Gavkamen ointment. Indications, instructions for use, price, reviews

Ointment Gavkamen - this drug, which is produced by the Russian enterprise Tula Pharmaceutical Factory LLC. This drug is indicated for use in adults and children who have been diagnosed with neurological diseases, as well as inflammatory processes in the muscle tissues of the musculoskeletal system.

Gavkamen was created for symptomatic therapy in order to alleviate the general well-being of the patient, relieve pain. This ointment can be used as an independent medication, but in in most cases is included in the general course of treatment with other pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Indications for use

Ointment Gavkamen is indicated for use as an anesthetic with a local spectrum of action.

This drug is used to reduce pain and discomfort in patients with the following diseases of the body:

• inflammation and degenerative changes in the structure of the joints of the upper and lower extremities, which are caused by the natural aging process, the consequences of bruises, surgeries and metabolic disorders;
• neuralgic disorders, accompanied by attacks of acute, burning or aching pain in the area of ​​peripheral nerves damaged by a pathological process (for example, pain syndrome with shingles, infectious diseases of the nervous systems);
• decrease and partial dysfunction of muscle tissues of the musculoskeletal system associated with a local inflammatory process (for example, myositis, arising after a long stay in a draft, cold wind, doing hard work or prolonged stay in the same position).

The drug Gavkamen is indicated for use to eliminate painful symptoms that cause the underlying disease. The constituents of this medication do not eliminate the cause of the pathological process, but only increase the patient's quality of life for the period of treatment.

Ointment Gavkamen has the following pharmacological properties:

• has a moderate irritating effect on peripheral nerve endings located in close proximity to the skin;
• creates the effect of cooling epithelial tissues with signs of an inflammatory process;
• acts as a local anesthetic that does not penetrate into the general bloodstream, but at the same time relieves moderate acute, burning and aching pain.

Gevkamen is an ointment (indications for the use of this remedy are determined by the attending physician), which belongs to the pharmacological group of locally irritating herbal medicines.

Chemical composition

Gavkamen's ointment is distinguished by a simple, but at the same time very effective biochemical composition. The table below lists the main and auxiliary components of this drug, which provide its therapeutic properties.

Composition of Gavkamen ointment	Characteristics and dosage of biochemical substances
Levomenthol	Levomenthol is the main component of Gavkamen ointment, which is an organic substance of plant origin. This biochemical compound is isolated from mint essential oil. Levomenthol has a refreshing and cooling effect. Getting on the inflamed areas of the skin, this component lowers the local tissue temperature, helps to eliminate pain. The concentration of levomenthol in 100 g of ointment is 18 g.
Eucalyptus oil	Eucalyptus essential oil is the active ingredient of Gavkamen ointment, which has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. This component promotes faster recovery of injured skin areas, reduces the severity of pain. Eucalyptus oil has a beneficial effect on the general condition of epithelial tissues, has a pleasant and soothing aroma. The mass fraction of this substance is 10 g per 100 g of the finished ointment.
Racemic camphor	Racemic camphor is the main component of Gavkamen's ointment, which also has a vegetable origin. This substance has a local irritating effect, stimulating peripheral nerve endings. Camphor dilates the blood vessels of the skin, improves blood circulation in the tissues of the body, on the surface of which this agent was applied. This constituent substance of Gavkamen ointment exhibits antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The concentration of racemic camphor in 100 g of ointment is 10 g.
Clove oil	This component serves as an auxiliary function. Clove oil improves the conductivity of the main substances of the ointment, moisturizes the epithelial tissues of the skin. The dosage of this component is 1 g.
Hard paraffin (grade P-1)	This substance is a product of the petrochemical industry. Paraffin wax is used as a thickening agent for the ointment. The mass fraction of this component is 30.5 g.
Petrolatum	Petroleum jelly is an excipient that is an oil base for herbal extracts of Gavkamen ointment. The concentration of this component reaches up to 100 g.

Gevkamen is an ointment (indications for use are fixed in the instructions for this drug), which is safe medicinal product, does not contain harmful preservatives, toxic and carcinogenic connections. All substances that make up this medication are completely safe for the body of adults, children and the elderly.

Release form

The drug Gavkamen is available in the form of an ointment that is completely white or with a slight yellowish tinge. This medication has a characteristic smell of eucalyptus and menthol.The drug is packaged in jars (25 g) made of dark brown glass, as well as aluminum tubes (25 g). The main packaging of Gavkamen's ointment is cardboard boxes, inside which instructions for the use of this product are contained.

Pharmacodynamics

The pharmacodynamics of Gevkamen ointment is due to its combined composition of plant origin. Eucalyptus essential oil, levomenthol and camphor provoke reflex reactions of the peripheral receptors of the nervous system. After 3-5 minutes. after applying this drug, a person feels the cooling of the inflamed tissues, the feeling of pain disappears, and the level of swelling decreases.

In conditions of regular use of Gevkamen ointment, the anti-inflammatory properties of its active ingredients are realized. The pharmacodynamic feature of this drug is that its substances practically do not penetrate into the general bloodstream, but act locally.

Pharmacokinetics

The table below describes the pharmacokinetic properties of the active ingredients of Gavkamen ointment.

The main substance of the drug	Pharmacokinetics
Racemic camphor	When applied to the skin surface, racemic camphor undergoes partial oxidation. Then the process of absorption of this substance into deeper tissues is started. The products of the oxidative process enter into a chemical reaction with glucuronic acid, and after the formation of strong molecular bonds, they are excreted by the kidneys along with urine. The minimum amount of camphor is excreted from the body unchanged during respiration, as well as with bile.
Eucalyptus oil	Eucalyptus essential oil acts locally, penetrating only the upper layers of the skin. There are no data on the features of the metabolic breakdown of this substance and the ways of its excretion from the human body.
Levomenthol	After applying the Gavkamen ointment to the skin surface, a small amount of levomenthol enters the general bloodstream. This substance is metabolized in the tissues of the liver. The products of the biochemical breakdown of levomenthol are glucuronides, which are excreted from the human body along with urine.

Excipients of Gavkamen ointment do not significantly affect its pharmacokinetic properties.

Application

Gavkamen is an ointment (indications for the use of this remedy are observed at all stages of the therapeutic process), which is used to treat children and patients of the adult age group.

For children under 18

The drug Gavkamen is indicated for use in children aged 12 years and older. This medication is not used to treat younger patients. This limitation is due to the lack of scientifically confirmed data on the safety of the constituent substances of the Gavkamen ointment for children under 12 years of age. A small amount of this medication is applied to the affected area of ​​the body. Then the ointment is rubbed into the skin with slow movements. The duration and frequency of application of the ointment is determined by the pediatrician.

For adults

For patients of the adult age group, Gavkamen ointment is indicated for use 2-3 times a day. The drug is applied to the affected area of ​​the body in small portions. The drug is rubbed into the epithelial tissue with massaging movements until it is completely absorbed.

The average duration of treatment with Gevkamen ointment is 10-14 days. If, after a given amount of time, pain persists, signs of inflammatory process, then you need to contact your doctor for additional consultations.

For pregnant

Gavkamen ointment can be used to treat pregnant women if the potential benefit from using the medication is higher than the risk of side effects. The appointment of this drug to patients in this category should be carried out by a doctor after a preliminary examination.

For the elderly

Senile patients who do not have medical contraindications for the use of this remedy use Gavkamen ointment for therapeutic purposes, like all other adult patients. The medication is applied to the diseased area of ​​the body from 2 to 3 times a day, depending on the severity of the pathological process. The ointment is rubbed into the epithelial tissue with massaging movements. The approximate duration of the therapeutic course is 2 weeks.

Contraindications

Gevkamen is an ointment (indications for the use of this drug are mandatory), which has the following contraindications:

• individual intolerance to the constituent substances of the drug, which is manifested by local and more extensive allergic reactions (Before using this product, it is recommended to apply a small amount of ointment on the wrist to make sure that there is no allergy);
• the presence of dermatological diseases with an acute and chronic form of the course (in this case, it is necessary to carry out preliminary therapy for skin diseases, and only then use the Gevkamen ointment);
• scratching, wound and ulcerative formations of the skin, which are localized in the area of ​​the intended application of the drug;
• the patient is under 12 years of age.

Ointment Gavkamen is prescribed with extreme caution to women who are breastfeeding a newborn baby. In this situation, a local irritant and analgesic drug is used only in extreme cases.

Overdose

In medical practice, there are no clinically confirmed cases of overdose with Gevkamen ointment. Subject to local application, this agent is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation. The development of an overdose is possible if a certain amount of ointment gets into the digestive tract.

In a similar situation, the patient experiences the following symptoms:

• headache attacks;
• heartburn;
• complete or partial loss of appetite;
• weakness in muscle tissue;
• cramps of the lower extremities;
• slowing down of heart rate;
• decrease in blood pressure indicators;
• discharge of vomit;
• violation of the thought process and confusion;
• disorientation in the surrounding space.

There is no specific antidote that counteracts the components of the Gevkamen ointment. Patients with an overdose of this drug are hospitalized in the hospital of the department of toxicology or general therapy. Patients in this category are washed with a stomach, given sorbent preparations to remove the remnants of biochemical components that have not yet had time to be absorbed into the intestinal walls. Patients are shown to drink plenty of fluids to restore water and electrolyte balance.

Side effects

After applying the Gevkamen ointment to the surface of the diseased area of ​​the body, the following side effects are not excluded:

• tingling and burning sensation of the skin;
• feeling of extreme cold, which disappears on its own after 3-5 minutes;
• redness of epithelial tissues, accompanied by a feeling of severe itching;
• the appearance of a red or pink rash, which indicates a progressive allergic reaction;
• hives that spread to other parts of the body;
• severe swelling of the skin in the area of ​​application of this drug.

The above symptoms are signs of individual sensitivity of the body in relation to the constituent components of the ointment. In this case, it is necessary to stop further use of this drug. Patients with an acute allergic reaction should go to a medical institution for additional examination and antihistamines.

Special recommendations

During the period of treatment with Gavkamen ointment, the following recommendations must be observed:

• make sure that this product does not get on the mucous membrane of the eyes and mouth;
• after processing the skin, wash your hands thoroughly using soap, warm water and a dry, clean towel;
• in situations where there was an accidental ingestion of the drug, its entry into the organ of vision, it is necessary to rinse the eyes under a stream of water, and also immediately go to the hospital.

The constituent components of the Gavkamen ointment do not have a negative effect on the functions of the central and peripheral nervous system. During treatment with this medication, it is allowed to drive vehicles, mechanisms, technological installations, as well as perform work with increased danger.

In medical practice, there are no officially confirmed cases so that, under conditions of external use, Gavkamen's ointment provokes dizziness or a slowdown in psychomotor reactions.

Drug interactions

The biochemical composition of the Gevkamen ointment is rich in terpene components that stimulate the metabolic activity of the liver. In this regard, this drug has the pharmacological property of weakening the therapeutic effect of other medicines, which are taken orally or applied to the surface of the skin.

The drug Gavkamen promotes deeper penetration of creams and ointments, which belong to the pharmacological group of anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs. The chemical component dimethyl sulfoxide enhances the absorption of the active substances of the Gavkamen ointment, and also increases the risk of their penetration into the systemic circulation.

Storage conditions and periods

The general shelf life of this medication is 3 years. Ointment Gavkamen should be left in a cool and protected from the sun place, where the ambient temperature is not higher than +15 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the biochemical properties of this drug may deteriorate. Ointment Gavkamen should be stored only in the original packaging of the manufacturer, which is not accessible to children.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

To buy Gavkamen ointment does not require a prescription from your doctor.

Analogs

There is a wide selection of analgesics and local irritants that are analogous to Gavkamen's ointment.

Alvipsal

Alvipsal is a drug that has a slightly different chemical composition, but is characterized by the presence of exactly the same pharmacological properties.

This medication contains the following substances:

• biological poison extracted from the glands of the viper - 0.05 HONEY;
• gum turpentine - about 30 mg;
• salicylic acid - within 10 mg;
• camphor - at a concentration of 30 mg.

Alvipsal ointment is designed for external use. This drug is rubbed into the diseased areas of the skin 1-2 times a day for 10 days.

Bom benge

Bom-Benge ointment is a drug with a combined chemical composition, which is produced by the Russian enterprise Samaramedprom. This preparation contains active substances in the form of methyl salicylate (at a dosage of 20.2 g), as well as racemic menthol (about 3.9 g).

Bom-Benge ointment is rubbed into the skin of the diseased area of ​​the body 1-2 times a day, depending on the severity of the pain syndrome. A long therapeutic course is determined by the doctor, but in most cases it does not exceed 2 weeks. In pharmacies, prices for Bom-Benge ointment range from 25 rubles. per tube 25 g.

Nyatox

Nayatox is a local irritant, warming and analgesic agent manufactured by the Vietnamese pharmaceutical company Joint Stock.

This preparation contains the following substances:

• industrially purified cobra snake venom - 2 mcg;
• essential oil from eucalyptus leaves - 20 mg;
• racemic camphor - no more than 30 mg;
• chemical component methyl salicylate (has a pronounced antiseptic effect) - at a dosage of 40 mg.

Nayatox ointment is applied to the skin surface 1-2 times a day at a dosage of 5-10 g. The duration of therapy without prior consultation with the attending physician cannot exceed 10 days. The average cost of Nayatox ointment is from 164 to 244 rubles. per tube 20 g.

Ointment Gavkamen is a drug with a combined biochemical composition of plant origin. This medication is indicated for use in symptomatic therapy. The active ingredients of this drug have anti-inflammatory, cooling, antiseptic and analgesic properties.

The drug is not absorbed into the general bloodstream, but acts exclusively at the local level. Ointment Gavkamen is prohibited for use for the treatment of children under 12 years of age. The main therapeutic effect of this medication is provided by camphor, levomenthol and eucalyptus essential oil.

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