Hevkamen ointment tuba 40 g

Instructions for Hevkamen ointment tube 40 g

Composition

active ingredients: racemic menthol, racemic camphor, eucalyptus oil, clove oil;

1 g of ointment contains racemic menthol 0.18 g (180 mg), racemic camphor 0.1 g (100 mg), eucalyptus oil 0.1 g (100 mg), clove oil 0.01 g (10 mg);

excipients: paraffin, white soft paraffin.

Dosage form

Ointment.

Main physicochemical properties: white or white with a yellowish tinge ointment with a specific odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Topical agents for joint and muscle pain. ATX code M02A X10.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

The mechanism of action of the drug is due to the active substances that make up the drug. Irritates nerve endings, dilates arterioles and capillaries, which contributes to the development of a distracting and analgesic effect. Reduces exudation and seals cell membranes. Has a distracting, weak analgesic, moderate anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect.

Pharmacokinetics

Not determined.

Indication

Joint and muscle pain, neuralgia, myositis, arthritis, myalgia, arthralgia, rheumatism, sciatica.

Contraindication

Skin diseases, wounds in the places of intended application of the drug, dermatitis, whooping cough, eczema, tendency to bronchospasm or convulsions. Hypersensitivity to any components of the drug. Children's age up to 3 years.

Special safety precautions

When rubbed into the skin, it causes a feeling of cold, then warmth, a slight burning and tingling sensation.

Avoid contact of the ointment with the eyes and mucous membranes. If the ointment gets into the eyes or mucous membranes, rinse these areas thoroughly with running water. Do not apply the ointment to damaged skin.

Wash hands thoroughly after each application of the ointment. If skin irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions

Unknown.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Use with caution during pregnancy or breastfeeding as directed by a doctor, taking into account the risk/benefit ratio.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

Unknown.

Method of administration and doses

Apply externally for rubbing. Rub the ointment into the skin over the affected joint or muscle 2-3 g 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment depends on the severity and course of the disease, as well as on the nature of concomitant therapy and is determined by the doctor individually.

Children

The drug should be used in children over 3 years of age.

Overdose

Feeling of intense heat and burning at the site of application of the ointment. Possible manifestations of hypersensitivity, requiring discontinuation of the drug. Treatment is symptomatic.

Side effects

Allergic reactions may develop – skin redness, skin rashes, hives, contact dermatitis, itching; headache, dizziness, possible convulsions caused by camphor. Children may develop dermatitis.

Expiration date

3 years.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ºС in a place inaccessible to children.

Packaging

40 g in a tube in a pack.

Vacation category

Without a prescription.

Producer

LLC "SKP "Pharmaceutical Factory".

Address

Ukraine, 12430, Zhytomyr region, Zhytomyr district, Stanyshivka village, Koroleva st., bldg. 4.