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Camphor ointment: composition, indications for use, contraindications, side effects and special instructions

Camphor ointment is one of the most popular medicines used to treat various diseases. It contains camphor, which has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Camphor ointment comes in various forms and is produced by several pharmaceutical companies in Russia and Lithuania.

Composition of camphor ointment

Camphor ointment contains camphor, medical petroleum jelly, medical paraffin and anhydrous lanolin. The ointment is a white mass with a characteristic smell of camphor.

In addition to ointment, camphor can be used in the form of oil, alcohol solution and injection solution. The oil contains a 10% solution of camphor in sunflower oil, the alcohol solution contains camphor, 90% alcohol and water, and the injection solution contains a 20% solution of camphor in peach or olive oil.

Indications for use

Camphor ointment is used to treat various diseases, including:

1. Muscle pain
2. Inflammatory processes
3. Rheumatism and arthritis
4. Prevention and prevention of bedsores
5. Heart failure and collapse
6. Pneumonia and purulent pleurisy
7. Poisoning with sleeping pills and narcotic drugs.

Contraindications

Despite its wide range of uses, camphor ointment has several contraindications, including:

1. Tendency to seizures
2. Epilepsy
3. Insufficient lactation
4. Acute endocarditis
5. Aneurysm of large vessels.

Side effects

Some side effects may occur when using camphor ointment, including:

1. Allergic reactions
2. Headache
3. Dizziness
4. Excitation
5. Rave
6. Cramps.

Interaction

There is no data on the interaction of camphor ointment with other drugs.

Overdose

There is no evidence of an overdose of camphor ointment.

special instructions

Before administering the injection solution, it is recommended to warm it to body temperature. In addition, before using camphor ointment, you should read the instructions for use and consult your doctor.

Conclusion

Camphor ointment is an effective medicine used to treat various diseases. Due to the presence of contraindications and the possibility of side effects, before use you should read the instructions and consult a doctor. In addition, proper storage conditions must be observed to maintain the quality and effectiveness of the ointment.