Turpentine Ointment

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Instructions for use:

1. Pharmacological action
2. Release form
3. Indications for use
4. Method of application
5. Side effects
6. Contraindications

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Turpentine ointment is a herbal anti-inflammatory agent.

pharmachologic effect

Turpentine ointment has a disinfecting, distracting, irritating, analgesic effect. An ointment is produced on the basis of purified turpentine - turpentine oil, which tends to easily penetrate the epidermis and irritate nerve endings. Turpentine is produced from coniferous resins, mainly from pine trees.

An irritating effect is exerted by active substances that are released under the influence of turpentine. Histamine and other inflammatory mediators cause skin redness, slight swelling, vasodilation, and endorphins and enkephalins relieve pain.

The distracting effect of turpentine ointment is explained by the fact that when the ointment is applied, two streams of excitation enter the nervous system: from the internal organs and directly from the treatment site on the skin.

The use of turpentine ointment for coughing is possible due to its mucolytic and expectorant effect.

Release form

Turpentine ointment is produced in tubes and cans of 25 and 50 g.

Indications for the use of turpentine ointment

According to the instructions, turpentine ointment is effective for neuritis, rheumatism, myalgia, neuralgia, radiculitis, arthralgia, chronic, acute respiratory diseases.

Lice turpentine ointment also helps, and it is used for coughing.

Mode of application

Turpentine ointment for the treatment of diseases associated with joints, muscles is applied to the affected areas two times a day, rubbed in and cover the treatment site with a warming bandage.

Turpentine ointment for coughing is used in the form of rubbing: the agent is rubbed into the skin of the upper half of the body, soles, avoiding getting the ointment on the nipples and on the heart area. After rubbing, the patient should be warm. Usually, after two or three procedures, the condition improves. In this way, even an old cough can be cured.

Using turpentine ointment for children as rubbing, for the first procedure it is recommended to mix it in equal parts with baby cream (to avoid burns on the skin).

Turpentine ointment for lice helps well. She should treat the scalp, cover with cellophane wrap and hold for two hours. After the procedure for lice and nits, comb out and rinse your hair and scalp with a regular shampoo.

Side effects

If the patient has an individual sensitivity to the active substance of turpentine ointment, allergic reactions may occur: burning, redness, swelling, rash, itching on the skin. In some cases, suffocation, decreased blood pressure, loss of consciousness, convulsions, confusion, increased heart rate occur.

If side effects appear, the issue of replacing the product should be resolved.

Contraindications

According to the instructions, turpentine ointment cannot be used for renal, hepatic pathologies, skin diseases, especially those in which the integrity of the skin is damaged. The ointment is not recommended for use by pregnant, lactating women.

Avoid getting turpentine ointment in the eyes, on mucous membranes.

It is impossible to use turpentine ointment for children under one and a half, two years old (at this age, any warming rubbing is contraindicated for children.), At an older age, children are prescribed ointment with great care - due to lack of information about the safety of using the drug in pediatrics.

Turpentine ointment: prices in online pharmacies

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Turpentine ointment ointment for external use 25 g 1 pc.

RUB 16

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Turpentine ointment 20% ointment for external use 25 g 1 pc.

RUB 18

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Turpentine ointment 20% ointment for external use 25 g 1 pc.

RUB 30

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Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!