Ointment for external use, used to relieve pain in muscles and joints. VIPROSAL B® ointment contains the active ingredients – viper (Vipera berus) venom, camphor, turpentine oil and salicylic acid, which have a locally irritating and analgesic effect.
Composition:
Active substances: venom of viper ordinary, camphor racemic, turpentine oil, salicylic acid.
Pharmachologic effect:
The drug is for external use.
Has a local irritant and analgesic effect. It causes irritation of sensitive receptors of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, dilates blood vessels, improves trophism of tissues.
The ointment is rapidly absorbed and after a few minutes there is burning, slight hyperemia of the skin and a sense of warmth. The analgesic effect comes in 20-30 minutes and lasts 1.5-2 hours.
Indications:
pain syndrome with arthritis of various etiologies. Myalgia, neuralgia, sciatica, radiculitis.
Contraindications:
skin diseases (including allergic and purulent);
active pulmonary tuberculosis;
feverish conditions; – propensity to angiosperm;
severe violations of liver function;
severe renal dysfunction;
pregnancy;
lactation (breastfeeding);
hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Special instructions:
Avoid contact with ointment on open wounds and mucous membranes.
If any adverse reactions occur, discontinue use.
Dosage Mode:
Apply externally.
Ointment is applied to the skin of painful areas once a day in a dose of 5-10 g (1-2 teaspoons) in parts and rubbed into the skin, with severe pain – 2 times a day until the pain syndrome disappears.
The average course of treatment is 10 days.
After applying the ointment, you should thoroughly wash your hands to avoid getting the ointment in the eyes and other mucous membranes.
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