Carmolis - drops on a natural basis for the prevention and treatment of colds, diseases of the digestive tract, and neurological pathologies. They are used in dentistry and sports medicine, relieve itching after insect bites, pain from injuries and sprains. The drug can be used in several ways depending on the age and condition of the patient.
Compound
Carmolis medicinal drops are a natural preparation that contains plant extracts and extracts. It contains vitamins and minerals, essential compounds that improve the functioning of internal organs and systems. The components include essential oils:
- thyme;
- anise;
- carnations;
- Schisandra chinensis;
- lavender;
- lemon;
- peppermint and Indian mint;
- sage
Natural flavorings include nutmeg extract and menthol. The active components are diluted in a water-alcohol base and do not contain chemical preservatives or dyes.
Release form
Carmolis drops for oral use are available in several volumes: 20, 40 and 80 ml. They are packaged in a tinted glass bottle and equipped with a dropper dispenser. For single use, a 1.5 ml bottle made of glass with a plastic dropper is recommended.
Each bottle is additionally packaged in a cardboard box that protects from sunlight. Detailed instructions contain information about the composition, method of use and side effects of the medicine.
Price
The average price in pharmacy chains for this drug is 700 rubles. per bottle of 80 ml.
Carmolis – drops for oral and external use. According to patient reviews, they are well tolerated.
Side effects in the form of skin redness and itching occur only in 6% of patients, are short-term and do not require specific treatment (they go away on their own after discontinuation of the drug). The composition of this product has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, local irritant, antiseptic and analgesic effect.
Its advantages also include rapid absorption and duration of the therapeutic effect. The drug is recommended for self-use to eliminate the symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections, as well as for rheumatological and some neurological diseases.
pharmachologic effect
The therapeutic effect of the drug depends on many components included in its formula. Natural oils give it the following properties:
- Thyme stimulates the production of sputum during coughing or inflammation, activates its removal naturally without soreness and irritation of the trachea, and destroys germs and bacteria.
- Anise enhances the expectorant effect, cleanses the epithelium on the mucous membranes of the bronchi and lungs, and is a natural antispasmodic.
- Cloves provide an antibacterial and antiviral effect, reduce the risk of complications from ARVI and colds, and improve breathing during a runny nose.
- Chinese Schisandra is known as an antifungal agent. Stimulates the functioning of the digestive system, intestines, pancreas, improves constipation, diarrhea, colitis.
- Sage reduces temperature, increases sweating, reducing the load on the kidneys.
- Muscat has a choleretic effect, improving the process of digestion and excretion of waste products, and normalizes the functioning of the stomach.
- Lavender helps reduce inflammation, calms and relaxes, and normalizes sleep during stress.
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Menthol is an excellent choleretic agent, cleanses blood vessels, relieves muscle hypertonicity. In combination with lemon oil, it increases appetite and supports a person’s immunity after a serious illness, surgery, or course of chemotherapy.
CARMOLIS (drops)
I appreciate the Austrians (manufacturer - Austria) for such high-quality design.
If you lose the instructions, you can read on the box what's what. If you throw away the box, you can tell from the stickers on the bottle. By the way, it’s better not to throw away the box. The product should be stored in a dark place and the bottle is transparent. Therefore, it must be placed in a box immediately after use.
In general, storage conditions are standard: at room temperature, in a dark place out of reach of children.
If all conditions are met, the medicine will last five years. Using the barcode, you can determine the authenticity of the drug - you need to add up all its numbers. Their sum must coincide with the control number.
The bottle is equipped with a convenient dropper. The medicine drips easily and quickly. It is not difficult to measure the required number of drops.
The instructions for Carmolis are clear and detailed. Not only are all the herbs included in its composition listed (there are 10 of them), but the characteristics of each plant are also given. For example, anise helps remove mucus and eliminates bloating. The leaves of the Chinese cinnamon tree have analgesic and calming effects.
Here we can read information that this remedy was invented in 1611 by monks. That is, it is already several centuries old, and several generations have been using it. Somehow my skepticism disappeared) I understand that you can write anything you want, but the composition of the medicine is so extensive and useful that you inevitably begin to respect the monks.
The drug contains levomenthol and carmol oil, which, in turn, consists of essential oils of Chinese cinnamon, cloves, lavender, nutmeg, sage, citronella, anise, lemon, thyme.
A little more information about the components of Carmolis.
Menthol relieves smooth muscle spasms and activates bile production. When used topically, it irritates and anesthetizes, and also reduces skin itching.
I experienced this action myself. Not long ago my forehead started to itch. The dermatologist diagnosed “dermatitis” and prescribed Tsindol. But she makes me neither cold nor hot.
And today I applied Carmolis to my forehead and felt relief. Moreover, it is necessary to apply it, not rub it in. But, probably, I overdid it, because my forehead began to burn terribly. I even had to fan my face with a notebook. The discomfort quickly passed, and I felt a chill in my forehead. It was the menthol that worked. The cold also subsided after some time, but the itching did not return! It's been four hours now and my forehead doesn't itch. From the word “absolutely”.
This is the first proof of the drug's effectiveness.
I have known for a long time that nutmeg has choleretic properties and stimulates the digestive tract. I take it in the form of a spice (my review is about nutmeg).
Citronella, also known as Indian lemon balm, also known as Indian mint, acts as a mild sedative. In addition, it has antibacterial properties, and when applied topically, it helps relieve pain.
Carmolis is indicated for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, nausea, flatulence, irritability and anxiety, rheumatism, myalgia, headaches, itchy skin, insect bites.
There are also contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, bronchospasm, cholecystitis, liver diseases, stomach ulcers, brain diseases, pregnancy, etc.
Take the drops as follows:
— for ARVI and flu, add 10-20 drops to a glass of warm water. First, they breathe in the resulting solution (by the way, it hurts your nose a lot), then they drink it in small sips. You can drop it onto a piece of sugar and dissolve the sugar in your mouth. Do this up to five times a day;
— for inhalation, pour 25-30 drops into a liter of hot water, cover with a towel and breathe in the steam. I have doubts about this method. For a long time no one has been breathing over hot potatoes, for example. Although I remember it was a good way. Allowed me to recover quickly. Began to be criticized because of the risk of getting burned. It would be nice to do inhalations in a nebulizer, but I’m not sure that Carmolis is suitable for this. The instructions don't say this;
- when coughing, rub the chest and interscapular area and wrap up well;
- for dyspeptic symptoms (flatulence, nausea, heaviness in the stomach) and as a sedative (for insomnia), add 10-20 drops to a glass of warm water. You need to breathe in the resulting solution, then drink it slowly. Do this 3-4 times a day. Just as with inflammatory diseases, you can use a piece of sugar. I don’t consume sugar, so I don’t even want to talk about this method. But perhaps some people will find it easier to manipulate sugar;
- for joint and muscle pain, rub the painful areas and cover with a warm cloth;
- for headaches, rub the temples and forehead with the undiluted drug;
— for insect bites and itchy skin, apply undiluted medication to the sore spot 2-3 times a day.
After using the product externally, you should wash your hands. Avoid contact with eyes - possible burns. The drug contains alcohol. Therefore, after using it internally, you cannot drive.
Carmolis is available in different volumes: 20,40 and 80 ml. For some reason I took the largest and, accordingly, the most expensive package. I recall that the price difference between 40 and 80 ml was negligible. Obviously that's why I bought the big bottle.
You can use the product for air aeration - pour 20-30 drops per liter of water into the humidifier. Thus, the air in the room will be disinfected.
Overall, this is truly a multifunctional product. And effective.
Since I now have ARVI, I dropped 20 drops into a glass of hot water, inhaled the vapors and drank slowly, in small sips. Literally five minutes later I felt that the cold symptoms had gone away: headache, lacrimation, nasal congestion. That is, it acts like Theraflu, Coldact, aspirin “Oops” and others like them. I felt like a person and was able to work.
The action did not last long. About three hours later, my nose was stuffy again, my head ached, and heaviness appeared in my head. But Carmolis can be taken up to five times a day. So I took the next dose and everything was fine again.
By the way, I also use the inhalation pencil “Golden Star Balm” for nasal congestion. It helps a lot.
Thus, I confirm that Carmolis is an effective remedy. Plus it's natural. It's a pity that our doctors don't know about it. Or maybe they know, but still don’t appoint.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
The active substances penetrate the intestines, are absorbed by the villi and enter the blood. They stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, circulatory and lymphatic systems. There is an increased formation of cells responsible for immunity, and the risk of anemia is reduced.
The components are processed by liver enzymes and completely disintegrate into organic acids and components that are safe for the body. After a half-life, they are excreted in the patient’s feces and urine and do not accumulate in tissues.
Indications for use
Carmolis – drops for external and internal use. They can be used in the form of inhalations, therefore they are recommended for young children. Oral treatment is indicated for the following diseases:
- inflammation of the upper respiratory tract;
- ARVI;
- flu;
- indigestion due to overeating, gastritis, gallbladder dysfunction;
- overexcitement in a stressful situation.
Drops can be used as warm compresses. It is recommended for massage and relaxation after hygiene procedures for various pathologies:
- myalgia;
- rheumatism;
- arthrosis;
- intercostal neuralgia;
- pinched sciatic nerve;
- migraine headaches, VSD.
The increased content of menthol, nutmeg and cloves relieves itching and burning after insect bites, reduces the risk of infection of wounds and skin rashes.
Carmolis drops are well suited for inhalation using a special device or steam bath.
At home, they can be used to eliminate discomfort from respiratory diseases: bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis. Inhaling healing vapors makes breathing easier for children and adults, relieves coughing, and cleanses the nasopharyngeal mucosa from bacteria and viruses.
Pharmacological properties
Carmolis - drops, reviews of which indicate their high effectiveness for a number of diseases.
They have pharmacological properties due to the characteristics of the main components:
- Menthol is an organic compound obtained synthetically or isolated from mint essential oil. When exposed to skin receptors, it reduces itching, pain and irritation; when taken orally, it stimulates appetite (due to the effect on the receptors of the tongue and mucous membranes of the oral cavity), increases the secretion of the stomach and digestive glands, increases the secretion of bile, and relieves spasms.
- Thyme oil, obtained by distilling flowering plants. It has antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. It also has an expectorant effect by diluting mucus in the bronchi and reducing its viscosity, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and reduces flatulence.
- Anise oil , obtained by distilling the fruit or green parts of the plant. It has an antiseptic, expectorant, mucolytic, diuretic, antispasmodic effect, accelerates the removal of sputum from the bronchi, and helps reduce gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract. It is also used for gastritis and atonic constipation.
- Chinese Schisandra oil , which contains a significant amount of biologically active substances - coumarins (spasmolytic, antitumor, anticoagulant effects), schisandrin (high tonic effect) and others. This oil also has high taste qualities, which improves the consumer properties of the product. Has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. When consumed orally, it activates intestinal motility and enhances the production of digestive juices.
- Clove oil. It is also obtained by steam distillation. It is part of the famous Golden Star balm. It has strong antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal properties. When used as an external agent, the oil has an irritating effect on skin receptors, as well as a distracting, analgesic effect.
- Lemon essential oil obtained from lemon fruits by cold pressing or steam distillation. It tones the nervous and cardiovascular systems, increases mental and physical performance, and increases gastrointestinal activity. Active against bacteria and viruses, often used to prevent influenza and acute respiratory infections, as an antiseptic for skin diseases.
- Lavender oil. As an external agent, it has an antiseptic, anti-burn, regenerating, anti-inflammatory effect. When taken orally, it has a sedative and choleretic effect and stimulates appetite.
- Sage oil has phytoncidal, antibacterial, antiviral properties. Due to the presence of tannins, it has an anti-inflammatory effect. Reduces the secretion of sweat glands.
- Nutmeg oil. When used externally, it has a mild irritating and warming effect. It also stimulates the digestive tract and promotes the secretion of bile.
- Citronella oil , obtained by water-steam distillation from fresh branches and annual shoots. It has antifungal, sedative properties, and has a local irritating effect. It is also used externally to repel blood-sucking insects.
The general pharmacological action consists of the following effects:
- restoration of the function of the protective barrier of the upper respiratory tract;
- activation of local immunity;
- antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal effect;
- increasing general nonspecific resistance and adaptogenic properties of the body;
- anti-inflammatory effect;
- anti-stress effect.
The immunoregulatory effect is manifested in the following:
- restoration of impaired indicators of cellular and humoral immunity;
- normalization of the immunoregulatory index;
- increased production of specific antibodies.
As studies show, when using drops, the incidence of acute respiratory infections is significantly reduced by 2.0-3.3 times, community-acquired pneumonia - by 2.3-3.0 times, acute bronchitis - by 1.3-1.4 times, acute tonsillitis – 3.2-6.8 times.
Instructions for use: method and dosage
Carmolis drops instructions for use recommend using the following dosage:
- To reduce irritability or improve sleep, take the product 3 times a day, 10–20 drops diluted in 0.5 glasses of clean water. Children can be given 10 drops on a piece of sugar to dull the specific taste of alcohol.
- To prepare a compress or rub, drops can be applied directly to the skin in the area of inflammation or painful spasm. After a light stroking massage, cover the area with a warm scarf or scarf and leave for 30–60 minutes.
- For insect bites, you need to put an ear stick in the bottle and soak the cotton wool with a healing solution. Gently lubricate each itchy bite, lightly rubbing the product.
- For migraines, apply a few drops to your fingers, gently massaging your temples and the back of your neck.
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Treatment of the inflammatory process in the upper respiratory tract is carried out in different ways, which affects the dosage of Carmolis drops:
- For oral use when coughing or acute respiratory viral infection, the child is given 3-5 drops of the medicine 4 times a day. For adults, the dose is increased to 10 drops.
- For inhalation, drop 20 drops of the solution into a wide bowl of boiling water, cover your head with a towel, inhaling the healing vapors for 10 minutes. When using a nebulizer, 1 dose is 2–4 drops.
For children, the instructions recommend rubbing the area between the shoulder blades, which helps reduce coughing and stimulate sputum discharge. For stomatitis, dilute 1 spoon of the product in a glass of water and rinse your mouth 3 times a day.
Contraindications
The main contraindication to the use of the drug is an allergy to any of the components in the drug. It is prohibited to use for the following diseases:
- bronchial asthma;
- cholecystitis;
- heart failure;
- liver dysfunction;
- obstruction of the bile ducts;
- epilepsy;
- brain tumors;
- stomach or intestinal ulcer.
Carmolis drops contain ethyl alcohol and are therefore prohibited for use during pregnancy and lactation. With alcoholism, it can disrupt kidney function and cause blockage of the hepatic ducts.
Side effects
When using Carmolis drops in any way, an allergic reaction may occur. Characteristic symptoms:
- skin redness;
- hives;
- swelling of the larynx;
- dyspnea;
- itching at the site of application of the medicine.
When inhaled, the allergy provokes breathing problems, increased coughing, and nasal discharge. Therefore, before use, you must carefully study the composition.
Overdose
In medical practice, no cases of overdose have been recorded. But exceeding the recommended volume causes allergies and side effects.
Contraindications
General contraindications to the use of Carmolis:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding period;
- Children under 12 years of age;
- Hypersensitivity to components.
Restrictions on the use of the drug in gel form:
- Renal dysfunction;
- History of allergic pathology;
- Diseases or skin irritation, open and bleeding wounds in the areas where the drug is supposed to be applied.
The gel should be used with caution in case of bronchial asthma.
Restrictions on the use of Carmolis in the form of drops:
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- Liver pathology;
- Obstruction of the biliary tract;
- Cholecystitis;
- Epilepsy;
- Alcoholism;
- Brain diseases.
Restrictions on the use of the drug in solution form are impaired renal function.
Additional Information
Carmolis drops should not be applied to the mucous membranes of the eyes or nose: alcohol causes burns, damage to the cornea and other dangerous complications. Before use, be sure to wash your hands and use a clean glass or measuring spoon.
The manufacturer does not have confirmed information about the use of the medicine in young children. Therefore, treatment should be agreed upon with the pediatrician and dosage specifics discussed.
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The medicine cannot be added to solutions for lenses or used to care for eyelashes and eyebrows. It can be applied to the lips for herpes, avoiding drops getting on the mucous membrane.
Interaction with other drugs
No reliable data on interactions with other drugs have been found. But doctors warn that simultaneous ingestion with choleretic drugs can disrupt digestion and cause pain and spasms.
Terms of sale
Carmolis drops are available without a prescription.
It is recommended to store the medicine in a dark place, protected from direct rays at a temperature range of +17 to +25° C.
Best before date
The drug does not contain preservatives, so the shelf life is limited to 5 years. After opening the protective ring on the bottle, it is best to use the drug within six months.
special instructions
After external use of Carmolis, it is recommended to wash your hands thoroughly.
It is necessary to avoid contact of the product with the eyes and mucous membranes.
You should consult a doctor if there is no analgesic effect after using the drug for several days.
The solution is indicated for external use only. It should not be used on large areas of the skin for a long time or used for compresses and bandages.
Carmolis drops contain ethyl alcohol, so during the treatment period it is recommended to be careful when performing work that requires increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Analogs
There are many herbal medicines, but a complete analogue of Carmolis drops has not been registered. Among solutions with similar pharmacological effects:
- Resistol;
- Gripp-Hel;
- Pulmobreeze;
- Umkalor;
- Inspiron.
Popular and effective analogues in dentistry include Rotokan and Stomatofit drops.
The price of Carmolis drops depends on the size of the bottle and the volume of the medicine. A small package of 20 ml costs on average 355–370 rubles. A large 80 ml bottle can be found in pharmacies for 650–670 rubles.