Vix Active Balm with menthol and eucalyptus (Vicks Active Balsam with menthol and eucalipt)

Composition Pharmacodynamics Indications Carefully Contraindications Dosing and Administration Side effects Form release / dosage
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Active substanceCamphor + Eucalyptus oil + Terpentine oil + LevomentolCamphor + Eucalyptus oil + Terpentine oil + Levomentol
Dosage form: & nbspointment for external use
Composition:
For 100 g of ointment:

active substances: levomenthol 2.75 g, camphor 5.00 g, eucalyptus oil 1.50 g, turpentine oil 5.00 g;

Excipients: thymol 0.25 g, cedar oil 0.45 g, paraffin white soft to 100 g.

Description:
Ointment is white to yellowish white, with a characteristic odor.
Pharmacotherapeutic group:Local irritant of natural origin
ATX: & nbsp

R.05.X   Other combined drugs used for catarrhal diseases

Pharmacodynamics:

Combined drug, the effect of which is due to the components that make up its composition. It has a local irritating, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect. Reduction in the degree of nasal congestion with a single application of the drug is observed up to 8 hours.

Pharmacokinetics:

The drug has a local effect. The components of the drug are almost not absorbed.

Indications:

For symptomatic treatment in the complex therapy of catarrhal rhinitis, nasal congestion, sore throat and cough that has arisen against the background of colds.

If necessary, please consult with your doctor before using the medication.

Contraindications:

Increased sensitivity to the drug, the propensity to laryngo and bronchospasm, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, croup false (acute constrictive laryngotracheitis), cough, expectoration caused by congestion (mucus), prolonged or chronic cough caused by smoking or emphysema, skin damage and skin diseases in the area of ​​presumed drug application, pregnancy, children under 2 years.

Carefully:

Breastfeeding period.

Pregnancy and lactation:

In connection with the lack of experience in pregnant and lactating women, the use of the drug in pregnant women is contraindicated.

If the drug is used during breastfeeding, breastfeeding should be stopped for the period of application.During lactation, ointment should not be applied to the skin of the breast of the nursing mother, because of the possible risk of apnea in the infant due to the child's contact with the area of ​​application of the ointment.

Dosing and Administration:

External application (grinding).

Only for adults and children over 2 years.

Rub the ointment with light movements 2-4 times a day in the skin of the chest with a cold and nasal congestion; in the neck skin when coughing and sore throat; into the skin of the back when coughing. The duration of treatment on average 5 days.

The drug is intended for external use only. If there is no improvement after treatment or new symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor.

Use the drug only according to the method of administration and the doses specified in the instructions. If necessary, please consult with your doctor before using the medication.

You should see a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 2-3 days of treatment.

Side effects:

Redness of the skin, skin irritation in the application area, allergic dermatitis, lacrimation.

Undesirable reactions are observed rarely and are usually slightly pronounced.

When using the drug in accordance with the recommendations specified in the instructions for use, the systemic effect of the drug is virtually nonexistent.

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.

In order to obtain new information on the safety of the drug, medical professionals are advised to report each case of an undesirable reaction that occurred when using the Vix Active Balm with menthol and eucalyptus. This allows you to constantly monitor the benefit / risk ratio of the drug.

Overdose:

Symptoms: irritation of the skin in the areas of application, bronchospasm, laryngospasm.

Treatment: an excessive amount of ointment can be removed using a gauze or paper napkin moistened with vegetable oil. When bronho-or laryngospasm it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor.

Ingestion of the ointment can cause such gastrointestinal symptoms as vomiting and diarrhea. If the symptoms described above may require symptomatic therapy.

Accidental ingestion of a significant amount of ointment can cause acute poisoning, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and headache, dizziness, heat / redness of the skin, convulsions, suffocation and coma.

In case of accidental ingestion, immediately consult a doctor. Do not induce vomiting.

Interaction:

Not studied.

Special instructions:

Read the instructions carefully before using the product. Keep the manual, it may be needed again.

If you have any questions, contact your doctor. The medicine you are treating is intended for you personally, and it should not be passed on to others, as it can harm them even if you have the same symptoms as you.

Do not apply the product to damaged or irritated skin, wounds or mucous membranes. Do not swallow. Do not apply to the skin in the nose. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes of the mouth or face. The drug is intended for external use only. In case of accidental ingestion of ointment in the eyes and mucous membranes, extensive washing with water is recommended.

Never heat the product and do not apply it in the heated state.

After rubbing, the clothing covering the area of ​​application of the preparation should not be strongly tightened.

If the state of health does not improve or becomes worse, you need to see a doctor.

Effect on the ability to drive transp. cf. and fur:

The use of the drug does not adversely affect the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities requiring increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including driving and other vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, etc.).

Form release / dosage:

Ointment for external use.

Packaging:

By 25, 50 and 100 g in a can of polypropylene with a lid of polypropylene.

Each bank along with the instruction for use is placed in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life:
4 years.
Do not use after the expiration date.
Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe
Registration number:LP-000097
Date of registration:22.12.2010 / 01.03.2016
Expiration Date:Unlimited
The owner of the registration certificate:Procter and Gamble Distributing Company, LLC Procter and Gamble Distributing Company, LLC Russia
Manufacturer: & nbsp
Information update date: & nbsp11.03.2017
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