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Last reviewed: 07.06.2024
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Slipex is a medicinal product that contains a combination of active ingredients such as peppermint oil, eucalyptol, menthol and methyl salicylate. These ingredients have various pharmacological properties and are used to relieve the symptoms of respiratory diseases and other conditions. Here are the properties of these ingredients:
- Peppermint oil: It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and topical irritant properties. Peppermint oil can also help relieve itching and skin irritation.
- Eucalyptol: It is a monoterpene that has antiseptic and locally irritating effects. It is often used to relieve breathing difficulties in upper respiratory diseases.
- Menthol: Menthol has a cooling and analgesic effect. It can help relieve itching, irritation and ease breathing in respiratory problems.
- Methyl salicylate: This ingredient has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It can help relieve pain and inflammation when applied topically.
Slipex is commonly used to treat symptoms of respiratory illnesses such as runny nose, cough, and stuffy nose, as well as to relieve muscle and joint pain. It can be applied topically to the skin in the form of an ointment or balm. It is important to remember that Slipex should be used as directed or recommended by your doctor.
Indications Slipex
- Respiratory conditions: Slipex can be used to relieve symptoms of colds, flu, bronchitis and other respiratory infections. It helps relieve difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, coughing and throat irritation.
- Headache and Migraine: Slipex can be used to relieve headaches and migraine attacks due to its cooling and analgesic effects.
Release form
- Inhalation Solution: Some forms of Slipex may be designed to be used in inhalations or added to hot water for steam inhalation, which can help ease breathing when you have a runny or stuffy nose.
- Nasal drops or spray: This form is used to ease breathing in runny nose by local irritating and distracting action.
Pharmacodynamics
- Peppermint Oil: It has a local anesthetic and cooling effect, which helps soothe throat irritation and ease breathing.
- Eucalyptol: It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It may also relieve nasal congestion and make breathing easier.
- Menthol: It has a cooling and analgesic effect. It can also help reduce nasal congestion and ease breathing.
- Methyl salicylate: It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties to help reduce soreness and irritation in the throat.
Dosing and administration
For inhalation solution:
- Preparation: Add the recommended amount of solution to hot water according to the instructions.
- Use: Breathe over the steam for a few minutes, covering your head with a towel to enhance the effect.
- Frequency and duration of inhalation: May vary according to instructions, usually 1-2 times a day.
For nasal drops or spray:
- Application: Inject into each nasal passage the amount of product recommended in the instructions.
- Frequency of use: According to the instructions, usually several times a day for nasal congestion.
Important points:
- Avoid contact with eyes, open wounds and mucous membranes.
- It is not recommended to use the drug for children without consulting a doctor.
Use Slipex during pregnancy
Use of products containing these ingredients during pregnancy may be undesirable or may require consultation with a physician.
The internal use of high doses of these substances can be dangerous during pregnancy because of the possibility of adverse effects on the fetus.
Peppermint oil and eucalyptol may also have some effects when inhaled. Again, it is important to follow the recommendations for using products based on them and discuss their use with your doctor during pregnancy.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity: People with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in Slipex should not use it because of the risk of allergic reactions.
- Asthma and other respiratory diseases: The drug contains menthol, which may cause irritation of the respiratory tract and aggravate symptoms of asthma or other respiratory diseases. It should therefore be used with caution in patients with these conditions.
- Pediatric age: Some ingredients of the product, especially menthol, may be too strong for children, especially infants and young children. The use of Slipex in children requires caution and should be supervised by a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Information on the safety of using Slipex during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited. Women in this position should consult a doctor before using the drug.
- Damaged skin: The drug may cause irritation or burns on damaged skin, so avoid application to open wounds or cuts.
- Concomitant use with other medicines: Slipex may interact with some other medicines, so it is important to inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking before starting treatment.
Side effects Slipex
- Allergic reactions: In rare cases, some patients may experience allergic reactions to the components of the drug, manifested as itching, skin rash or edema.
- Respiratory Reactions: Misuse of the drug or inhalation of its vapors may cause respiratory tract irritation, coughing, difficulty breathing, or asthmatic attack in persons allergic to menthol or eucalyptol.
- GI reactions: Some people may experience GI reactions such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, especially if the drug is accidentally applied to mucous membranes or swallowed.
- Interactions with other medicines: The effectiveness or safety of using Slipex in combination with other topically applied medicines may be reduced or increased.
Overdose
- Strong cooling and burning sensation in the throat and mouth: This is due to the high concentration of cooling menthols and menthol.
- Enhanced anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect: This may result in a more pronounced analgesic effect and possibly an attenuation of the pain receptor response.
- Manifestation of systemic side effects: Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, increased heart rate and even allergic reactions may occur.
Interactions with other drugs
Simultaneous use with other medicinal products, especially those that may also cause irritation of the skin or mucous membranes, may result in increased or additional irritant effects.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug " Slipex" 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.