproprietary Name - camphorae Clinical-pharmacological group: Antiseptic agents Composition 100 ml: Active substance: Camphor 2 g. or 10 g. Excipient: Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 70% up to 100 ml Description: Transparent, colorless liquid with a characteristic camphor odor. Pharmacological action: A medicinal product of natural origin, it has local anesthetic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. It stimulates sensitive nerve endings, reflexively improving tissue and organ trophism. Pharmacokinetics: When applied to the skin surface, it is partially absorbed and undergoes oxidation. Oxidation products bind to glucuronic acid and are excreted by the kidneys. A portion of camphor is excreted unchanged through the lungs and bile. Indications: Myalgia, myositis, arthralgia, sciatica, prevention of bedsores. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation, violation of skin integrity, or inflammatory skin diseases at the application sites (including dermatitis, eczema), pregnancy, lactation, childhood (due to lack of data). Dosage and administration: For external use. Myalgia, myositis, arthralgia, sciatica: Apply to the skin, to the affected area 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment is 7-10 days. Prevention of bedsores: Treat the skin surface 2-3 times a day. Side effects: Allergic reactions (urticaria), skin irritation, headache, dizziness. Overdose: Symptoms: Excitation, tachycardia, convulsions. Treatment: Symptomatic. Storage conditions: Store in a place protected from light at a temperature of 15 – 25 C. Keep out of reach of children. Shelf life: 3 years. Do not use after the expiry date.
