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Turpentine ointment is a time-tested remedy used for pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and pain syndrome. Contains terpene compounds obtained from the resin of coniferous trees, which have medicinal properties.
- Indications for use
- About contraindications and adverse reactions
- Is it possible for pregnant women and children
- How to use, dosage
- How to store ointment
- Cost, where to buy
- Reviews
- Analogs
Characteristics of the drug
Turpentine ointment is a product for external use, the main active ingredient is gum turpentine (or turpentine oil that has undergone special purification) in an amount of 20 g. Additionally, turpentine ointment contains purified water, petroleum jelly and an emulsifier.
The substance has a white-yellow color and a specific turpentine odor.
The ointment is available in tubes of 25 g. It is sold in cardboard boxes complete with instructions.
The ointment is well absorbed and does not leave marks on clothes, has an intense and long-lasting effect.
Turpentine ointment for external use 20% 25 g tube 1 pc. in Moscow
Latin name
TEREBINTHIN OINTMENT
International nonproprietary name
Terebinthin ointment
Release form
Ointment
Package
25 g - aluminum tubes (1) - cardboard packs.
Description
white ointment with a yellowish tint, with the smell of turpentine.
pharmachologic effect
Herbal product. It has a local irritating, distracting and antiseptic effect. The main active ingredient of turpentine oil (purified turpentine), terpene alpha-pinene, is lipophilic, easily penetrates the epidermis and irritates the endings of sensory nerves. A certain contribution, apparently, is made by endogenous biologically active substances released under the influence of oil. Histamine and other inflammatory mediators cause vasodilation, slight tissue swelling, and hyperemia. Enkephalins and endorphins contribute to pain relief. The mechanism of the distracting effect is explained by the fact that two streams of excitation enter the central nervous system - from pathologically altered internal organs and from the surface of the skin, with the latter being dominant. The perception of afferent impulses is weakened. In addition, a trophic effect is carried out through the cutaneous-visceral reflex (with irritation of the sensitive zones of Zakharyin-Ged) and according to the type of axon reflex (antidromically along postganglionic sympathetic fibers). When administered via inhalation, alpha-pinene reflexively stimulates cough and has expectorant and mucolytic effects.
Indications
Used as a massage and warming agent for massage, sprains, and bruises.
Directions for use and doses
Externally. Rub the affected or painful areas 1-3 times a day.
Compound
100 g of ointment contains: purified turpentine oil 20 g, lanolin 1 g, Tween-80 0.1 g, consistency emulsion (water - Vaseline) up to 100 g.
Contraindications
Individual intolerance.
special instructions
Should not be used at elevated body temperatures.
Side effects
Hyperemia and itching of the skin, allergic reactions.
Drug interactions
Increases the blood concentration of lithium, digoxin, indirect anticoagulants, oral antidiabetic drugs (both hypo- and hyperglycemia are possible), quinolone derivatives. Increases the toxicity of methotrexate, cyclosporine, the likelihood of developing side effects of glucocorticoids (gastrointestinal bleeding), the risk of hyperkalemia against the background of potassium-sparing diuretics, reduces the effect of diuretics. Plasma concentrations decrease with the use of acetylsalicylic acid.
Storage conditions
In a place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 15 C.
How does turpentine ointment work?
Turpentine ointment is a local irritant of natural origin.
The pharmacological effects of the use of the ointment are determined by the properties of its base - turpentine oil, which is obtained from the resin of coniferous trees (pine, cedar). The oil has a tonic effect, distracts, relieves pain and acts as an antiseptic.
After penetration through the top layer of skin, turpentine stimulates receptors and provokes automatic changes in the epidermis, including helping to release histamine from the skin and dilate blood vessels.
Thanks to turpentine ointment, blood circulation improves at the site of application, and muscles relax, pain is relieved and mobility returns.
Turpentine ointment
Dosage form
Ointment for external use
Composition per 100 g
Active substance:
Gum turpentine [purified turpentine oil with a mass fraction of the sum of alpha- and beta-pinene of at least 60%] – 20 g
Excipient:
Emulsion consistent water 1 Vaseline – 80 g
Description
The ointment is white with a yellowish tint, with the smell of turpentine. Pharmacotherapeutic group. Local irritant of natural origin.
ATX code
: N02
pharmachologic effect
Product of natural origin. It has a local irritant, analgesic, “distracting” and antiseptic effect. Penetrates through the epidermis and causes reflex changes as a result of irritation of skin receptors; promotes the release of biologically active substances (including histamine) from the skin.
Indications for use
As an adjuvant for rheumatic pain, arthralgia, neuralgia, myalgia, lumbar ischialgia.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug, disruption of the integrity or inflammatory diseases of the skin at the site of intended application, pregnancy, breastfeeding, age under 18 years.
Carefully
Liver and/or kidney failure.
Method of administration and dosage
Externally, 1-3 times a day. Apply to intact painful areas of the skin and rub with light circular movements. The duration of use is determined by the nature of the disease.
Side effect
Hyperemia and itching of the skin, allergic reactions.
If any unusual reactions occur, be sure to consult your doctor regarding further use of the drug.
Overdose
When applied topically, an overdose is unlikely. It is recommended that during long-term treatment, periodic examination of the blood count and liver function, and a stool test for occult blood.
Interaction with other drugs
Increases the blood concentration of lithium, digoxin, indirect anticoagulants, oral antidiabetic drugs (both hypo- and hyperglycemia are possible), quinalone derivatives. Increases the toxicity of methotrexate, cyclosporine, the likelihood of developing side effects of glucocorticoids (gastrointestinal bleeding), the risk of hyperkalemia against the background of potassium-sparing diuretics, reduces the effect of diuretics. Plasma concentrations decrease with the use of acetylsalicylic acid.
special instructions
Do not allow the ointment to come into contact with mucous membranes or eyes. If the ointment gets into your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with plenty of water.
Release form
Ointment for external use 20%.
25 g in dark glass jars with a triangular rim and stretchable lids. 25 g, 50 g in aluminum tubes with polyethylene caps.
Each jar or tube, along with instructions for use, is placed in a cardboard pack.
It is allowed to pack cans or tubes together with an equal number of instructions for use in a group packaging made of cardboard.
Best before date.
2 years. Do not use after the date indicated on the package.
Storage conditions.
Store in a place protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 15 °C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Over the counter.
About contraindications and adverse reactions
The ointment is not used in cases of excessive sensitivity to substances from the composition, as well as in children, adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The ointment is not used in case of high temperature and fever, and is not applied to the heart area. In the presence of chronic diseases, the drug can be used after the approval of the attending physician.
If the skin in the area where the ointment is applied is damaged or there are signs of inflammation, the drug should not be applied.
In case of serious disturbances in the functioning of the liver and kidneys, the ointment is used with increased care.
The manufacturer warns that the drug may cause an allergic reaction, redness of the skin and itching.
Analogs
An analogue of the ointment can be considered Turpentine oil for external use. Available in liquid form and as ointments. Irritates the skin at the site of application, relieves pain, and warms. Indicated for neuralgia, muscle pain, inflammatory processes in the joints. Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity.
Another analogue of turpentine ointment is Susteffect turpentine. Available in the form of an ointment based on turpentine oil. The drug is indicated for pain associated with rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, and neuralgia. It has contraindications and a method of application similar to turpentine ointment. A tube of 50 g costs from 170 rubles.
Gum turpentine is part of Viprosal ointment. Additionally, the drug contains snake venom, camphor and salicylic acid. The ointment is intended to relieve the symptoms of neuralgia, myositis, and to relieve pain in the cervical, thoracic and sacral spine. Viprosal is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, children under 12 years of age, persons with hypersensitivity to the ingredients in the composition or with circulatory disorders, tuberculosis and a weakened body. The price of ointment in a 30 g tube starts from 300 rubles.
Gum turpentine is included in Doctor Mom ointment, which is used to relieve cough and other symptoms of ARVI. Helps with lumbago and myalgia. Can be used in children from three years of age. A jar of 20 g can be ordered at a price of 200 rubles.
Turpentine ointment 25g No. 1
Name
Turpentine ointment d/nar.approx. in tubes 25g per pack. No. 1
Compound
basic physical and chemical properties: white ointment with a yellowish tint and the smell of turpentine; active ingredient: 1 g of ointment contains 0.2 g of purified turpentine oil; excipients: petroleum jelly, purified water, emulsifier T-2.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Drugs that are used topically for joint and muscle pain. Pharmacological properties. Turpentine ointment has a distracting, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic effect. The distracting effect is associated with the ability to penetrate the epidermis and cause reflex changes due to irritation of skin receptors. The release of biologically active substances from the skin, in particular histamine, also plays a certain role.
Indications for use
Turpentine ointment is used for neuralgia, myositis, arthritis, and rheumatism.
Contraindications
Damage, open wounds, inflammatory diseases of the skin at the intended site of application. Turpentine ointment is contraindicated in cases of severe kidney and liver diseases, skin diseases of various origins, and hypersensitivity to the drug.
Interaction with other drugs
The simultaneous application of other topical medications along with turpentine ointment is not recommended, since the effect of their interaction is unpredictable.
Precautionary measures
Do not allow the ointment to come into contact with mucous membranes or eyes! If the ointment accidentally gets into your eyes, you should rinse them thoroughly with plenty of running water and seek help from an ophthalmologist.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
It is not known whether the drug passes into breast milk and crosses the placental barrier during pregnancy. Therefore, the use of the drug by pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding is not recommended.
The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving a vehicle or working with other mechanisms
Does not affect.
Children
There is no experience with the use of the drug in children. Therefore, the ointment is not recommended for use in children.
Directions for use and dosage
In adults, it is used externally to rub painful areas 2-3 times a day. The duration of use is determined by the nature of the disease. Do not use under an occlusive dressing. If symptoms do not improve within 3 days, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Overdose
Not known.
Side effects
Local allergic reactions may occur (skin itching, swelling, redness of the skin, burning, rash). The use of the drug should be stopped immediately, the remaining ointment on the skin should be carefully removed with a paper napkin and consult a doctor for advice. In some cases, allergic reactions of a generalized nature may appear (suffocation, rapid heartbeat, decreased blood pressure, dizziness, convulsions, loss of consciousness). In such cases, you should immediately seek medical help. If any unusual reactions occur, be sure to consult your doctor regarding further use of the drug.
Best before date
Shelf life: 2 years. The drug should not be used after the expiration date indicated on the package.
Storage conditions
At a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Package
25 g in a tube, placed in a cardboard pack.
Vacation rules
Over the counter.