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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The asterisk has distracting, disinfecting and locally irritating properties.
Release form
The release takes place in several different forms:
- Inhalation pencil - 1 tube inside the package;
- balm in a jar of 4 g. In the box - 1 such a jar;
- liquid balm in a 5 ml bottle. Inside the pack - 1 bottle.
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Pharmacodynamics
The medication activates the endings located inside the skin and mucous membranes. Among its properties are anti-inflammatory, local warming, analgesic and disinfecting. It also exerts an expanding effect on the capillaries, by stimulating the blood supply. In addition, it reduces the level of blood pressure and affects the reflex centers located inside the brain.
The pencil works by reducing inflammation and eliminating the pain that is caused by a cold, flu and other factors.
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Dosing and administration
Use of drugs in the form of balm.
The balsam is appointed externally - they process a suitable area of the skin, slightly rubbing. In the treatment of the common cold, it is applied in the nose area, and with the development of headaches - on the site of the temple or the back of the head. To treat a cold or flu, you need to treat the balsam with your chest and back, and when you remove a bite from an insect, apply it to the affected area.
Use of an inhalation pencil.
It is necessary to do inhalation in the area of each nostril 11-15 times a day - 1-2 inhalations per 1-well conducted inhalation.
Use of the asterisks during pregnancy
It is forbidden to assign an asterisk to pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Contraindications
The pencil can not be used in the presence of hypersensitivity to medicinal elements.
Balsam is contraindicated to use with intolerance of its elements and in the presence of wounds or diseases on the skin in the area of application of drugs.
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Side effects of the asterisks
The use of the drug may lead to the development of such side effects:
- violations of the NA: headaches, convulsions, dizziness, a feeling of excitement;
- allergy symptoms: the appearance of rash, irritation, itching, and urticaria;
- disorders in the respiratory system: increased episodes of development of bronchial spasms.
Storage conditions
The asterisk must be kept in a dry and closed place from the sun. Temperature values are within 11-15 ° C.
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Application for children
It is forbidden to prescribe an inhalation pencil to children under 2 years of age.
Analogues
Analogues of the medication are such preparations: balm Orel, naphthalene ointment, as well as Menovazan with Menovazine.
Reviews
The asterisk receives only positive feedback. The medicine works very well when eliminating pathological symptoms and infections in the respiratory organs. There is no information on the development of adverse symptoms.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Star" 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.