Vipratox: description and instructions for an ointment with analgesic and irritant effects

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Instructions for use

pharmachologic effect

Vipratox is a complex drug. It has an analgesic, irritant, anti-inflammatory , and some antiseptic effect . Contains snake venom, fir oil, salicylic acid and camphor, which help relieve inflammation and relieve pain.

Snake venom contains toxins that can be divided into 3 main groups: presynaptic neurotoxins, postsynaptic neurotoxins, membrane-active neurotoxins. The active component acts on the receptors and irritates them. Due to reflex reactions, the severity of pain syndrome is reduced, microcirculation and tissue trophism are improved.

Fir oil penetrates into deep tissues, irritating nerve endings. Moreover, this applies to superficial vessels and vessels located in deeper tissues.

Salicylic acid has some antiseptic and diuretic effects. Helps the active components of the drug penetrate into deep tissues.

Camphor has an analgesic, irritant, and anti-inflammatory effect. Improves tissue trophism, reduces the intensity of inflammation. Improves the condition of people with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, accompanied by severe pain.

There are no data on the pharmacokinetics of Vipratox.

Release form, composition

The peculiarity of the drug is the presence of viper in the poison.

Vipratox is produced in the form of a white liniment with a characteristic odor of fir oil and camphor. Sold in aluminum tubes placed in cardboard packs. One tube contains 40 g of the drug. One pack contains 1 tube and instructions for use.

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Indications for use

Vipratox is used for local treatment of patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The medicine is potent, therefore it helps with severe pain syndrome .

It is recommended to use the ointment when:

• rheumatism - a systemic disease that affects joints and connective tissue;
• radiculitis – a disease associated with damage to the nerve roots of the spinal cord;
• neuralgia – pain along the peripheral nerves;
• myalgia – muscle pain;
• arthralgia – joint pain;
• lumbago – lumbago in the lumbar region;
• sciatica – pain spreading along the sciatic nerve;
• intense pain syndrome caused by soft tissue injuries, sprains, bruises.

Vipratox is used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system: radiculitis, sciatica, arthralgia

Directions for use, dosage

The ointment is intended for topical use . Before using the drug, you need to test for hypersensitivity. To do this, a small amount (about 1 ml) of the drug is applied to the skin (for example, in the area of ​​the elbow). If no adverse reactions occur, then the medicine can continue to be used.

Liniment is used 1 or 2 times a day, 5-10 ml. The drug is thoroughly rubbed into the affected area of ​​the body for several minutes. Then wash your hands with soap. The duration of treatment is determined by a specialist taking into account the tolerability of the drug, concomitant therapy, as well as the clinical picture of the disease.

When using the medicine, precautions should be taken:

1. The ointment should be used carefully, avoiding contact with mucous membranes, damaged areas of the skin, and eyes.
2. If the medicine does come into contact with the above areas of the body, you must rinse them thoroughly with running water and contact your doctor.

Interaction with other drugs

The simultaneous use of liniment and other drugs for topical use is not recommended (this means applying drugs to the same area of ​​the body).

It is believed that excessive use of topical salicylates enhances the effect of antiplatelet drugs and coumarin anticoagulants. Patients taking these medications concomitantly with Vipratox should use caution.

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Vipratox

Name: Vipratox Pharmacological action: Vipratox is a complex drug that has an irritant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and some antiseptic effect. Vipratox contains snake venom, camphor, salicylic acid and fir oil, which complement each other. Snake venom contains a number of toxins, which are divided into three main groups - postsynaptic neurotoxins, presynaptic neurotoxins and membrane-active neurotoxins. Snake venom has an irritating effect on receptors and, due to reflex reactions, reduces the severity of pain, improves microcirculation and tissue trophism.

Camphor – has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and irritating effect, improves tissue trophism, reduces the intensity of inflammation and improves the condition of patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which are accompanied by severe pain. Salicylic acid improves the penetration of the active components of the drug into deep tissues and has some antiseptic and distracting effects. Fir oil easily penetrates deep tissues, irritating the endings of the nerves of superficial vessels, as well as vessels located in deeper tissues. The pharmacokinetics of Vipratox are not presented.

Indications for use: Vipratox is used for local therapy of patients suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system with severe pain, including rheumatism, lumbago, neuralgia, myalgia, arthralgia, sciatica and radiculitis.

Directions for use: Vipratox is intended for topical use. Before using the drug for the first time, it is recommended to conduct a hypersensitivity test and apply about 1 ml of liniment to a small area of ​​skin. Liniment should be applied to the affected area, rubbing thoroughly for several minutes. After using the drug, you should wash your hands thoroughly. You should avoid getting the drug on mucous membranes and areas of skin with damaged integrity; if liniment gets into your eyes or mucous membranes, it is recommended to rinse them with plenty of running water and consult a doctor. It is usually recommended to apply 5-10 ml of liniment 1 or 2 times a day. The duration of therapy with Vipratox is determined by the doctor, taking into account the clinical picture, concomitant therapy and tolerability of the drug.

Side effects: Vipratox in isolated cases can cause the development of allergic skin reactions. If fever, swelling and other allergic reactions develop, liniment residues should be removed from the skin and alternative therapy should be prescribed. When using liniment, it is possible to develop skin hyperemia and a burning sensation, which do not require discontinuation of the drug.

Contraindications: Vipratox is not prescribed to patients with individual sensitivity to the substances that make up the drug. Vipratox is not prescribed to pregnant and breastfeeding women. In pediatrics, the drug can be prescribed only to adolescents over 12 years of age.

Pregnancy: Do not use liniment during pregnancy and lactation.

Interaction with other drugs: The simultaneous application of liniment and other topical agents to one area of ​​the skin is not recommended.

Overdose: Applying an excessive amount of liniment to the skin increases the risk of allergic reactions. If skin reactions develop, Vipratox should be discontinued. In case of accidental ingestion of liniment, gastric lavage should be performed immediately and enterosorbent drugs should be prescribed.

Release form: Liniment for external use, 40 g in aluminum tubes, 1 tube each, placed in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions: Vipratox should be stored in dry rooms with a temperature of 8-20 degrees Celsius. Liniment is good for 2 years.

Composition: 100g of Vipratox liniment contains: Racemic camphor – 3g; Viper viper poison 16 HONEY – 0.00176g; Fir oil - 3g; Salicylic acid – 1g; Additional substances.

Attention! The description of the drug " Vipratox " on this page is a simplified and expanded version of the official instructions for use. Before purchasing or using the drug, you should consult your doctor and read the instructions approved by the manufacturer. Information about the drug is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to self-medication. Only a doctor can decide to prescribe the drug, as well as determine the dose and methods of its use.

special instructions

Before using Vipratox for the first time, you need to make sure that the drug is well tolerated. To do this, the ointment is applied to a small area of ​​the body. If no side effects appear within an hour, the drug is used in accordance with the instructions. Liniment should not be applied to skin with signs of an allergic reaction.

The ointment should not get into the eyes, mucous membranes or open wounds. If this does happen, it is necessary to rinse the area of ​​the body with running water. Hands should be washed after each application of the drug.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery

The medicine has no effect on the nervous system.

Use in pediatrics

There is no experience with the use of Vipratox in pediatrics, so it is not recommended to use the ointment for treating children. The instructions indicate that Vipratox can be used starting from the age of 12.

With impaired kidney function

Vipratox should not be prescribed to people with severely impaired renal function.

With impaired liver function

Liniment should not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function.

Use in old age

Elderly people should use the ointment with caution.

Reviews

People with musculoskeletal diseases speak positively about Vipratox . According to them, the drug relieves inflammation and relieves pain, which has a good effect on well-being, performance, and quality of sleep.

Since recently the ointment is not sold in Russia, patients have to select similar medications. One of them is Viprosal, a drug with local analgesic and irritant effects. Viprosal and Vipratox have a similar effect on the body and are almost identical in composition.

You can study real reviews about Vipratox at the end of the article. Share your opinion about liniment if you have already used it on the recommendation of a doctor. This will help other visitors to the resource.

Side effects

Vipratox is well tolerated and side effects are extremely rare. In isolated cases (usually in people with individual intolerance to the components), allergic reactions develop. If swelling, fever or other allergic reactions develop, it is necessary to remove any remaining ointment from the skin and consult a doctor to prescribe alternative therapy.

The use of liniment may be accompanied by redness of the skin and a burning sensation. These reactions are absolutely normal and do not require discontinuation of the drug.

Overdose

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Next fact

The development of allergic reactions becomes more likely if the patient applies excessive amounts of liniment to the skin. If this happens, use of the drug is temporarily suspended or stopped completely.

If a person accidentally swallows the ointment, gastric lavage is performed and enterosorbent drugs are prescribed. These measures allow you to remove the drug from the body as quickly as possible.

Contraindications

It is prohibited to use Vipratox if there are contraindications, which are::

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  Since the ointment contains snake venom, you should familiarize yourself with the list of contraindications: individual intolerance to the active or auxiliary ingredients of liniment;

• age under 12 years;
• the presence of injuries or skin diseases on the treated area of ​​the body;
• coronary circulation disorders;
• breastfeeding period;
• pregnancy;
• acute stage of pulmonary tuberculosis;
• severe pathologies of the kidneys and/or liver.

A relative contraindication is old age (use is possible, but with caution).

During pregnancy, lactation

Vipratox should not be used during these periods..

Analogs

Viprosal is an analogue of Vipratox with a similar composition. Analogs of Vipratox are drugs such as :

• Viprosal;
• Deep Relief;
• Larkspur;
• Revmosan;
• Apizartron;
• Revma-gel;
• Finalgon;
• Fullflex;
• Phytobene.