Medicines prescribed for babies occupy a separate niche in pharmacology. The child's body is still very sensitive, so not all the drugs that are prescribed to adults are suitable for him. Children need reliable and effective drugs. These include Doctor Mom ointment, which is prescribed for external use.
Composition and action
Doctor Mom ointment is recommended by specialists for external use. It is presented in the form of a mass of transparent color with a special smell of camphor and menthol. The composition of the ointment includes the following ingredients:
- Camphor. The ingredient has an analgesic effect, which facilitates the breathing process and reduces nasal congestion. Despite the positive properties of camphor, it is not recommended for use in treating children under the age of 2 years.
- Menthol. The component dilates blood vessels and relieves pain. Thanks to its effect, a warming effect is observed. As a result, an active release of sputum occurs, which is especially important during cough therapy.
- Eucalyptus oil. Causes local irritation. Oil has a warming effect. It has an antibacterial effect.
- Thymol. Counteracts bacterial and fungal manifestations.
- Nutmeg oil. It inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins, thus removing the inflammatory process.
- Turpentine oil causes thermal effects when penetrated under the skin. They make it from the resin of coniferous trees.
White paraffin acts as an adjuvant. All the components that make up the ointment have a positive effect on the children's body during the cold and quickly cope with cough and muscle pain.
Ointment is used only in the area of direct exposure to bacteria or viruses:
- with cough symptoms, it is applied to the chest, neck and back;
- with rhinitis - on the wings of the nose, but not allowing getting on the mucous membrane of the eye.
If the child has bronchi, then ointment should be applied to the feet and heels.
Indications for use of ointment
Several conditions are known in which the pediatrician prescribes Doctor Mom ointment for children:
- Joint pains of a different nature. In this case, the ointment is prescribed as an additional tool.
- Headache. Apply a small amount of ointment and rub in a circular motion.
- ARVI. The tool is used together with antiviral agents.
- Ointment "Doctor Mom" when coughing. It is prescribed for such pathologies as laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis and mild bronchitis.
- Rhinitis. Ointment can be prescribed in the treatment of acute, chronic and sluggish diseases of the nasal cavity. These include rhinitis and sinusitis. They are characterized by stagnation of viscous mucus.
Ointment "Doctor Mom" must be used to treat children, only after the appointment of a specialist.
How to use the drug
The tool is used only externally, so it is forbidden to apply it to the mucous membranes.
The dosage and duration of the course of therapy should be prescribed by the doctor, based on the signs of the illness of the child. Usually, treatment lasts for a week, but at the discretion of the doctor, it may be extended.
According to the instructions for use, Dr. Mom ointment is applied to dry skin twice a day. Rub it in a circular motion until the product is absorbed:
- If the child has rhinitis, then the ointment should be applied to the nasal wings. The drug should not get inside. The child will breathe vapor, which will ensure an inhalation effect.
- With acute respiratory viral infections and colds, you need to smear the back and chest of the baby in a circular motion until the ointment is absorbed. The procedure is carried out at night, then carefully wrap the baby with a blanket. At high temperatures, the ointment is not allowed to be used so as not to worsen the patient's condition.
- If there is pain in the head, apply a small amount of the product to the temporal region and massage until completely absorbed.
- With muscle pain, the ointment is rubbed only into the painful area.
The greatest effect from the use of ointment is felt at the initial stage of the disease. If the disease is started, then in addition to the drug, other drugs must also be used.
Contraindications
According to the instructions for use, Dr. Mom ointment has limitations when taking:
- The tool is not allowed to be used for the treatment of diseases in babies under the age of 2 years.
- With individual intolerance to the ingredients of the ointment.
- If the integrity of the skin is impaired. This applies to scratches, wounds, cuts, eczema, and allergic reactions.
Ointment "Doctor Mom" during pregnancy and lactation is prohibited. The drug should not be used for bronchial asthma and a tendency to bronchospasm.
Side effects and overdose
The use of Doctor Mom ointment for children with hypersensitivity to the main ingredients can cause:
- The appearance of an allergic reaction in the form of a rash, urticaria.
- Sensation of itching and burning of the skin in the area of application.
- Bronchospasm and lacrimation, due to the vapor of the ointment in the respiratory tract.
In most cases, with ointment therapy, side effects do not occur and do not pose a threat to the health of the child. When they appear, the use of the drug should occur under the supervision of a specialist.
Due to the fact that the treatment is performed externally, an overdose of Doctor Mom ointment does not occur when coughing, because the active substances do not enter the bloodstream.
When used in conjunction with other drugs, this drug is able to enhance the therapeutic effect of the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and antiviral drugs.
When applying the ointment, parents must be sure that it does not get on the mucous membranes and eyes. After applying the product, wash your hands with soap. If the product gets into your eyes, rinse them under running water. Be sure to show the child to an ophthalmologist.
Reviews
Opinions about the drug were mostly positive. According to reviews, Dr. Mom ointment has a mainly positive effect on the child's body.
Many speak positively about the drug. He helps with the treatment of cough and rhinitis. Parents used the ointment as prescribed by the pediatrician in combination with other drugs. After several procedures, the condition of the child improved markedly. According to reviews, ointment is best at the initial stage of the disease. The course of treatment was carried out for 7 days.
Some note that the remedy did not fit their children. They had unpleasant sensations. Therefore, parents immediately stopped using the ointment.
Conclusion
Ointment "Doctor Mom" is a drug that has an effective effect on the body with acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. It is best to use the drug as prescribed by the doctor, taking into account the age of the patient.