Naphthalan oil

Naphthalan oil is a dermatotropic drug.

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Indications of the naphthalane oil

It is used to eliminate such violations:

• skin lesions (stable stage of psoriasis, atopic form of dermatitis, eczema, and in addition ichthyosis with scleroderma or seborrhea and dermatitis having a diverse origin);
• diseases that affect the spine along with the joints ( arthritis, rheumatoid, polyarthritis, which can have brucellosis, rheumatic, and gouty type, and in addition, osteochondrosis in all vertebral regions (accompanied by radicular syndrome), contractures that are of post-traumatic origin, spondylosis and a post-traumatic appearance of a deforming osteoarthrosis having a secondary form);
• extraarticular pathologies in the field of ODD with soft tissues (tendovaginitis with bursitis, and in addition myofasciitis with myositis and myalgia with periarthritis);
• diseases affecting the operation of the PNS (sciatica with neuritis and radiculitis with neuralgia);
• pathology in the peripheral vascular region (thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, atherosclerosis affecting the vessels on the legs, trophic ulcer and obliterating form of endarteritis);
• burns of the 1st, 2nd, and also the third degree of severity and frostbite;
• internal or external hemorrhoids;
• poorly healing wound lesions (stitches after surgery and festering wound areas), pressure sores, sports injuries and the consequences of injuries.

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Release form

The preparation is produced in the form of a liquid for external processing - in glass bottles with a volume of 15 ml or in plastic bottles equipped with a sprayer with a capacity of 25 ml.

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Pharmacodynamics

After local treatment with Naftalan oil, it exerts an anesthetic effect, dilates blood vessels, weakens smooth muscle tone, improves blood rheological parameters, and also stabilizes LPO processes along with coagulation characteristics of blood.

Also, the drug has an anti-inflammatory healing effect against the signs of diseases that appear on the epidermis. Together with this it helps to reduce the manifestations of psoriasis, reduce the area of the affected area and the intensity of clinical symptoms. In addition, it has an immunocorrective effect.

Oil helps to restore the locomotor activity of ODA and improve the processes of microcirculation occurring inside the joint tissues. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory, biostimulating and local desensitizing properties.

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Pharmacokinetics

The oil is quickly absorbed from the skin surface after being exposed to a Sollux lamp.

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Dosing and administration

The medication is used for local baths, and besides lubrication, tampons and in combination with UV radiation, Sollyx lamps, ultrasonic irradiation and electromagnetic radiation of decimeter type.

Therapy for osteochondrosis in the lumbar and cervical spine regions, accompanied by radicular syndrome.

It is required to oil the area of the diseased root by the disease, and then heat it with a Sollux lamp (or use a light bulb). This session is held daily for half an hour.

In total, the course includes 10-12 sessions. This procedure can also occur in combination with other physical effects - ultrasound, UV radiation, and electromagnetic radiation of the decimeter type.

Elimination of the humeroparous form of periarthritis.

The naphthalan oil, warmed to a temperature of 37-38 ° C, is required to be applied to the epidermis in the cervical vertebral region, shoulder girdle, and the corresponding arm, after which these places must be wrapped.

Sessions are held daily, the duration of each of them is 20 minutes. The entire course includes 10-15 such sessions. Oil treatment is combined with the implementation of treatment using decimeter electromagnetic radiation (Wave-2 device is used).

Lesions affecting the peripheral nerves, and having a traumatic nature.

The oil, which was preheated to a temperature of 37-38 ° C, is treated with the epidermis on the segment of the innervation segment, as well as on the affected limb, and then wrapped in a warm blanket. The procedure is carried out every day, its duration is 20 minutes. The total duration of the course is 10-15 sessions.

Deforming form of osteoarthritis.

The oil heated to 50 ° C is used to treat the epidermis over the affected joint. Further, this area is heated with a light bulb or a Sollux lamp. Daily procedures last half an hour. A total of 10-12 sessions are required per course.

Vascular atherosclerosis on the legs, chronic form of thrombophlebitis, endarteritis of obliterating nature and vein failure in the chronic stage.

It is necessary to treat the affected limb with a warmed up to 40 ° C oil - in the form of a stocking. To maintain the desired temperature, the treated area is heated using a Sollyx lamp, or wrapped around it. This procedure lasts for half an hour. The entire therapeutic course consists of 10-15 sessions.

Skin pathologies (neurodermatitis, cheilitis with eczema and ichthyosis, and in addition psoriasis, scleroderma, pruritus and other dermatoses).

The oil, heated to 37-38 ° C, is used to treat the affected area. Perform these procedures every day, for 15-20 minutes. The total duration of the course is 20 procedures.

Ulcers of trophic character and burns of 1-3 degrees of severity.

The affected area is treated with a sterile swab from cotton wool, which was previously treated with alcohol. After this, pierce the blisters formed on the skin and remove the necrotic areas of the epidermis. After that, this place should be treated with Naftalan oil and heat (for 20 minutes) with a Sollux lamp. The affected place should remain open at the same time.

This procedure is carried out 2-3 times / day, until the epithelization process begins. Treatment usually lasts for 14-28 days.

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Use of the naphthalane oil during pregnancy

Use Naftalan oil for lactation or pregnancy, and in addition, children are allowed exclusively under the supervision of a doctor.

Contraindications

The main contraindications:

• CHF 2-3 degrees of severity;
• CRF;
• malignant neoplasms;
• inflammations that are acute;

Pathology of blood of various origin

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Side effects of the naphthalane oil

The use of oil can lead to the appearance of allergy symptoms.

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Storage conditions

Naphthalan oil must be kept in a dark and dry place, with temperatures not exceeding 30 ° C.

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Shelf life

Naphthalan oil is allowed to be used for 3 years from the date of manufacture of the medicament.

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Analogues

Analogues of the drug are balms Golden Star and Eagle, and in addition to this drug Menovazine, Irikar, Naftalan Ointment and Menovazan.

Reviews

Naftalan oil receives many good reviews from patients who note excellent drug tolerance, the absence of negative reactions to its use, and in addition to this unpleasant odor.

Along with this, it is noted and its medicinal effectiveness in the treatment of diseases affecting the epidermis, peripheral vessels, spine, NS and musculoskeletal structure.

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