Turpentine ointment 20% 25 g

The turpentine ointment is a remedy of plant origin.

It has a local irritating and “distracting” effect, which is achieved by excitation of skin receptors and local release of biologically active substances (including histamine). It also has antiseptic action.

Indications

neuralgia,
myositis,
rheumatism,
arthritis.

Pharmacological effect

Turpentine ointment is a product of plant origin.

It has a locally irritating and “distracting” effect, which is achieved through stimulation of skin receptors and local release of biologically active substances (including histamine). Also has an antiseptic effect.

Active ingredient

Purified essential turpentine oil

Composition

100 g of ointment for external use contains:

active ingredient:

gum turpentine (purified turpentine oil) 20.0 g

excipients:

macrogol glyceryl hydroxystearate 4.0 g,

ctostearyl alcohol (cetyl alcohol 60%, stearyl alcohol 40%) 4.5 g,

macrogol cetostearate 6.0 g,

Vaseline 30.0 g,

purified water up to 100.0 g.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug,
violation of the integrity or inflammatory diseases of the skin at the site of intended application,
pregnancy and lactation period.

With caution:
liver and/or kidney failure, childhood.

Side Effects

hyperemia and itching of the skin,
allergic reactions.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 20 °C

Shelf life

2 years

Manufacturer

Moscow pharmaceutical factory, Russia