Instruction for use: Common turpentine

Latin name: Oleum Therebinthinae (genus. Olei Therebinthinae)

Pharmacological group:

Local irritants

Model clinical-pharmacological article 1

Pharmacotherapy. The agent of natural origin, has a local irritating, analgesic, "distracting" and antiseptic effect. Penetrates through the epidermis and causes reflex changes as a result of stimulation of skin receptors; promotes the release of biologically active substances from the skin (including histamine).

Indications. Neuralgia, myalgia, lumboschialgia, rheumatism.

Contraindications. Hypersensitivity, violation of the integrity of the skin, inflammatory skin diseases at the site of the intended application.

Carefully. Hepatic and / or renal insufficiency.

Dosing. External, applied to the affected areas and rubbed with light circular motions for several minutes.

Side effect:  Allergic reactions.