Any disease requires immediate treatment. After all, a neglected illness can cause a serious complication. Particular attention should be paid to joint diseases. After all, such ailments can significantly worsen the condition of the patient, causing discomfort and restricting movement. Rosenthal paste will help eliminate pain.
What is this drug
Rosenthal paste is a mixture of active ingredients. The drug differs from analogues in a red, slightly brownish tint. In this case, the drug has a specific odor, and in consistency resembles a thick syrup or suspension. The paste is used only for local application. Apply the drug to eliminate pain in the muscles and joints.
As for the composition, Rosenthal paste contains paraffin, iodine, medical alcohol and chloroform. These components have an analgesic effect. In addition, the paraffin included in the product softens and warms the tissue. Iodine has antiseptic and irritating effects.
How does the drug work?
Rosenthal paste, analogues of which are produced by only a few enterprises, is prescribed for diseases such as:
- Myositis.
- Rheumatism.
- Neuritis.
- Neuralgia.
As for the mechanism of action of this drug, it is due to the components that make up the paste. Alcohol, chloroform and iodine have a local irritant effect. Thanks to this, the mechanisms of reflex change are triggered. As a result of this, pain is reduced. Paraffin has a warming effect. This allows you to soften the tissues and anesthetize them additionally.
Rosenthal paste: instructions for use
This drug is available in bottles, the volume of which is 50 milliliters. The drug is used exclusively externally. It is recommended to apply Rosenthal paste to the affected area with a gauze swab or cotton pad. It is worth considering that the drug can cause burning and redness of the skin of the hands.
Rosenthal paste should not be distributed evenly, but in the form of a net and only to the area that requires treatment. Therapy lasts until all unpleasant sensations and complete recovery are eliminated.
If surpluses of the drug have accumulated on the surface of the skin, then they must be removed using a cotton or gauze swab. Rub the drug into the tissue is not necessary.
Contraindications
Rosenthal paste is contraindicated for those who have an individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug. In addition, the use of the drug should be abandoned to patients suffering from various skin ailments.
Before using Rosenthal paste, it is worth consulting with specialists. It is not recommended to self-medicate, as this can cause a deterioration in the patient's condition.
Side effects
Rosenthal paste can cause side effects. As a rule, this is contact dermatitis and urticaria. No other negative effects were identified. There were also no cases of overdose. It is worth noting that the drug is combined with alcoholic beverages. Therefore, the use of alcohol during therapy is allowed, of course, if there are no other recommendations from the attending physician.
Application features
Experts recommend using Rosenthal paste with extreme caution, since the drug can cause burns to the tissues of the mucous membranes. Keep the drug away from sunlight and children, as well as protect from heat. It is forbidden to use Rosenthal paste with other medicines, which include ammonia and essential oils.