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Gold Star Balm
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Balm Gold Star has disinfecting, local irritating and distracting properties.
Indications Golden Star Balsam
Applicable in the following cases:
- therapy and prevention of signs of influenza and other colds (rhinitis or sinusitis );
- exacerbated pathologies in the field of ODA (such as arthritis-arthritis with chronic arthritis and spondylitis);
- painful sensations having a diverse etiology (including headaches);
- dislocations with hematomas, bites of various insects and mild inflammation in the epidermis (elimination of itching with pain and local inflammation).
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Release form
The release of the medication is realized as a balm for external processing, in boxes with a volume of 4 or 10 g.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug is included in the category of substances that stimulate the end of mucous and epidermis. The balm has a local warming, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and disinfecting effect, and besides it improves the blood supply through the expansion of capillaries, and slightly lowers blood pressure.
Affects the work of the reflex centers of the central nervous system, demonstrating a stimulating effect.
The effect of balm is manifested in the form of a weakening of the inflammation, and also the reflex elimination of pain (in the head or muscles) caused by flu, colds, diseases in the field of ODA, as well as by damage to the epidermis and other factors.
Dosing and administration
The medicine is used exclusively externally, it is applied to a certain area of the epidermis, or used for nasal inhalations. The procedures are carried out 3-4 times a day or more (if necessary), a thin layer of balm.
With flu or cold, as well as headaches, medication is rubbed into the temples, nasal wings and the back of the head. In the treatment of dislocations, hematomas, insect bites, arthritis and epidermal inflammations, the drug is applied to the site of inflammation, bite or pain, after which it is lightly rubbed.
When performing nasal inhalations in case of sinusitis, cold, flu or cold, a small amount of balm is dissolved in hot water, and then inhaled.
The duration of therapy is determined by the individual nature of the course of the disease and the resulting drug effect, and also by the type of combined treatment and tolerability of drugs.
Use Golden Star Balsam during pregnancy
Use the Golden Star during pregnancy should be carefully, especially if the patient has a tendency to develop allergic manifestations on the effects of medications.
In particular, it is necessary to breastfeed carefully during the treatment cycle to avoid drug exposure to the baby.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- presence of strong sensitivity to the elements of the drug;
- violation of epidermal integrity and lesions of pustular nature on the skin.
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Side effects Golden Star Balsam
Balsam can cause the appearance of allergy symptoms - rashes, redness on the skin, itching and so on. Children may develop dermatitis or reflex spasm of the bronchi.
Overdose
Sometimes there is a burning sensation and strong heat in the treatment zone with balm. To remove these manifestations, you need to use water and soap to wash the medicine off the skin.
Storage conditions
Balm Gold star is required to be kept in dark, inaccessible to children and dry place. The temperature is within the limits of 15-25 ° C.
Shelf life
Balm Gold Star can be used within 4 years from the date of manufacture of the therapeutic agent.
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Application for children
The medicine is not prescribed for children under the age of 3.
Treat with balm skin on the face (nasal wings or whiskey), and in addition to apply it for inhalation is allowed only under the supervision of adults and subsequent monitoring of the child's condition. These precautions are related to the fact that the drug can provoke spasm of the bronchi.
Analogues
Analogues of the drug are drugs Menovazan and Menovazin, and in addition, Balm "Eagle" and Naftalan Ointment.
Reviews
Balm Golden Star receives only positive comments. It is effective in eliminating the symptoms of infections that occur in diseases affecting the respiratory organs. Also from the pros in the reviews noted the absence of side symptoms.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Gold Star Balm" 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.