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Ointment arnica dr. Theiss
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Ointment arnica dr. Theiss refers to external protective and emollients with combined effects on the tissue.
Indications Ointment arnica dr. Theiss
Ointment arnica dr. Theiss can be used in pyoderma, traumatic and burn injuries, all kinds of dermatitis, and also to relieve unpleasant sensations when biting insects.
Among the main indications are:
- soft tissue damage, stretching;
- excessive physical activity;
- dermatitis;
- pustular skin diseases;
- soreness in muscles and joints, which is associated with physical activity;
- superficial burns (for example, with sunburn);
- joint diseases;
- hemorrhages (superficial and intramuscular);
- hematoma.
In addition, Arnica ointment can be used as a means for sports massage.
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Release form
Ointment of Arnica Dr. Theiss is made in the packaging of 20 and 50 g, in jars. You can also buy a gel-like preparation in a tube of 100 ml.
The drug is produced by the German pharmaceutical company Theiss GmbH.
Ointment of Arnica Dr. The taissa has a yellowish tint and a characteristic aroma. The composition of the ointment is represented by the active ingredient tincture of arnica (0.5 g per 10 g of the preparation).
Pharmacodynamics
The active substance, which is contained in the plant Arnica, and is the main medical component, is considered to be the pigment phosphadiol, which when exposed to the skin provides a local irritating and absorbing effect.
Under the influence of another vegetable component arnitsina there is an expansion of the vessels, the nutrition of the tissues improves, the hemostatic property is manifested.
Thus, Arnica ointment Dr. Theiss has such abilities:
- removes signs of inflammation;
- weakens the permeability of the walls of the vessels, relieving the edema;
- removes painful sensations;
- protects vascular walls from damage;
- promotes the regeneration of soft tissues;
- has a restoring effect on synovial, serous and mucous tissue.
Dosing and administration
Until now, doctors do not have information about the possibility of an overdose of Arnica ointment, since such cases have not yet been registered. Arnica's ointment Dr. The taiss can be used up to 3 times a day, lightly rubbing into the surface of the skin. You can apply Arnica ointment under a gauze wrap - this kind of treatment is especially effective at night.
The duration of application of Arnica ointment has no limitations: it is used as needed.
Use Ointment arnica dr. Theiss during pregnancy
Such a medicine as Arnica ointment Dr. Theiss is not recommended for use during all trimesters of pregnancy, as the kinetic features of this drug are unknown, and the corresponding studies have not been carried out by specialists.
If nevertheless there is an acute need for the application of this ointment, then it is necessary to consult a doctor who observes the pregnancy process.
Contraindications
Ointment of Arnica Dr. Theiss is undesirable to apply:
- for the treatment of patients with an increased likelihood of allergy to the drug;
- with external skin damage;
- To treat skin pathologies that are accompanied by wetting;
- in children under 12 years of age;
- during periods of gestation and breastfeeding.
Side effects Ointment arnica dr. Theiss
Ointment of Arnica Dr. Theiss rarely causes negative side effects. Rarely can an allergy (or pseudoallergia) develop into separate components of the ointment, which manifests itself in the form of skin itchy rashes.
Long-term treatment with Arnica ointment can provoke the development of blistering dermatitis.
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Overdose
To date, doctors do not have information about the possibility of an overdose of Arnica ointment, since such cases have not yet been registered.
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Storage conditions
Ointment is allowed to be stored under normal conditions, in dry ventilated rooms, outside the children's access area.
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Shelf life
Ointment can be stored for up to 2 years. After this period, the drug should be discarded.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Ointment arnica dr. Theiss" 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.