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Bittner's original large balsam
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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The original large Bitner balm is a tonic.
The adaptogenic effect of the drug helps improve intellectual and physical activity, as well as the psycho-emotional state. In addition, it stabilizes sleep and the body's functioning under conditions of physical overexertion and stress.
The bioactive elements contained in the balm help to normalize blood pressure, stabilize vascular tone and strengthen vascular walls. In addition, they activate microcirculation processes, stimulate metabolism within the myocardium and improve heart function.
Indications of Bittner's original large balm.
It is used in the combined treatment of cardiovascular diseases, including neurocirculatory dystonia and atherosclerosis.
Prescribed for digestive system disorders: gastroduodenitis, dysbacteriosis, chronic gastritis or colitis, bloating, biliary dyskinesia (hypokinetic variety), atonic constipation and cholecystocholangitis.
It can be used in cases of stress, psycho-emotional or physical overstrain and neurasthenia, as well as in cases of secondary immune deficiency (for example, after radiation therapy procedures).
Used for recovery after surgery, illness or injury.
It is used to treat pathologies in the upper respiratory tract (bronchitis with pharyngitis and tonsillitis), type 2 diabetes, as well as allergic or infectious lesions of the mucous membranes and epidermis.
Prescribed in case of post-traumatic pain in the soft tissue area, as well as osteochondrosis and degenerative or inflammatory joint lesions (chronic form).
It can be used by people living in areas with high levels of man-made and radiological pollution, as well as to prevent the development of occupational pathologies associated with exposure to X-rays or atomic energy.
Pharmacodynamics
The complex of plants with medicinal activity helps to stabilize the motor and excretory activity of the digestive system, demonstrates a healing and protective effect on the gastric mucosa and has a positive effect on the intestinal flora. At the same time, the drug stimulates bile secretion and has anti-inflammatory, as well as antispasmodic and hepatoprotective activity.
Bitner's balm reduces blood cholesterol levels, has an immunostimulating and hypoglycemic effect, improves blood rheological parameters and EBV values, and also develops an intensive radioprotective and antioxidant effect.
A moderate diuretic effect reduces swelling and helps excrete radionuclides with toxic elements.
The medication is used in the combined treatment of respiratory pathologies, because it combines bactericidal activity, enveloping, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilatory and expectorant effects.
External use in the form of compresses, lotions and rubbing leads to the development of anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, disinfectant, analgesic and reparative effects. The medicine increases local blood flow, reduces inflammation and pain, and also increases the rate of healing in frostbite, arthritis, wound lesions, burns with insect bites, and along with this, in sprains with arthrosis and injuries in the area of soft tissues.
Dosing and administration
For oral administration, 5-10 ml of the medicine (1-2 teaspoons) is prescribed. The medicine can be taken undiluted or diluted with tea or plain water (50-100 ml). In case of normal or decreased gastric pH, the medicine is taken 30 minutes before meals, and with an increased pH - 60 minutes after meals. The balm should be used 2-3 times a day.
External use of the balm:
- in case of inflammation affecting the oropharynx, as well as toothaches, add 3 teaspoons of balm to 1/3 glass of plain water, and then rinse your throat and mouth with this liquid 3 times a day (the procedure should last about 3 minutes);
- in case of pain in the joints, they need to be rubbed with balm;
- A small amount of the medicine is also applied to areas where herpes blisters, insect bites and calluses are located.
The duration of use of the drug for diseases affecting the cardiovascular system or gastrointestinal tract is 1 month. As a general tonic after infectious infections, it is taken for 3-4 weeks. After radiation therapy procedures, the balm is used for 2-3 months, from the moment of the 1st day after the end of radiation.
Use of Bittner's original large balm. during pregnancy
It is prohibited to prescribe Bitner's Balsam during pregnancy.
Side effects of Bittner's original large balm.
Overdose
In case of poisoning, liver or kidney disorders may develop. In addition, due to the presence of alcohol in the balm, intoxication may lead to the appearance of symptoms of intoxication.
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Interactions with other drugs
Bitner's Balsam cannot be combined with substances that are incompatible with alcohol.
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Storage conditions
Bitner's balm should be stored in a place inaccessible to small children. Temperature level - no more than 25°C.
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Shelf life
The original large Bitner balm can be used within a 5-year period from the date of manufacture of the medicinal product.
Application for children
Due to the high alcohol content of the medicine, it cannot be prescribed for oral administration in pediatrics (persons under 12 years of age).
Attention!
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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.