Fir oil
Fir oil: 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. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Abiesis oleum
ATX code: M02AX10
Active ingredient: Fir oil (Abiesis oleum)
Producer: ECOLAB, CJSC (Russia)
Description and photo updated: 20.11.2018
Prices in pharmacies: from 36 rubles.
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Fir oil is a herbal preparation with analgesic and local irritant effects.
Release form and composition
The dosage form of the drug is an oil for external use: transparent, colorless or light yellow or light yellow with a greenish tinge, has a specific smell (in a cardboard box 1 dropper bottle or a bottle of 15, 25, 30, 50 or 100 ml).
The active ingredient in the preparation: fir oil (natural mixture of bornyl acetate, monoterpene hydrocarbons, sesquiterpenes and borneol) - 100%.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
When applied externally, the drug has anti-inflammatory, local irritating and analgesic effects.
Indications for use
As a local anesthetic, fir oil is prescribed in the following cases:
- pain syndrome caused by diseases of the nervous system (plexalgia, neuritis, radiculitis, neuralgia);
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system (myositis, arthritis, arthralgia, synovitis) during exacerbations and in order to prevent exacerbations.
For sprains of tendons and muscles in sports medicine, fir oil is used as a warming massage agent.
Contraindications
- violation of the integrity of the skin;
- tumors of the peripheral nervous system;
- acute infectious diseases;
- skin diseases (including dermatitis of bacterial, viral and fungal etiology);
- pregnancy and lactation;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Instructions for the use of fir oil: method and dosage
Fir oil is applied externally.
The drug is applied to the skin in the area of pain and rubbed in with light circular movements for 2-3 minutes. After that, paper for compresses is applied and closed for several hours (preferably at night) with a warm woolen cloth. To enhance the healing effect, dry heat can be used topically before applying the oil.
The drug is used daily for 2-10 days. After 1-2 weeks the course is repeated.
Side effects
In isolated cases, the development of local allergic reactions (moderate skin redness) can be observed.
Overdose
When applied abundantly to the skin, fir oil can cause increased cardiac activity, since it penetrates deeply through the skin into the body. Allergic reactions may also occur.
special instructions
Avoid getting the oil on the mucous membrane of the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse your eyes with water or 2% baking soda solution.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
According to the instructions, fir oil is not prescribed during pregnancy / lactation.
Drug interactions
Data on the interaction of fir oil with other drugs / substances are not presented.
Analogs
Fir oil analogs are: Alvipsal, Zdorovye Balsam, Golden Star Balsam, Camphor oil, BIOFRIZ, Boromenthol, Mustard plaster, Camphor alcohol, Formic alcohol, Menthol oil and others.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of fir oil
According to reviews, Fir Oil is a safe, inexpensive and effective pain reliever and local irritant.
Price for fir oil in pharmacies
The approximate price for Fir oil (1 bottle of 30 ml) is from 45 rubles.
Fir oil: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Essential fir oil 25 ml 1 pc. RUB 36 Buy |
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Fir oil oil for external use 50 ml 1 pc. 226 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!
