Eucalyptus Balsam

Nature has given us a lot of useful things that allow us to survive in this world, but it's the person who learned to extract the necessary and diversified products used. So, in addition to the ointment, tincture, essential oil, Eucalyptus balm also appeared - an ointment that has the same amazing healing properties as the rest of the products made from young shoots and leaves of this exotic wood for our breadths. 

Nature gave us the eucalyptus plant, and the pharmacists developed and released Eucalyptus balm - an excellent high-performance drug that is ready to come to the rescue with a sudden cold. But with him should be careful enough. Before admission, it is better to visit your doctor, take a test for sensitivity and consult with him about the need for such a reception. 

Indications of the eucalyptus balm

Eucalyptus balm is an excellent expectorant, possessing good anti-inflammatory, antiprotozoal, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and good septic, anesthetic characteristics. Hence the evidence for the use of Eucalyptus balm, which is widely used in medicine and everyday life.

Mostly these are diseases of the respiratory tract and ENT organs, which occur with difficulty breathing and weak departure of viscous sputum:

• Bronchitis.
• Laryngitis.
• Tracheists.
• Rhinitis.
• Otitis.
• And others.

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Release form

The composition of the medicine includes three basic substances: eucalyptus oil (Eucalypti aetheroleum), aroma oil pine needles (Pini silvestris aetheroleum) and camphor. As well as the accompanying chemical compounds - this is wax, corn oil and solid fats.

Form release - ointment homogeneous substance, pale yellowish translucent shade, with a sufficiently recognizable persistent odor. Let out packing - jars in volume in 20 g or on 50 g.

Pharmacodynamics

The drug under consideration refers to preparations produced on the basis of plant components, and it is due to their therapeutic characteristics that the
Pharmacodynamics of Eucalyptus balm is determined . In medicine, preparations based on eucalyptus oil are widely used for the treatment of colds and infectious diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract systems. Especially active Eucalyptus balm is used for dry or wet cough, using its excellent expectorant and secretory abilities. Due to his ability to reduce the viscosity of sputum, the use of balsam helps to avoid stagnant phenomena that can form in the tissues of the lungs and bronchi. Such characteristics make it possible to improve breathing.

Excellent anti-inflammatory characteristics make it possible to stop focal inflammation, to eliminate irritation of the mucosa - this fact allows you to get rid of coughing attacks.

Antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral properties of essential oils of eucalyptus and pine needles, their antispasmodic and local anesthetic properties, allow to actively combat infectious diseases of respiratory tract caused by aggressive pathogenic flora. In the case of applying balm on the skin, the balm has a mild irritant effect, and also works as a local anesthetic.

Camphor, in this combination of components works as a substance that irritates the skin, and also has a decongestant effect.

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Pharmacokinetics

To date, the pharmacokinetics of Eucalyptus balm has not been thoroughly studied.

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Dosing and administration

If the doctor did not specifically describe the method of application and dose of the drug, then it is necessary simply, applying a small layer of Eucalyptus balm, rub into the skin of the back and chest. In order not to lose heat and improve the efficiency of the procedure, it is desirable to cover the lubricated area with a towel, a flannel diaper or a woolen shawl.

This drug can be prescribed to patients of any age category, only children under 12 years old undergo these procedures under the supervision of a doctor or adult parent. However, there are limitations on the methods of therapy.

From 0 to 2 years, the medication is prescribed only in exceptional cases, children under 12 years of age are not given inhalations, they are prescribed only rubbing of the back and thorax. Inhalation is attributed to patients 12 years of age or older. For this, in half - one liter of hot water dissolve a tablespoon of Eucalyptus balm and breathe for five to ten minutes.

The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor individually in each case. Mostly this is five to seven days. If the therapeutic effect after the expiration of this period is not observed, it is necessary to inform your doctor. He will correct the treatment or replace the drug.
 

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Use of the eucalyptus balm during pregnancy

Global studies of the effects of the application and in-depth monitoring of this drug has not been conducted. In this regard, the use of Eucalyptus balm during pregnancy and during the feeding of a newborn baby with breast milk is not recommended. In case of medical necessity, the right to prescribe a medicine for the treatment of a disease belongs only to a qualified doctor.

 

Contraindications

The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving vehicles or other mechanisms is unknown to date, but contraindications to the use of Eucalyptus balm still exist:

• Presence of a patient with bronchial asthma.
• In the presence of an allergic reaction to one or more components of the drug.
• In the case of individual hypersensitivity to the components of Eucalyptus balm.
• If the patient is at the time of the disease, even has pertussis, and it is also unacceptable to use it in stopping the symptoms of pertussis itself.
• Pseudocol (faux croup) - acute catarrhal inflammation of the larynx of the larynx in children, mainly under the vocal cords (laryngitis hypoglottica), similar in its seizures to croup.
• Dermatological diseases: eczema, dermatitis.
• Damage to the skin of various etiologies at the place of use of balm.
• Predisposition of the patient to convulsions.
• In the acute phase of inflammation of the respiratory tract and / or lung tissue.

Very carefully, you should use Eucalyptus balm for the treatment of colds in children who are under two years old. Camphor, which is part of the medicine, can provoke laryngospasm - the result of high shortness of breath. Possible and epileptic seizure, if the baby is inclined to them.

Do not use a balm to apply to the skin near the eyes. The fingers, which rubbed balm, after the procedure should be washed with soap.

Inhalations to children are carried out only under the supervision of an adult person, until the age of 12 such procedures are not recommended.

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Side effects of the eucalyptus balm

The organism of the patient is individual and can give a response when using any medicine. What are the side effects of Eucalyptus balm?

• With prolonged use or due to the increased sensitivity of the patient's body to the components of the drug, contact dermatitis may develop.
• Severe attacks of bronchial spasms are possible.
• Reflex cramps may appear.
• Pain in the head.
• A general emotional overexcitation is capable of appearing.
• Shortness of breath, respiratory discomfort.
• The appearance of wheezing, noisy breathing.
• Are able to appear dizziness.
• Occasional cases of hallucinations.
• Allergic reactions: itching, rashes.
• There may be a violation of the frequency and depth of breathing, accompanied by a sense of lack of air.
• Rarely enough, but one can observe nephrotoxicity - the body's response to toxins.
• Pathological manifestations of the central nervous system.

If the patient observes one or more of the symptoms listed above, it is necessary to interrupt the medication and, without fail, inform his or her treating doctor.

Overdose

In the case of all, the requirements of therapy are necessary, drug overdose is practically excluded. If the drug is abused, the following symptoms may appear:

• Diarrhea may occur.
• Nausea, with its strong intensity, vomitive reflexes can arise.
• Convulsions.
• Failures in the work of the gastrointestinal tract.

If convulsions are observed, you need to call an ambulance. Doctors will inject a patient with a vein 5-10 mg of diazepam or barbiturate. 

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Interactions with other drugs

If it is necessary to use any medicines at the same time, you should consult a doctor, since the interactions of Eucalyptus balm with other drugs have not been thoroughly studied to date. It is known that the tandem application of the balsam in question with certain other essential oils (eg, lavender) mutually enhances their properties. 

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Storage conditions

From how the drug is saved, depends on how long the drug will maintain its high medicinal properties. The main conditions for storing Eucalyptus balsam are as follows:

• The temperature in the storage should not exceed 25 ° C.
• The place of saving should be darkened, inaccessible to the sun's rays.

Balm should be kept out of the reach of children.
 

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Shelf life

With proper storage of its unique properties Eucalyptus balm is able to maintain for three years (36 months). If the expiration date has expired, use the drug is no longer worth it.