Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
In medicine, the use of camphor alcohol can be very diverse. As you know, it is used as an external agent and for subcutaneous administration. The drug exhibits an antimicrobial effect and helps eliminate pain and inflammation. In addition, a local irritant effect is noted.
When camphor in injections, certain centers of the brain are stimulated. As a result, the drug has a tonic effect, constricts blood vessels or veins, increases blood supply to the brain and heart, and improves breathing.
When camphor is administered subcutaneously, good penetration through the placental barrier is noted, and the substance is also excreted in breast milk.
Excretion from the body occurs mainly through the kidneys, in small quantities - with bile and lungs.
Overdose
In the event of an overdose, the following deviations in health are possible:
- Tachycardia. If deep and slow breathing cannot restore the heart rhythm, then urgent medical attention is necessary.
- Cramps. When cramps occur, you need to relax, taking the position that causes the least discomfort.
- Nervous overexcitation. Physical activity helps relieve anxiety.
If your health worsens, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Indications for use
External use of the drug is recommended for:
- myositis;
- neuralgia;
- carrying out the prevention of bedsores .
Subcutaneous administration of the solution is prescribed for:
- heart failure;
- collapse;
- respiratory depression caused by infections;
- poisoning with sleeping pills or opioid analgesics .
Instructions for camphor alcohol (Method and dosage)
The instructions for use prescribe that this drug can be used in a variety of cases. In this case, the use of camphor alcohol is possible both externally and for subcutaneous administration.
The use of camphor alcohol for bedsores helps prevent the development of complications and necrosis . But it should be used only when the skin is red, as long as there is no violation of its integrity.
The drug is no less actively used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and so on.
As for the dosage and treatment regimen, all prescriptions are carried out by the attending physician, taking into account the characteristics of the patient and the complexity of the disease.
Alcohol solution of camphor for joints
In folk medicine, treatment of joints with camphor alcohol is successfully practiced. This remedy is generally available and effective for inflammatory processes and injuries. Camphor relieves pain in muscles and joints and enhances the effect of complex therapy. The drug is used to make lotions, compresses, and is added to ointments and creams.
At home, the most popular method for treating various joint diseases is rubbing camphor with analgin. There are several options for its preparation. The simplest recipe is considered:
- five milliliters of camphor alcohol;
- five crushed analgin tablets;
- one hundred and fifty milliliters of medical seventy percent alcohol.
To prepare the medicinal mixture, you need to thoroughly mix all the ingredients. The prepared preparation is rubbed onto sore areas before bedtime for ten days. Immediately after rubbing, the affected areas are wrapped in a warm cloth to retain heat.
This remedy is used for the following diseases:
- osteochondrosis;
- sciatic nerve entrapment;
- hernia on a vertebra;
- myositis;
- arthritis;
- radiculitis.
Analgin is an excellent pain reliever, and camphor alcohol fights harmful microorganisms and has a local irritant effect. Thanks to this, pain goes away and the body’s inflammatory response decreases. Also, with the help of camphor, blood vessels dilate, and the cellular nutrition of tissues in the joint area improves.
You can add five milliliters of iodine to the mixture of alcohol, camphor and analgin, which has a good distracting and antiseptic effect. The prepared rub should be stored in a cool place.
A camphor compress with ammonia is also good for relieving joint pain. Its recipe is simple:
- two teaspoons of salt;
- liter of clean water;
- twenty milligrams of an alcohol solution of camphor;
- one hundred milligrams of ammonia.
This mixture is shaken well and applied to a piece of gauze, which is applied to the sore spot. A plastic film and warm cloth are placed on top. Before the procedure, the code is lubricated with Vaseline. This compress is kept for two hours.
Treatment of joints with folk remedies: video
Camphor alcohol in the ear
Quite often, the drug is used to treat inflammation in the ears, for example, otitis media .
As a rule, the use of Comfort Alcohol in the ear is allowed in diluted form. For a compress, take a 2% solution, which is diluted by half with water. As a result, pain and swelling are relieved.
In addition, the use of camphor alcohol for the ears is allowed in the form of baths or instillation of a heated product. However, regardless of the method of treating the disease, you must first obtain a doctor’s prescription.
Camphor alcohol for acne
The anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic effects characteristic of this drug can help in the treatment of acne. If you wipe the solution on the affected skin of your face, you can quickly get rid of acne and dry out oily skin.
However, the use of this product in cosmetology is far from safe. It is known to have an irritating effect and stimulate the nerve endings of the skin.
Therefore, camphor alcohol can be used only a few times in diluted form. It can also be used as part of skin masks.
Traditional medicine recipes
Camphor-based preparations - oil and alcohol solution - are very popular in folk medicine. Due to their antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, they are used in recipes for the treatment of various diseases:
- Bruises . To treat the disease, use a mixture of fifty milliliters of alcohol, twenty-five milligrams of camphor, twenty grams of dry mustard and separately beaten egg whites. All components are mixed well, and the finished ointment is rubbed into the affected area once a day.
- Radiculitis . Camphor oil is combined with powdered horse chestnut. This product is first spread on an evenly cut slice of bread and applied to the sore spot overnight. A warm cloth is placed on top.
- Pleurisy . Mix twenty-five grams of camphor oil with two grams of eucalyptus oil and the same amount of lavender. This solution is rubbed three times a day into the problem area. After each rubbing, it is imperative to wrap the sore spot with a warming cloth to maintain the thermal regime.
- Arthritis. A solution of camphor in alcohol is combined with birch buds in a ratio of 2:1. The mixture is placed in a glass container and placed in a shaded place for a day to infuse. Rub this ointment on the affected areas before going to bed for two and a half weeks.
- Heel spur . Fifty milligrams of camphor alcohol is mixed with two milligrams of ammonia, four milligrams of vinegar, two milligrams of salicylic acid and one hundred milligrams of medical alcohol. Lubricate the spur on the heel with the prepared, well-mixed solution several times a day.
- Leg pain. To eliminate pain, a tincture is prepared from components taken in equal portions - camphor alcohol, vegetable oil, turpentine, ammonia and kerosene. All components are poured into a glass container. The mixture is left for a week in a cool, dark place. During this period, the container should be shaken periodically. Rub your feet with this infused medicinal liquid, and then wrap them well at night. The duration of treatment is two weeks.
Before using camphor oil, you should check for the presence of allergic reactions to the drug. If, after applying the solution to a small area of the skin, redness, itching or another adverse reaction appears, then therapeutic procedures using camphor are prohibited.
Analogs
Level 4 ATX code matches:
Dolobene
Nayatoks
Finalgon
Apizartron
Bee venom
Gavkamen
Dimexide
Menthol oil
Alflutop
Gum turpentine
Capsicam
Tizol
Turpentine ointment
Formic alcohol
Mataren Plus
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Fast Relief
Analogues of the drug include: Camphor granules, Camphor ointment, Camphor solution for injection, Camphor oil.
Reviews of Camphor alcohol
Numerous reviews of camphor alcohol confirm the admissibility of its widespread use in medicine.
This remedy is often used for warming compresses in the treatment of lactostasis in nursing women. Although, according to the latest information, its use for this purpose is contraindicated, since such use can disrupt lactation or even stop completely.
In addition, there are often discussions of this remedy in the treatment of acne. On forums, users have heated debates about whether it can help with acne. As it turned out, the effectiveness of the solution appears only at the first stages of treatment, but over time, irritation and worsening of the situation usually develop.
The high effectiveness of camphor alcohol as a prophylactic for bedsores has been noted. At the same time, experts remind that you can use it as long as there are no wounds or abrasions on the skin. If there are already violations of the integrity of the skin, then other drugs must be used.
Undoubtedly, camphor alcohol is one of the most effective and inexpensive means of widespread use. But it can only be used during first aid to disinfect the skin, reduce pain during neuralgia, and ease breathing during a cold. Only the attending physician can prescribe long-term treatment with this drug.
Side effects
External use of the medication can lead to skin irritation and the development of allergic reactions.
With subcutaneous administration, headaches, dizziness, and oleogranuloma (at the injection site) may occur. If the drug enters a vessel, a fat embolism may occur.
Overdose
The likelihood of overdose when used externally is minimal. Undesirable symptoms may occur if camphor alcohol is accidentally ingested. These include: nervous excitement, increased heart rate, convulsions. The presence of these reactions requires symptomatic treatment.
Contraindications
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It is prohibited to use camphor for hypersensitivity. Do not apply alcohol to the skin if you have eczema, dermatitis, open wounds, scratches and abrasions. Epilepsy is a contraindication for subcutaneous administration.
During lactation, pregnancy
Camphor alcohol penetrates the blood-brain barrier, the placental barrier, and also into breast milk. Therefore, treatment of pregnant and lactating patients is carried out with great caution. .
