In the article, we consider the instructions for use with camphor alcohol.
It is an affordable drug that is dispensed without a prescription from a doctor in almost any pharmacy. The solution has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect and is widely used in medical practice for the treatment of various pathological processes.
Composition and properties
According to the instructions for camphor alcohol, camphor acts as the active component of the solution . This is a substance of natural origin, which is obtained by distillation of camphor laurel wood. The auxiliary components of the drug are ethyl alcohol and purified water. Camphor alcohol is produced in glass bottles of 25 and 40 ml. The solution has a pronounced aroma of camphor and alcohol.
What is it used for?
Camphor alcohol has an antiseptic, analeptic, locally irritating, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, the drug enhances metabolic processes and blood circulation in the tissues.
When used externally, camphor alcohol adversely affects harmful bacteria, preventing purulent complications and removing inflammation in the tissues.
In addition, with local use, camphor oil and alcohol irritate the nerve endings, provoking a warming effect, which reduces the intensity of the pain syndrome in diseases such as arthralgia and myalgia.
The camphor alcohol solution can, in a sense, be considered a universal remedy for local use. It effectively fights pathogenic microorganisms, reduces the severity of pain and inflammation, and normalizes the metabolism and blood circulation in tissues.
What else does the camphor alcohol instruction tell us?
Indications and contraindications
The use of camphor alcohol is prescribed externally to eliminate the following conditions and diseases:
1. Inflammatory processes in the ear, otitis externa.
2. Detection of sulfur plugs.
3. The inflammatory process in the sciatic nerve, sciatica.
4. Joint pain in the form of arthralgia.
5. Pain along the nerves, neuralgia.
6. The inflammatory process in the nerve roots of the spinal cord, sciatica.
7. Prevention of pressure sores.
As the instruction to camphor alcohol indicates, its use is not allowed against the background of the following contraindications:
1. An allergic reaction to the components that make up the product.
2. Dermatitis, eczema, open wounds in areas where it is necessary to apply the solution.
3. Epileptic seizures.
4. The age of the child is less than one year.
In addition, the drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The restriction is due to the property of camphor to penetrate into breast milk and through the placental barrier.
A specialist can prescribe treatment with camphor alcohol during pregnancy if the benefit of the drug is higher than the possible risks for the mother and the unborn child. To date, in such a situation, preference is given to safer drugs.
Despite the natural origin of the components of camphor alcohol, against the background of the external use of the solution, adverse reactions such as dermatitis, urticaria, swelling, hyperemia, itching, etc. can occur. Since the drug is allowed for subcutaneous administration, negative reactions such as dizziness, headache, fat embolism in the injection area are more often observed.
Instructions for otitis media
Most often, camphor alcohol is prescribed in combination with other drugs to eliminate sulfur plugs and treat otitis media. Due to its properties, the drug relieves inflammation and ear pain with otitis media, and also eliminates congestion.
In accordance with the instructions for camphor alcohol, for the preparation of ear drops, the solution is mixed in equal proportions with clean water. Before treating the ear even with a diluted preparation, you should consult a specialist. This will eliminate the perforation of the eardrum, which is considered a contraindication for the use of the solution.
After mixing with water, the resulting solution warms up to body temperature and is instilled in the affected ear for 1-3 drops up to three times a day. The excess is removed with a swab or turunda.
How else can camphor alcohol be used in the ear according to the instructions?
In some cases, it is recommended to make compresses with camphor alcohol. For this, the drug is diluted with water and warmed up. Then, a gauze bandage with an ear hole is wetted in the resulting mixture. The compress is covered with wax paper, which also has a special hole for the ear. Next, the structure is insulated with cotton and fixed with a band-aid or bandage. You can hold the compress for no more than four hours.
A camphor alcohol swab will also help relieve pain and eliminate the inflammatory process. Turunda is formed from cotton wool, which is wetted in camphor alcohol, wrung out and inserted into the ear for 15-20 minutes.
We examined detailed instructions for use in camphor alcohol in the ear.
Pressure ulcers and joint diseases
Pressure ulcers are called ulcers that occur in areas of the skin with impaired blood circulation resulting from compression. Most often, bedsores are formed on the buttocks, sacrum, thighs, on the back of the head and along the spine. In this case, camphor alcohol can be used as a prophylactic.
To prevent the formation of pressure sores on areas of the skin that are subject to the highest pressure, a hygienic procedure using soap is performed before using camphor. After washing, the skin is dried with a soft towel. Next, dry and clean skin is wiped with a cotton swab soaked in camphor alcohol. This must be done carefully, avoiding excessive friction and pressure. It is also possible to apply camphor oil to the skin in combination with alcohol.
Regularly conducting such procedures will significantly reduce the likelihood of bedsores in bedridden patients. The treatment of pressure sores with camphor is not carried out, as this will increase pain in the affected area of the skin and slow down the recovery process.
How to apply?
For the treatment of joints, camphor alcohol is used as follows:
1. Compress. Gauze folded several times should be saturated with camphor alcohol and applied to the affected joint. Waxed paper or polyethylene should be put on top, a layer of cotton wool and fix the resulting compress with a bandage. You need to wear a bandage for no more than three hours. The action will be noticeable after the first compress.
2. Rubbing the joints. To prepare the mixture for grinding, you should mix camphor alcohol, "Analgin", iodine and ethyl alcohol. All components are mixed until a homogeneous state is obtained. Next, the solution should rub the affected areas before going to bed. After the procedure, the affected areas are wrapped in warm tissue. Rubbing helps relieve inflammation and accelerate the regeneration of damaged joints.
Camphor oil
Camphor oil is used in medical practice no less than camphor alcohol. It is used for a massage session, as well as for pathologies of muscles and joints. With arthritis, doctors prescribe rubbing the back with camphor. In many medical institutions, camphor oil is used as a prophylactic to prevent bedsores in bedridden patients.
With a cold
Camphor oil is even more popular in the treatment of rhinitis, ear and colds. As in the case of camphor alcohol, oil is used to eliminate inflammation and pain with otitis externa, eustachitis, and otitis media. In addition, oil can be instilled into the nose to treat a runny nose. It can be used as ear drops, as well as applied to tampons, compresses, lotions, etc.
In the field of cosmetology
Among other things, camphor oil is also used in the field of cosmetology. So, some experts confirm the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of acne and acne. Some women are advised to make masks using camphor. You can also apply the product to hair and eyelashes. It is believed that this will prevent hair loss and make hair stronger by activating their intensive growth.
Reviews
Camphor alcohol is considered a tool that has been tested for years. Many mothers, now adults, were rubbed with a preparation for colds in childhood and wrapped in a warm blanket. It was believed that in this way it is possible to get rid of the manifestations of the disease and warm the body.
To date, camphor alcohol is also widely used in medical practice. Otolaryngologists often prescribe it for the treatment of otitis externa. A few days of compresses or laying turunda with camphor alcohol can relieve the symptoms of otitis media, eliminating inflammation and pain.
Some people use acne solution. The resulting abscesses on the face are lubricated with camphor alcohol, which dries the skin and relieves inflammation.
Conclusion
Despite decades of successful use and apparent safety, doctors warn against self-administration of camphor alcohol. It is best to consult a doctor, perhaps a modern and safe drug is more suitable. Such measures will help prevent the development of adverse reactions.