Tiger balm
Tiger balm: 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: Tigris resina
Active ingredient: menthol (Mentholum), camphor (Caphura), eucalyptus oil (Eucalyptus oleum), peppermint oil (Peppermint oleum), clove oil (oleum Autem Caryophyllis), cinnamon oil (Cinnamomum oleum), white camphor oil album (Caphura oleum)
Producer: Nantong Qianqianhui Need Chemical Co., Ltd (China); Nantong Zhongdao Pharmaceutocal Co. (China); OJSC "Novosibkhimpharm" (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2019-08-07
Prices in pharmacies: from 82 rubles.
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Tiger balm is a combined preparation for external and local use based on natural ingredients, has a local analgesic, anti-inflammatory and warming effect, eliminates itching from insect bites.
Release form and composition
The drug is available in the form of an ointment: a soft homogeneous mass of almost white or white color, without foreign inclusions, has a specific smell of essential oils (27 g in cans, 1 can in a cardboard box and instructions for using Tiger Balm).
100 g of ointment contains active ingredients:
- peppermint oil - 8 g;
- eucalyptus oil - 9.5 g;
- cinnamon oil - 2 g;
- clove oil - 3.8 g;
- white camphor oil - 2 g;
- camphor - 14 g;
- menthol - 14 g.
Auxiliary components: white petrolatum, paraffin.
Pharmacological properties
Tiger Balm is a preparation for external use, the combined composition of natural ingredients of which provides a local analgesic, anti-inflammatory and warming effect, and eliminates itching in case of insect bites.
The high efficiency of the ointment and the wide range of its application are due to the unique selection of the active ingredients, and the observance of the principle of the balance of their interaction:
- peppermint oil and menthol: have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, local irritant and antiseptic efficacy;
- eucalyptus oil: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, distracting and regenerating;
- clove oil: a good antiseptic, reduces pain when sprains and muscles;
- white camphor oil and camphor: have a local irritating and antiseptic effect;
- cinnamon oil: increases blood circulation, has an antiseptic and warming effect.
Natural essential oils included in Tiger Balsam are safe and effective in the treatment and prevention of diseases of various etiologies.
The use of the ointment during the massage helps to restore muscle tone, relieve the feeling of fatigue and overstrain.
Indications for use
- back and joint pain;
- pain syndrome with sprains of ligaments and muscles;
- headache;
- runny nose;
- colds - as a warming agent;
- itching from insect bites.
In addition, the use of Tiger Balm is indicated for massage.
Contraindications
The use of the ointment is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to the components of its composition.
Tiger balm, instructions for use: method and dosage
Ointment Tiger Balm is intended for external use by applying to the skin problem areas of the body (including pulsation points, reflexogenic zones) with light massaging movements until a warming effect appears.
Recommended methods of applying the balm depending on the disease / condition:
- pain in muscles / joints: on painful areas and reflexogenic points - 3-4 times a day;
- headache: on the forehead and temples, as well as on the skin in the area of reflexogenic points - 3-4 times a day;
- colds: applied to the neck, bridge of the nose, chest, used as part of a mixture for inhalation;
- runny nose of various etiology: a thin layer on the area of the bridge of the nose, wings of the nose, temples;
- insect bites to relieve itching: a thin layer on the bite site.
To warm up and prepare the muscles before sports activities, it is recommended to massage the body with a small amount of balm 5 minutes before the start of the workout.
Side effects
The development of allergic reactions is possible.
Overdose
Overdose symptoms have not been established.
special instructions
The ointment contains only natural ingredients, there are no preservatives, parabens, fragrances or dyes.
Avoid getting the drug on the mucous membranes and in the eyes. Hands should be thoroughly washed after each procedure.
Drug interactions
The interaction of Tiger Balsam with other means for external use has not been established.
Analogs
Analogs of Tiger Balm are “Golden Star”, “Tiger” Balm, “White Tiger” Balm, Tiger Balm Red, Tiger Black Balm, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at 15-25 ° C.
Expiration date - see the package.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Tiger Balm
Almost all reviews of Tiger Balm are positive. According to many patients, the ointment is an effective remedy for headaches and muscle fatigue after physical exertion. For colds in children, mothers use an ointment for rubbing and inhaling. They report that inhaling the vapors of the healing oils is good for treating the common cold.
The price of Tiger Balm in pharmacies
Price for Tiger Balm 27 g in a jar (jar), per package containing 1 pc. can be from 150 rubles; 3 g in a jar (jar) - 88 rubles
Tiger balm: prices in online pharmacies
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Tiger balm 4 g 1 pc. 82 RUB Buy |
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Tiger balm 4 g 110 RUB Buy |
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Tiger balm 27 g 191 r Buy |
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Tiger balm 27 g 1 pc. 191 r Buy |
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!
