Cough ointments

Common complications of colds are runny nose and cough. Laryngotracheitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, bronchitis and pneumonia, regardless of genesis, are accompanied by cough. The intensity of the cough reflex depends on the degree of involvement of the chest organs in the inflammatory process. The use of ointments to reduce the symptoms of complications of colds is based on the warming effect and anti-inflammatory inhalation of active essential vapors. The ease of use of an auxiliary method of treating cough is also attractive. The manifestation of side effects from the effects of this method of therapy is reduced to a minimum. If you use ointments correctly and do not overdo it with the amount of the drug used (burns may occur at the site of application with too large doses of the drug), then the treatment will have only positive dynamics.

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Indications cough ointments

After consulting a specialist, if there are no contraindications, rubbing with ointments plays an important role in the treatment of bronchial tree diseases. Active use of special ointments for many pulmonary pathologies accompanied by cough leads to faster recovery. Rubbing the chest with ointments causes activation of blood circulation in the area of application and accelerated removal of waste products of viruses and bacteria.

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Release form

The warming effect after rubbing leads to warming of the deeper organs of the chest and reduction of congestion in them. Inhalation of vapors of essential oils helps to reduce inflammation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory system.

Turpentine ointment

Turpentine ointment is made from plant components and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Indications for use: acute respiratory diseases, rheumatism, muscle pain, lesions of peripheral nerve fibers, radiculitis, Sokolsky-Buyo disease.

Method of application. Use the ointment in the form of rubbing. Apply the preparation to the upper part of the body, neck, avoiding the nipple area and the projection of the heart. Rub the ointment into the skin with intensive movements. Then put a shirt made of natural fabric on the patient and wrap him in a blanket to keep warm. After 2-3 procedures, the condition improves. If the ointment is used to treat cough in children, then mix it in equal proportions with baby cream.

Contraindications - kidney and liver dysfunction; intolerance to the ingredients of the drug. It is dangerous if the drug comes into contact with mucous membranes. Use during pregnancy is excluded.

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Doctor Mom ointment

It is used externally. The product is translucent. It is made from natural ingredients. The active ingredients are camphor, levomenthol, nutmeg oil, turpentine and eucalyptus oil, and thymol. The base is white paraffin. It has local irritating, antiphlogistic and antiseptic effects. The ointment is intended for the symptomatic treatment of acute respiratory infections. It is used strictly externally. It is contraindicated for use in case of any damage to the skin, individual intolerance to individual components, and for children under two years of age. Side effects include allergic reactions. Store at a temperature of 15-25 °C in a place inaccessible to sunlight, in a hermetically sealed container. Shelf life is 36 months.

Propolis ointment

A homeopathic remedy, the main active ingredient of which is propolis. The auxiliary substance is medical petroleum jelly. Propolis is a beekeeping product. Potentially dangerous for use by people with increased sensitivity to bee honey and pollen. Propolis contains: various vitamins, ascorbic and nicotinic acids, fatty acids (coumaric, coffee, cinnamic), amino acids (lysine, cystine, arginine, etc.), flavonoids, pinocembrin.

You can make propolis ointment yourself. Freeze 10-15 g of propolis in the freezer, grate the resulting raw material. Take butter (100 g), melt in a water bath. Add grated propolis to the oil solution and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture and cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Ointments from a pharmacy or homemade are equally effective and have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, promoting regeneration and healing of wounds.

Theraflu ointment

A combination product for external use. It is used for diseases of the respiratory system. Active ingredients: camphor, rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils, Peruvian balsam. Excipients: carbopol, sodium hydroxide (30% solution), polyoxyethylene, purified water. The ointment is a component of complex therapy for viral respiratory infections accompanied by cough. Indications for use: tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, laryngotracheitis, bronchitis. The ointment is contraindicated in case of increased convulsive readiness syndrome, sensitivity to the ingredients and children under 3 years of age. Use during pregnancy and lactation is not desirable, because there is no data on the effect of the product on the health of the mother and child during these periods. Apply the ointment externally 2 or 3 times a day. Apply small portions to the chest and back and rub lightly. Side effects: local allergic reactions may occur.

Vicks ointment

Ointment based on plant ingredients (eucalyptus and turpentine oils, camphor, levomenthol). It is used as an auxiliary element of the complex treatment of acute respiratory viral infections with symptoms of rhinorrhea, cough and sore throat. The ointment is contraindicated in bronchial asthma, whooping cough, tendency to laryngeal and bronchospasm, false croup, hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the product, children under 2 years of age. It is not recommended to use the product during pregnancy due to lack of information about the effect of the components of the drug on the body of the expectant mother and fetus.

The preparation is used exclusively externally or for inhalation. It is recommended to apply the ointment to the skin of the chest, back, neck and rub in with massage movements 2 to 4 times a day. The course of treatment is up to 5 days. The ointment is sold without a prescription and is stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C in a tightly closed jar. Shelf life is 4 years.

Star ointment

An ointment made from natural ingredients. Ingredients: menthol, camphor, mint, eucalyptus, clove flowers, beeswax, paraffin, lanolin, petroleum jelly. Available in tin cans packed in cardboard boxes. Has a local irritant, antiseptic effect. The ointment is recommended for use in cases of flu, runny nose, and colds. Contraindications are: sensitivity to the ingredients of the product, damaged skin, children under two years of age. Method of application - externally, lubricate the skin of the wings of the nose, temporal areas, with slight rubbing. Perform the procedure carefully, avoiding contact of the ointment with the eyes. The drug loses its effectiveness if storage rules are violated (not isolated from sunlight and moisture). Store at t 12-15 ° C in a tightly closed jar. Shelf life is 5 years.

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Bryonia ointment

A homeopathic preparation for external use. The active ingredient is an extract of white bryony. As a component of complex therapy, the cough ointment can be used for pathologies of the respiratory system, promotes the discharge of bronchial secretions and reduces the manifestations of barking cough. According to the instructions, the product is indicated for use in bronchitis, tracheitis, and joint diseases. For cough, the ointment is used as follows: apply to the chest and back area 1 time per day (preferably in the evening) and wrap the treated areas with warm natural fabric. Contraindications - intolerance to derivatives of bryony. During the gestation period, the drug is prescribed under close supervision of a doctor. Suitable conditions for storing the drug are a temperature of no more than 20 ° C; a dark, dry place inaccessible to children. Shelf life is 2 years.

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Herpferon ointment

The drug has an antiviral effect. Active components: interferon, acyclovir, lidocaine. Color - white with a creamy shade. Has a weak specific odor. Has a local analgesic, antiviral, antiphlogistic effect.

The pharmacodynamics of the drug is determined by the mechanism of action of each component.

Interferon - antiviral activity, normalizes the immune status. Acyclovir - antiviral and anti-inflammatory effect. Lidocaine - analgesic effect at the site of application. Contraindications - hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug. Well compatible with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory drugs. With the appearance of the first signs of a cold, apply to the mucous membranes 5 times a day with a break of 4 hours. The course of use is 5-10 days. The drug must be stored at a temperature of 2-8 ° C. Shelf life is 24 months.

All the above cough ointments have different pharmacodynamics, depending on the composition of the product, and similar pharmacokinetics. Their absorption by the skin is minimal. They are not detected in the blood and urine. In case of affected skin, the effectiveness is moderate.

Ointments for dry cough

Dry cough attacks are a reflex, the purpose of which is to clear the upper respiratory tract of various irritants (phlegm, exudate, mucus). Dry cough almost always accompanies infectious, cold, viral diseases. Depending on the immune response of the body and the pathogen, the nature of the cough changes from insignificant to debilitating, intensifying during sleep.

Side effects of cough ointments arise due to intolerance to some components and are expressed as local allergic reactions (hyperemia, itching, burning).

Ointments used for dry cough: Doctor Mom, Zvezdochka ointment, propolis, Gerpferon, etc.

Ointments are intended for external use only.

The drugs are contraindicated in the presence of hypersensitivity to the ingredients included in the composition, the presence of skin inflammation and damage to the integrity of the upper layers of the skin.

Warming ointments for cough

Almost any cold is accompanied by a cough. In the modern world, a large number of various drugs are produced to combat this symptom. Cough ointments are widely available. Supporters of traditional medicine classify this remedy as a distracting procedure. But the drugs are very popular. They often contain menthol, turpentine, camphor, thymol (thyme), methyl ester of salicylic acid, etc. When applied externally, these components have a fairly strong antiseptic, warming, diaphoretic, blood circulation-enhancing effect and ultimately lead to the stimulation of expectoration.

Warming ointments for coughs include:

• Balsam Star
• Bom-benge
• Boromenthol
• Combigrip, etc.

The advantage of these preparations is their ease of use. It is enough to take the required amount and rub it into the chest, throat, back or feet for 10 minutes. It is advisable to rub it in the evening before going to bed.

Rubbing should not be used at high body temperature. Do not forget about possible local allergic reactions. Warming ointment for cough is not used in the acute stage of the disease. Use is permissible in the period approaching recovery to eliminate residual manifestations of a cold. Warming ointments are not used in children under 1 year old, and in older children extreme caution is observed.

Cough rub ointments

From ancient times to the present day, an effective method for overcoming cough in children and adults has been preserved - rubbing. This procedure consists of activating the intensity of blood flow and warming, which stimulates the discharge of pathological secretion of the tracheobronchial tree and reduces coughing.

For rubbing, use industrially produced turpentine ointment, Dr. Mom, Vicks-active, Bryonia ointment, ointments containing essential oils, bear, badger, goat fat. The active components of each product have good permeability and antiphlogistic action.

Traditional healers recommend using goat or badger fat for rubbing. You can use fat in its pure form or with various additives (bee products, alcohol or vodka). Honey has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and soothing properties. Alcohol or vodka promote deep warming and dilation of blood vessels in the chest organs.

Doctor Mom ointment, sold in pharmacies, is used for rubbing. The ointment contains eucalyptus and menthol, which intensively warm the chest and have antibacterial properties.

Rubbing with cough ointments promotes more active removal of phlegm from the lungs, accelerating recovery.

It is necessary to carry out the rubbing procedure correctly. Honey-containing ointments must be warmed up to obtain a homogeneous consistency before use. Any of the ointments used should be at room temperature. The product is applied to the chest according to the instructions, but the area of the heart projection is almost always excluded. The rubbed areas are covered with natural fabric or a towel. The patient is wrapped in a blanket and allowed to lie quietly for at least 2 hours. It is better to carry out the procedure before going to bed.

Ointment forms of cough medicines can stain underwear and bed linen. In this case, it is necessary to use old things that you will not mind throwing away later.

Rubbing is permitted only in the absence of elevated temperature and for children over 2 years of age.

Cough ointments for children

Cough ointments for children have been used for many centuries. Now the pharmaceutical industry produces a large number of all kinds of cough ointments and creams intended for use in treating children. They are all used differently. The action of some is based on the inhalation of essential oils that have anti-inflammatory properties, while others are effective when rubbed in. Before using an ointment to treat a cough, a mandatory consultation with a pediatrician is necessary. Each ointment has its own list of indications and contraindications. When coughing due to whooping cough, rubbing with an ointment is unlikely to give a positive result, because the nature of this cough lies in the irritation of certain areas of the central nervous system.

When a child has influenza or acute respiratory viral infection, it is necessary to determine whether the cough is dry or wet. In the initial stage of a cold, the cough is usually dry.

Over a period of time, the dry (non-productive) cough becomes wet. The patient's general condition improves, mucopurulent sputum begins to separate.

The use of ointments is effective in converting unproductive cough into productive (wet). Rubbing will speed up the evacuation of sputum and promote a speedy recovery. Cough ointments can be used from any childhood age, including infants, but it is important to remember the child's sensitivity features. If the ointment is used for the first time by a child, then it is necessary to conduct a test for individual susceptibility. To do this, apply a small amount of the product to the inner surface of the elbow bend. If there is no local redness or rash, then you can safely start using the drug.

The most popular ointments in pediatrics are:

• Pulmex baby;
• Dr. Mom;
• Dr. Theis;
• Teddy bear;
• Badger and others.

All cough ointments are applied to the chest, avoiding the projection of the heart, to the back, and to the feet. When using ointment to treat a runny nose, the wings of the nose are lubricated with the preparation.

Rubbing with ointment is an effective and simple method for relieving cough, which promotes a speedy recovery. The variety of cough ointments produced by the pharmaceutical industry leaves no doubt that the method is actively used in therapeutic treatment. But rubbing with ointments is not an absolutely safe method. Do not forget about the individual sensitivity of the body to the components of the ointment, possible age restrictions, and the duration of exposure of the ointment to the skin. All these features will be taken into account by the doctor when prescribing a drug for rubbing. Self-medication is unacceptable, although at first glance, the use of ointment seems absolutely harmless.

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