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Gevkamen
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Gevecamen is a local medicine used to treat pain in the muscles and joints.
Indications of the gevcamena
It is used for symptomatic therapy with myalgia with neuralgia, and in addition to rheumatism and arthritis with sciatica.
Release form
Release in an ointment form, in jars with a volume of 15 or 25 g, or in tubes of a similar volume (15 and 25 g).
Pharmacodynamics
As a result of external treatment with ointment, irritation of the nerve receptors on the skin is carried out. The medicine has a local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, distracting and antimicrobial properties, helping to remove painful sensations or inflammatory processes developing in the muscles area, as well as joints.
Dosing and administration
Ointment is applied externally - by rubbing on the skin. It should be rubbed into the affected area of the skin, as well as the adjoining part, 2-3 grams of the drug (until completely absorbed). It is necessary to perform the procedure 2-3 times a day.
The frequency of application, as well as the duration of therapy are determined by the treating doctor - they depend on the nature of the pathology and its severity, and in addition, on the effectiveness of drugs and the nature of the underlying therapy used.
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Use of the gevcamena during pregnancy
Prescribe drugs to pregnant or lactating women can only be a doctor, and only in those cases where a possible benefit for a woman will be more likely than the appearance of a fetus or baby negative reactions.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- intolerance of the constituent elements of the drug;
- presence of wounds in the treatment area;
- whooping cough, dermatitis, and eczema;
- propensity to develop seizures or spasms of the bronchi;
- children's age is less than 12 years.
Side effects of the gevcamena
The use of ointment can cause side effects in the form of allergies, including rashes, redness of the skin, hives, itching and contact form of dermatitis, and in addition dizziness with headaches. Cramps can also occur (due to camphor), and children may develop dermatitis.
Overdose
When an overdose occurs a burning sensation and severe warming in the treatment site, or an increase in the symptoms of side effects. In the case of hypersensitivity to the drug, allergies occur - itching and hives.
Symptomatic therapy is used to eliminate disorders.
Storage conditions
Ointment should be kept under standard conditions, and also inaccessible to children. The temperature is not more than 25 ° C.
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Shelf life
Gevecamen is allowed to be used in the period of 3 years from the date of release of the medicinal product.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Gevkamen" 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.