Hellebore water, water-alcoholic solution for external use, bottle 100 ml

Instructions Hellebore water aqueous-alcoholic solution for external use bottle 100 ml

Composition

active ingredient: 1 ml of the drug contains tincture of hellebore rhizomes with roots (Veratri rhizomata cum radicibus) (1:10) [extractant ethanol 70% (v/v)] – 0.5 ml;

excipient: purified water.

Dosage form

Solution for external use, water-alcohol.

Main physicochemical properties: cloudy brownish-yellow liquid with sediment.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Drugs used for ectoparasitic diseases, including scabies.

ATX code P03A X.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

A drug for the treatment of pediculosis. It has an antiparasitic effect (on lice and nits localized on the hairy areas of the head and pubis, as well as on clothing). Contains alkaloids as the main pharmacologically active compounds that are part of the roots and rhizomes of hellebore. The mechanism of action of the drug is due to the effect on the smooth muscles of the intestines of parasites, which disrupts their ability to feed and reproduce. In addition, the drug improves hair growth when applied externally, has a weak analgesic and antibacterial effect.

Pharmacokinetics

When applied externally, the alkaloids that make up the preparation are practically not absorbed and have no or only a slight resorptive effect. However, with prolonged use and active rubbing into the skin, they can partially penetrate very deep tissues and exhibit resorptive effects.

Indication

Pediculosis of the scalp and pubic area.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Infected skin lesions.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions

With simultaneous use of preparations from plants containing tannins, the pharmacological effect is reduced.

Application features

To avoid re-infection, it is necessary to disinfect underwear and bed linen simultaneously with the use of the drug.

The drug "Hemerichna Voda" should be used only externally on intact skin. When using the drug, caution should be exercised and avoid contact with mucous membranes, eyes, and wound surfaces due to the risk of developing resorptive effects. It is necessary to remember the high toxicity of the drug when it enters the gastrointestinal tract and bloodstream. In case of contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

Does not affect.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

There is no data on the safety and effectiveness of the use of the medicinal product "Hemerichna Voda" during pregnancy or breastfeeding, therefore the drug should not be prescribed during this period.

Method of administration and doses

Before use, the preparation "Hemerichna Voda" must be shaken. The preparation should be applied to thoroughly washed wet hair with a cotton or gauze swab. Then, tie your head with a scarf, then wash your hands with soap. After 30 minutes, rinse your hair several times with warm running water, and then wash your hair with soap or shampoo. After washing, it is recommended to comb your hair with a thick comb to remove dead lice and nits. Caution should be exercised when using the preparation.

Children

The safety and effectiveness of the drug in children have not been established, therefore it is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age without a doctor's prescription.

Overdose

With prolonged use and exceeding the recommended doses of the drug, the alkaloids that make up the drug can cause resorptive effects, manifested by hypotensive action, nausea, vomiting, strong cholinomimetic action and depression of cardiac activity. If a large amount of alkaloids enters the blood, cardiac arrest is possible, therefore, taking the drug internally is unacceptable.

Treatment: symptomatic therapy; use of anticholinergics, cardiovascular drugs, and drugs to normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract.

First aid for poisoning.

In case of accidental ingestion of the drug - gastric lavage with tannin solutions, suspension of activated charcoal or white clay; then prescribe saline laxatives; in case of damage to the mucous membranes - irrigation with a 2% solution of novocaine.

Adverse reactions

Allergic reactions in the form of skin itching, erythema.

If the drug is accidentally ingested, nausea, vomiting, and allergic reactions are possible.

Expiration date

2 years.

Do not use after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions

Store in original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Packaging

100 ml in a jar. 1 jar in a cardboard pack.

Vacation category

According to the recipe.

Producer

Location of the manufacturer and its business address

61010, Ukraine, Kharkiv, 1 Hordienkivska St.