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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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The asterisk has distracting, disinfectant and locally irritating properties.
Release form
The release comes in several different forms:
- inhalation pencil – 1 tube inside the package;
- balm in a 4 g jar. There is 1 such jar in the box;
- liquid balm in a 5 ml bottle. Inside the pack there is 1 bottle.
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Pharmacodynamics
The drug activates the endings located inside the skin and mucous membranes. Its properties include anti-inflammatory, local warming, analgesic and disinfectant. It also has a dilating effect on capillaries by stimulating blood supply. In addition, it reduces blood pressure and affects the reflex centers located inside the brain.
The pencil works by reducing inflammation and eliminating pain caused by colds, flu and other factors.
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Dosing and administration
Use of drugs in the form of a balm.
The balm is prescribed externally - it is applied to the appropriate area of the skin, rubbing it in a little. When treating a runny nose, it is applied to the nose area, and when headaches develop - to the temple or back of the head. To treat a cold or flu, it is necessary to treat the chest and back with the balm, and when eliminating an insect bite - apply it to the affected area.
Using an inhalation pencil.
It is necessary to do inhalation into the area of each nostril 11-15 times per day - 1-2 inhalations per 1 inhalation.
Use Sprockets during pregnancy
It is prohibited to prescribe Zvezdochka to pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Contraindications
The pencil should not be used if you have hypersensitivity to medicinal components.
The balm is contraindicated for use in case of intolerance to its elements and in the presence of wounds or diseases on the skin in the area of application of the drug.
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Side effects Sprockets
The use of the drug may lead to the development of the following side effects:
- dysfunction of the nervous system: headaches, convulsions, dizziness, feeling of excitement;
- allergy symptoms: the appearance of a rash, irritation, itching, and hives;
- disorders of the respiratory system: increased frequency of episodes of bronchospasm.
Storage conditions
The star must be kept in a dry place, protected from the sun. Temperature values are within 11-15°C.
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Application for children
It is prohibited to prescribe the inhalation pencil to children under 2 years of age.
Analogues
The following drugs are analogs of the medication: Orel balm, naphthalene ointment, as well as Menovasan with Menovazin.
Reviews
Zvezdochka receives only positive reviews. The medicine works very well in eliminating pathological symptoms and in respiratory infections. There is no information about the development of side effects.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Asterisk" 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.