camphor, turpentine, eucalyptus oil, levomenthol | Vicks Active Balm with menthol and eucalyptus 50 g

Release form

Vicks Active Balm menthol-eucalyptus. Ointment for external use

Packaging

In a plastic jar, 50 g of ointment. In a cardboard box 1 can.

Pharmacological action

A local irritant of natural origin.

Combined drug whose action is due to the components that make up its composition.

Local irritating effect.

Anti-inflammatory effect.

Antiseptic effect.

A decrease in the degree of nasal congestion with a single application of the drug is observed up to 8 hours.

Indications

In the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by:

Runny nose.

Feeling of stuffy nose.

Cough.

Sore throat.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Tendency to laryngo - and bronchospasm.

Bronchial asthma.

Whooping cough.

False croup (acute stenosing laryngotracheitis).

Cough caused by accumulation of sputum (mucus).

Prolonged or chronic cough caused by smoking or emphysema.

Damage to the skin and skin diseases in the area of ​​the alleged application of the drug.

Children under 2 years old.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Due to the lack of experience in pregnant and lactating women, the use of the drug in this group is not recommended.

Special instructions

Do not swallow.

Do not apply to the skin on the nose and / or face.

Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes of the nose, and mouth. In case of accidental contact with the ointment in the eyes and mucous membranes, plentiful washing with water is recommended.

Never heat a drug or use it in a heated state.

After rubbing, clothing covering the application area should not be tightened too much.

If you do not feel better within 5 days or get worse, you should consult a doctor.

Effect on the ability to drive vehicles and control mechanisms

The use of the drug does not have a negative effect: on the ability to perform potentially dangerous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions. (including driving and other vehicles, working with moving mechanisms).

Composition of

100 g of ointment contains:

Active ingredients

Levomenthol 2.75 g

Camphor 5 g eucalyptus oil 1.5 g

Terpentine oil 5 g

Excipients

Timol oil 0.45 g, white soft paraffin up to 100 g.

Dosage and administration

External use (rubbing).

Only for adults and children over 2 years.

With a runny nose and nasal congestion: rub the ointment with light movements 2 to 4 times a day into the skin of the chest.

For cough and sore throat: rub the ointment with light movements 2 to 4 times a day into the skin of the neck.

When coughing: rub the ointment with light movements 2 to 4 times a day into the skin of the back.

Duration of treatment on average up to 5 days.

Side effects

Allergic reactions, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, possible skin irritation in the area of ​​application of the drug, lacrimation.

Overdose

Symptoms: skin irritation at the site of application of the drug, bronchospasm, laryngospasm.

Treatment: excess ointment can be removed with a gauze or paper towel moistened with vegetable oil. With broncho - or laryngospasm, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Storage Conditions

Keep out of the reach and sight of children at temperatures not exceeding 25 C.

Expiration

4 years.

Effective thing GUSTs

Camphor, Turpentine, Eucalyptus oil, levomenthol

Dosage form

ointment