The oral cavity, especially during the treatment of dental diseases, needs careful care. The same applies to young children - teething is very difficult for some to tolerate, and we must try to alleviate their condition with all our strength. "Kamistad" gel is a combined medication of pain medication, antiseptic effect, widely used in dentistry. It contains such an active substance as lidocaine hydrochloride, which has a local anesthetic effect on the lesions of the mucous membrane of the mouth and gums and promotes their rapid healing, as well as chamomile extract, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Lidocaine has a longer period of action and is much better tolerated by patients compared to other painkillers, and chamomile liquid extract is an excellent stimulator of healing of lesions and, moreover, has antimicrobial properties. Camphoricum camphor oil, ethanol, formic acid are used as auxiliary substances . "Kamistad" gel is recommended for use by people who monitor the level of sugar in the blood, as it contains sodium sweetener saccharin. Gel for teething "Kamistad" relieves discomfort in infants.
Indications for use of "Kamistad" gel are extensive:
- pain in inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa (gingivitis, stomatitis), also with the formation of vesicles;
- irritation of the mucosa and discomfort caused by wearing dentures and braces;
- prevention of pain caused by the eruption of "wisdom teeth";
- relief of local symptoms in patients undergoing orthodontic surgery;
- teething.
Gel for gums "Kamistad" is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as having the following diseases:
- renal or liver failure;
- heart failure;
- arterial hypertension.
Due to the fact that practical studies of the effect of Kamistad gel on women during pregnancy and lactation have not been carried out, this drug is not recommended for use at the indicated time, as well as for children up to 3 months.
As side effects from the use of the drug "Kamistad" gel, a passing burning sensation and redness of the skin at the places of application of the drug are noted. If adverse allergic reactions occur, immediately stop using it and, if possible, seek medical help! It is impossible that the drug gets into the eyes - before use and after it is necessary to wash your hands. There are no cases of overdose, as well as a possible interaction or incompatibility with other drugs.
“Kamistad” gel is a yellow-brown substance with a characteristic smell of chamomile flowers. It is applied topically: the gel is applied 3 times during the day in the form of a small strip up to 2 centimeters long on the inflamed areas and rubbed until completely absorbed in circular massaging movements. The course of treatment with the drug depends on the severity of the disease and is performed until the disappearance of inflammatory phenomena.
In the course of many years of experimental studies of the drug, the possibility of the formation of malignant and benign neoplasms from its use was identified, therefore it is not recommended for high doses for a long time. "Kamistad" gel is available in an aluminum tube with a screw cap (weighing 10 g). Shelf life 3 years, after opening the packaging is used for one year. The pharmacy is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription.