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Vipratox
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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
Vipratox is used in the treatment of problems of the musculoskeletal system.
ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Vipratox
Vipratox is used in the treatment of problems of the musculoskeletal system, which are characterized by pain, namely, rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago, myalgia, sciatica, arthralgia and sciatica.
Release form
The drug Vipratox is available in the form of an ointment liniment, which is packaged on aluminum tubes for forty-five grams each. Tubes one by one are placed in a cardboard package and supplied with an insert-instruction. In a hundred grams of medicament there is a poison of gurzy in the amount of sixteen units, three grams of camphor, three grams of fir oil, one gram of salicylic acid and a certain amount of auxiliary substances.
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Pharmacodynamics
Vipratox is a medicament with complex efficacy, which has irritating, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. The active component of the drug - fir oil - is able to penetrate deeply into the subcutaneous tissues and irritate the nerves of blood vessels. Snake venom has an irritating effect on the receptors, leading to a reduction in pain, as well as an improvement in blood flow and tissue trophism. Salicylic acid promotes better penetration of active components into deeper layers of tissues, and also has antiseptic and distracting effects.
Pharmacokinetics
Data on the pharmacokinetics of the drug Vipratox are not provided.
Dosing and administration
Vipratox is used topically. From five to ten grams of the drug is applied to the skin and carefully rubbed until the pain disappears. It is necessary to do this once or twice a day. The course of medication treatment depends on the patient's problems.
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Use Vipratox during pregnancy
Vipratox is not used during pregnancy and lactation.
Contraindications
- Existing hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
- The patient's age is up to twelve years.
Side effects Vipratox
There are local allergic reactions associated with skin irritation, itching, burning, and with the appearance of high temperature in the place of application of the medication.
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Overdose
- There may be signs of allergy in the form of itching, dermatitis, skin peeling.
- In this case, it is recommended to interrupt therapy with the drug and wash the entire medicine off the skin.
Interactions with other drugs
Data on the interaction of the drug Vipratox with other medicines is not available.
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Storage conditions
Vipratox - at a temperature of eight to 20 C ° in a place that is not accessible to children.
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Shelf life
Vipratox is stored thirty-six months from the date of release.
Manufacturer
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Vipratox" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.