Pulmex Baby
Pulmex Baby: 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. Use in childhood
- 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: Pulmex baby
ATX code: R05CA10
Active ingredient: rosemary oil (rosemary oil) + Peru balsam (peru balsam) + eucalyptus oil (eucalyptus oil)
Manufacturer: Novartis Consumer Health, S. A. (Novartis Consumer Health, SA) (Switzerland)
Description and photo updated: 22.11.2018
Pulmex Baby is an external combined preparation with anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antiseptic action.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - ointment for external use: white, homogeneous consistency, smells of essential oils (in a cardboard box 1 aluminum tube of 20 g).
The composition of 100 mg ointment includes:
- active substances: rosemary oil - 5 mg; eucalyptus leaf oil - 5 mg; Peruvian balsam - 6 mg;
- Auxiliary components: polysorbate 20 - 5%; 30% sodium hydroxide solution - 0.92%; carbomer 974 R - 1.2%; purified water - about 76.88%.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Pulmex Baby is one of the combined herbal preparations that have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and expectorant effects, which is due to the properties of its constituent components. The drug stimulates breathing and relieves the symptoms of acute respiratory diseases.
The ointment does not irritate healthy skin.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Pulmex Baby is prescribed for children from 6 months to 3 years old in combination with other drugs for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, occurring with cough (including chronic / acute bronchitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, acute respiratory diseases, colds) …
Contraindications
- burdened history of epileptic syndrome;
- skin diseases, damage to the skin in the areas of the intended application of the drug;
- age up to 6 months;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Instructions for the use of Pulmex Baby: method and dosage
Pulmex Baby ointment is applied externally.
A small amount of ointment is applied, lightly rubbing until completely absorbed, 2 times a day on the upper and middle parts of the back and chest. The area of skin to which the ointment was applied should be covered with a dry, warm cloth.
Side effects
There is evidence of the development of hypersensitivity reactions to Peruvian balsam.
Overdose
Overdose is possible in cases of ingestion of the drug, which is associated with the eucalyptus oil included in its composition.
The main symptoms: severe dizziness, headache, vomiting, nausea, spastic pain in the abdomen, difficulty breathing, redness of the facial skin, delirium, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions, coma.
Therapy: gastric lavage, intake of saline laxatives and activated carbon.
In case of convulsions, emergency care is indicated in inpatient conditions: diazepam (slow intravenous administration) or short-acting barbiturates.
special instructions
Do not apply the product to mucous membranes (especially mouth and nose), damaged skin and burn surfaces. In cases of contact with the ointment in the eyes or on the mucous membrane, they should be rinsed with cold water.
Pulmex Baby ointment is intended exclusively for external use.
The ointment does not leave greasy stains and marks on clothes.
The preparation does not irritate healthy skin.
Pediatric use
The use of Pulmex Baby is contraindicated in patients under 6 months of age.
Drug interactions
No clinically significant interactions of Pulmex Baby with other drugs have been identified.
Analogs
The analogues of Pulmex Baby are: Doctor Mom, Bom-Benge, Eucabal Balsam C, Boromentol, Combigripp, Doctor Theiss eucalyptus.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at temperatures up to 30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 5 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Dispensed by prescription.
Reviews of Pulmex Baby
According to reviews, Pulmex Baby is an effective drug when used in children under 3 years of age. It is noted that the ointment is well absorbed and does not leave marks on clothes. Among the shortcomings, they point to the high cost and strong odor, which can lead to the development of allergies in children.
The price of Pulmex Baby in pharmacies
The price of Pulmex Baby is unknown, since the drug is not available in pharmacies. Approximate price for analogs: Dr. Theiss eucalyptus (1 can of 20 or 50 g) - 180–243 or 255–307 rubles, Eucabal Balm C (1 tube of 40 ml) - 207–233 rubles.
Change of the medicinal product should be agreed with the attending physician!
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!
