Gevkamen

INSTRUCTION FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT HEVAKAMEN

Composition:

Active substances: levomenthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil, clove oil;

1 g of ointment contains: levomenthol – 180 mg, camphor – 100 mg, eucalyptus oil – 100 mg, clove oil – 10 mg;

Excipients: paraffin, soft yellow paraffin.

Pharmaceutical form. Ointment.

Main physicochemical properties: white or yellowish ointment with a characteristic odor. The ointment should be homogeneous in appearance.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Topical preparations used for joint and muscular pain. ATC code M02AX10.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

When applied externally, the drug stimulates skin nerve endings and exerts a distracting, local analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effect in inflammation, joint and muscle pain.

Pharmacokinetics.

Not studied.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Symptomatic treatment of neuralgia, myalgia, arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug. Skin lesions at the site of application, dermatitis, whooping cough, eczema, predisposition to bronchospasm or seizures.

Special precautions for use.

Do not apply to mucous membranes! Avoid contact with eyes. If the ointment accidentally gets into the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice immediately.

When rubbed into the skin, it causes a sensation of cold, followed by warmth, mild burning, and tingling.

Do not apply the ointment to damaged skin.

Hands should be thoroughly washed after each application.

If strong skin irritation occurs, discontinue rubbing in the ointment.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

Unknown.

Special precautions.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The treatment is prescribed by a physician to pregnant women and women during breastfeeding only if the expected benefit to the woman outweighs the potential risk to the fetus/child.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Has no effect.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

Apply the ointment externally by rubbing it in.

Apply 2–3 g of the preparation 2–3 times daily, gently rubbing it into the affected area and adjacent skin until completely absorbed.

The frequency of application and duration of treatment course are determined by the physician depending on the nature and severity of the disease, the therapeutic effect achieved, and the type of background therapy.

Children.

The product is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Overdose.

Sensation of intense warmth and burning at the application site or worsening of adverse reactions. Allergic reactions (urticaria, skin itching) in cases of hypersensitivity to the product. Symptomatic treatment is recommended.

Adverse reactions.

Immune system disorders: allergic reactions are possible, including skin redness, itching, rash, urticaria, contact dermatitis.

Nervous system disorders: headache, dizziness; seizures possibly caused by camphor may occur.

Application site reactions: skin redness, itching; dermatitis may occur in children.

Shelf life. 3 years.

Storage conditions.

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging. 20 g in containers.

Supply category. Over-the-counter (without prescription).

Manufacturer.

JSC "FITOPHARM".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

7 Sibitseva Street, city of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, 84500, Ukraine.

Marketing authorization holder.

JSC "FITOPHARM".

Address of the marketing authorization holder.

7, Verkhovnoyi Rady Boulevard, building 7, 3rd floor, room 18, Kyiv, 02100, Ukraine.