Doctor mom

I N S T R U C T I O N for medical use of the medicinal product DOKTOR MOM® (DOKTORMOM®)

Composition:

Active ingredients: 1 g of ointment contains menthol (levomenthol) 30.5 mg, camphor 52.5 mg, thymol 1 mg, turpentine oil 0.056 mL, eucalyptus oil 0.015 mL, nutmeg oil 0.005 mL;

Excipients: white soft paraffin.

Pharmaceutical form. Ointment.

Main physicochemical characteristics: semitransparent ointment from white to almost white color with a characteristic odor of menthol and camphor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Other drugs for use in cough and colds.

ATC code R05X.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

When applied externally, the drug exerts an irritant, counterirritant, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic effect.

Pharmacological properties are determined by the components included in its composition:

menthol – dilates blood vessels, induces a sensation of cold accompanied by an analgesic effect;

camphor – produces an irritant and analgesic effect;

thymol – an antiseptic agent with antibacterial and antifungal activity;

turpentine and eucalyptus oils – exert an irritant effect upon local application;

nutmeg oil – inhibits prostaglandin synthesis.

Pharmacokinetics.

The drug does not produce systemic effects.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

As part of complex therapy for acute respiratory diseases accompanied by rhinitis, nasal congestion, and cough.

Symptomatic treatment of muscle pain, back pain, and headache.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity/allergic reactions to the active substances or excipients of the drug.

Increased sensitivity to components of the drug; bronchial asthma, pertussis, pseudocroup, tendency to seizures; age under 3 years; skin irritation or impaired skin integrity, including burns, eczema, dermatitis, and pyogenic skin infections.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

There are no reports on possible interactions of the combination of camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol, nutmeg oil, thymol, and turpentine oil with other medicinal products.

Instructions for use.

For external use only!

Do not insert into nostrils; avoid contact with eyes, nasal mucosa, and oral cavity (in case of contact, rinse thoroughly with large amounts of water). Do not apply to damaged areas of skin!

If symptoms persist, worsen, or new symptoms appear, discontinue use of the product and consult a physician.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Due to lack of experience with the use of DOCTOR MOM® ointment during pregnancy or breastfeeding, its use in these patient groups is not recommended.

Effect on the ability to drive or operate machinery.

If adverse reactions affecting the nervous system (dizziness, excitation, convulsions) occur, refrain from driving or operating machinery.

Method of administration and dosage.

For adults and children aged 3 years and older, apply DOCTOR MOMâ ointment up to 3 times a day.

For nasal catarrh or nasal congestion, apply a small amount of ointment gently, without rubbing, to the skin of the nasal wings (see Fig. 1);

for cough associated with colds, apply the ointment in a thin layer to the skin of the chest (over the sternum area) and rub in lightly (see Fig. 2);

for headache, apply the ointment to the skin of the temples (see Fig. 3);

for muscle or back pain, apply the ointment to the affected areas, rub in gently, and cover with a warm dressing (see Fig. 4).

Children.

The efficacy and safety of the drug in children under 3 years of age have not been sufficiently studied. Use with caution in children aged 3 years and older, as recommended and under the supervision of a physician.

Overdose.

Possible intensification of adverse reactions, sensation of strong warmth and burning. In case of accidental ingestion, possible abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, symptoms of central nervous system depression, dizziness, ataxia, seizures, flushing, drowsiness, and breathing difficulty.

Treatment: wash off the applied ointment with soap and water, gastric lavage, symptomatic therapy.

Adverse reactions.

Allergic reactions are possible, including skin rashes, urticaria, itching, irritation of the skin and mucous membranes, redness, dermatitis, including contact dermatitis, especially in children.

Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity (allergic reactions), anaphylactic shock.

Nervous system disorders: headache, dizziness, excitement, possible seizures caused by camphor.

Respiratory system disorders: use of the product may increase the likelihood and frequency of bronchial spasm, especially in children.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: allergic dermatitis.

If such reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued immediately.

Shelf life. 3 years.

Storage conditions.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, in a place inaccessible to children. After use, the container should be tightly closed with the lid.

Packaging.

20 g in a plastic container. 1 container per cardboard box.

Prescription status. Over-the-counter (without prescription).

Manufacturer.

«Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories» (a division of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.).

Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (a division of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.).

Manufacturer's address.

Plot No. 304-308, G. I. D. C. Industrial Area, City: Panoli - 394 116, Dist: Bharuch, India.

Marketing Authorization Holder.

LLC «Johnson & Johnson Ukraine».

Address of the Marketing Authorization Holder.

01010, Kyiv, Ostrivs'kykh Knyaziv St., 32/2, Ukraine.

+38 (044) 498 0888

+38 (044) 498 7392