Camphor Alcohol - Instructions For Use, Price, Composition, Reviews, Analogues

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Camphor alcohol

Camphor alcohol: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Camphor spiritus

ATX code: M02AX10

Active ingredient: camphor (camphor)

Producer: Omsk Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Pharmaceutical Factory GPP of Krasnoyarsk Territory (Russia), Pharmaceutical Factory, JSC, Izhevsk (Russia), Ivanovskaya Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Tula Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia)

Description and photo updated: 20.11.2018

Prices in pharmacies: from 11 rubles.

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Camphor alcohol is an external herbal preparation with analgesic and local anesthetic effects.

Release form and composition

The dosage form of the release is a solution for external use (alcohol): colorless, transparent, has a camphor smell (in a cardboard box 1 bottle of 15, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 or 100 ml).

Composition of 1 ml solution:

• active substance: camphor - 20 or 100 mg;
• additional component: 70% ethanol (ethyl alcohol) - up to 1 ml.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Camphor alcohol is a natural preparation with local irritating, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Promotes reflex improvement in the trophism of organs and tissues, excitation of sensitive nerve endings.

Pharmacokinetics

The solution, when applied to the skin surface, is partially absorbed, undergoing oxidation. Then the oxidation products are combined with glucuronic acid. It is excreted by the kidneys. Partially camphor is excreted by bile and lungs unchanged.

Indications for use

• sciatica, myalgia, arthralgia, myositis;
• bedsores (prevention of education).

Contraindications

• inflammatory skin diseases or a violation of the integrity of the skin at the site of the intended application of the solution, including dermatitis, eczema;
• pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding;
• age up to 18 years;
• individual intolerance to the components present in the composition of Camphor alcohol.

Instructions for the use of Camphor alcohol: method and dosage

The drug is used externally.

The solution is applied to the skin 2-3 times a day. In the treatment of myositis, myalgia, arthralgia, sciatica, the duration of use is 7-10 days.

Side effects

Possible side reactions: skin irritation, allergic reactions (urticaria), dizziness, headache.

Overdose

The main symptoms are tachycardia, agitation, convulsions.

Therapy: symptomatic.

special instructions

There is no information.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

According to the instructions, Camphor alcohol is not prescribed during pregnancy / breastfeeding.

Pediatric use

For patients under 18 years of age, the drug is not prescribed.

Drug interactions

Data on the interaction of components in the composition of camphor alcohol with other drugs / substances are not presented.

Analogs

Camphor alcohol analogs are Camphor, Camphor ointment, Camphor oil.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a place protected from light at a temperature of 15-25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

The shelf life is 3 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews of camphor alcohol

According to reviews, Camphor alcohol is a safe, inexpensive and effective drug with local irritating, antiseptic and analgesic effects. Also, the solution is often used for acne and problem skin care.

Price for Camphor alcohol in pharmacies

The approximate price for Camphor alcohol (1 bottle of 40 ml) is 13–21 rubles.

Camphor alcohol: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Camphor alcohol 2% solution for external use alcohol 40 ml 1 pc. RUB 11 Buy

Camphor alcohol 10% solution for external use alcohol 40 ml 1 pc. RUB 14 Buy

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Camphor alcohol 2% solution for external use alcohol 40 ml 1 pc. RUB 17 Buy

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Camphor alcohol 10% solution for external use alcohol 40 ml 1 pc. 19 RUB Buy

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Camphor alcohol 2% solution for external use alcohol 40 ml 1 pc. RUB 96 Buy

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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author

Education: Rostov State Medical University, 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!