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Vaseline: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Vaselin
ATX code: D11AX
Active ingredient: petroleum jelly (Vaselin)
Producer: Tver Pharmaceutical Factory, JSC (Russia); Altayvitamins (Russia); Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia); Tatkhimpharmpreparaty, JSC (Russia); Samaramedprom (Russia); Tula pharmaceutical factory (Russia), etc.
Description and photo update: 2019-26-08
Prices in pharmacies: from 10 rubles.
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Vaseline is a dermatoprotective drug.
Release form and composition
The drug is available in the form of an ointment for external use (in tubes and cans of 20, 25 and 30 mg).
Vaseline contains soft white paraffin as an active substance.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Ointment Vaseline is a dermatoprotective agent that has an emollient effect.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Vaseline is used to:
- Softening the skin, including after the negative impact of environmental factors (temperature drops, wind, sun);
- Protection of the wound surface in case of skin damage;
- Facilitation of medical procedures (with the introduction of a gas outlet tube or an enema tip into the rectum, before setting cans).
Contraindications
The use of the drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance.
Instructions for the use of Vaseline: method and dosage
The drug is used externally, applied to previously cleansed skin in a small amount, rubbing slightly. If necessary, use for applications.
Side effects
With prolonged use of the ointment, allergic reactions and skin irritation may occur at the site of application of the drug.
Overdose
There is no information.
special instructions
After applying the drug, wash your hands with soap and water.
It is recommended to avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes.
Drug interactions
Vaseline ointment does not interact with other drugs, since it belongs to indifferent substances.
Analogs
The analogues of Vaseline are: Vaseline Medical ointment for external use, Sudocrem, Exipial M lipolation, Exipial M hydrolotion, Glycerin, Uroderm, Solcoseryl, Karboderm, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life is 5 years. Store at a temperature not exceeding 15 ° C, out of reach of children and protected from light.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Vaseline
According to reviews, Vaseline is inexpensive, effective, affordable and versatile. Users do not note any significant shortcomings. There are almost no reported side effects.
The price of Vaseline in pharmacies
The approximate price of Vaseline (1 can of 25 g) is 15–41 rubles.
Vaseline: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Mink Cosmetic Vaseline 10 g 1 pc. RUB 10 Buy |
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Vaseline ointment for external use 25 g 1 pc. RUB 13 Buy |
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Vaseline ointment for external use 25 g 1 pc. RUB 15 Buy |
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Vaseline ointment for external use 30 g 1 pc. RUB 15 Buy |
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Vaseline ointment for external use 30 g 1 pc. RUB 15 Buy |
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Vaseline ointment for external use 30 g 1 pc. RUB 17 Buy |
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Vaseline ointment for external use 30 g 1 pc. RUB 20 Buy |
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Vaseline ointment for external use 30 g 1 pc. RUB 25 Buy |
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Vaseline ointment for external use 25 g 1 pc. RUB 37 Buy |
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Vaseline medical tube 30g RUB 38 Buy |
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Vaseline cosmetic 42 ml 1 pc. RUB 51 Buy |
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Vaseline cosmetic 42 g RUB 62 Buy |
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Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
