Naftalan Ointment

Naphthalan Ointment has antiseptic properties.

Indications of the naphthalan Ointment

It is used to eliminate such disorders:

• skin lesions: eczema, psoriasis with neurodermatitis, seborrhea and ichthyosis, and besides scleroderma, as well as dermatitis having a different nature;
• diseases affecting the spine and joints: rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthritis having rheumatic, brucellosis or gouty form, and in addition spondylosis, osteochondrosis affecting various parts of the spine, etc .;
• pathology in the field of ODD and soft tissues (extraarticular arrangement): tendovaginitis, myofascic with bursitis and myalgia, as well as periarthritis and myositis;
• disorders of the HC function: sciatica with radiculitis, and also neuritis with neuralgia;
• diseases in the peripheral vascular region: among such thrombophlebitis, atherosclerosis of the vessels of the legs, varicose veins, obliterating form of endarteritis and trophic ulcers;
• having different degrees of severity of burns;
• frostbite;
• external or internal hemorrhoids;
• wound lesions that are difficult to heal: seams with pus or after surgical procedures;
• injuries of a sports origin;
• pressure sores and other disorders.

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Release form

The release is carried out in the form of an external ointment, in tubes having a volume of 15 or 25 g.

Pharmacodynamics

After local treatment, analgesic effect develops, smooth muscle tone decreases, blood vessels expand, and rheological parameters of the blood also increase. Along with this, stabilization of LPO processes and improvement of coagulation properties of blood occurs.

The medicine promotes the appearance of an anti-inflammatory healing effect in relation to the signs of skin diseases. In addition, the regression of psoriasis begins, the area of affected areas decreases, as well as the intensity of clinical symptoms.

At the same time Naftalan Ointment has immunocorrecting influence, it supports in the process of restoration of locomotor function of ODA and promotes improvement of microcirculatory processes occurring inside the joint tissues.

The drug also has a biostimulating and desensitizing effect.

Dosing and administration

Use the ointment is necessary for the treatment of damaged areas, and in addition for use with tampons or for local baths, and in combination with UV radiation, ultrasound, a special lamp from the Sollyx, as well as with electromagnetic radiation of the decimeter spectrum.

With different disorders, different therapeutic approaches and ways of using drugs are required. For example, to eliminate osteochondrosis ointment should be treated affected area, and then heat it with a lamp. Perform such procedures should be every day, for half an hour. The entire course of therapy consists of 10-12 such sessions.

During treatment of the periarthritis of the humeroscapular nature, heated ointment treat the affected areas, and then carefully wrap them. Such procedures are conducted daily, with heating for 20 minutes. Treatment consists of 10-15 therapeutic sessions. In addition, the patient may be prescribed concomitant therapy with the use of additional equipment.

In the same way, therapy is performed in the following cases:

• lesions in the peripheral nerves, having a traumatic nature;
• osteoarthritis of a deforming nature;
• vascular atherosclerosis on the legs;
• obliterating form of endarteritis;
• thrombophlebitis, which is chronic;
• vein failure in chronic form;
• skin pathologies and other disorders.

When using Naftalan Ointment to eliminate ulcers of trophic type or burns, it is necessary to pre-treat the affected area with alcohol, remove necrotic areas, and only then apply the drug. Next, the treated area is heated with a lamp - the procedure lasts 20 minutes (the treatment site must remain open). Perform such sessions need 2-3 times / day in the period of 2-4 weeks.

When an internal hemorrhoids is removed, a specific nozzle is used, thanks to which the introduction of the ointment is obtained more deeply. In the treatment of external hemorrhoids, a small strip of ointment is treated with a painful or itchy area. This procedure should be done twice a day (it is recommended to do this in the morning, and in addition to this in the evening), during the period of 12-15 days.

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Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

• CHF;
• malignant neoplasms;
• acute stages of inflammation;
• pathologies of blood, having a different etiology;
• intolerance of elements of a medicamentous preparation.

Caution is required when prescribing ointments to children, pregnant women, and in addition to nursing mothers.

Side effects of the naphthalan Ointment

Use of the medicine may cause symptoms of allergies. In the treatment of hemorrhoids, there is sometimes discomfort in the rectal area.

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Storage conditions

Naphthalan ointment should be kept in a dark place inaccessible to small children, with standard temperature grades for medicines.

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Shelf life

Naphthalan Ointment can be used for 5 years from the date of manufacture of the drug.

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Analogues

Analogues of the drug are such drugs: Menovazine with Naftaderm, and in addition Naftalan oil and Irikar.

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Reviews

Naphthalan Ointment is often used by people who suffer from eczema, psoriasis and various forms of dermatitis. Most of them respond positively about the medicine. Usually people who suffer from these disorders for many years, and who used to use different lotions, decoctions, ointments, and baths that brought relief only for a short time, usually take part in such discussions. But Naftalan ointment in combination with ultrasound contributed to a noticeable improvement: there was a decrease in the size of plaques of psoriasis, getting rid of itching, and in addition normalization of the epidermis.

However, this drug is able to help the healing of various injuries and wounds, removes inflammation and dries the skin. It is often used to treat acne. Improvement is noted after 1-2 procedures - the skin is cleared, the enlarged pores contract, and the redness disappears.

During therapy with dermatitis, a large set of procedures is performed, which includes the use of an ointment that helps improve the condition of the epidermis. Important is also the implementation of additional activities and the use of certain drugs, and in addition to adherence to the diet regime. All medications are used according to the individual regimen and in the portions prescribed by the doctor. Because of this, before using the drug, you need to consult a doctor.