Rosenthal's paste

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF ROSENTAL'S PASTE

Composition:

Active ingredients: 100 g of the mixture contains: iodine – 0.25 g; 96% ethanol – 5 g; chloroform – 80 g;

Excipient: paraffin.

Pharmaceutical form. Mixture.

Main physicochemical properties: the mixture is a brown-red suspension with the odor of chloroform.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Agents used locally for joint and muscle pain.

ATC code M02AX10.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

Exerts local irritant, counterirritant, and antiseptic effects. The pharmacotherapeutic action of the drug is determined by the properties of the active ingredients contained in its composition. Specifically, chloroform, ethyl alcohol, and iodine, when applied to the skin, produce a local irritant effect, leading to reflex changes in the body and thereby reducing the sensation of pain. In addition, iodine and ethyl alcohol possess bactericidal properties.

Pharmacokinetics.

Not studied.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Symptomatic local treatment of rheumatism, myositis, neuralgia, neuritis.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the components of the medicinal product. Skin diseases of various etiologies.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.

The product should not be used simultaneously with topical medicinal products containing essential oils, ammonia, or with topical preparations containing organic compounds, as denaturation of protein components may occur.

Incompatible with brilliant green, with disinfectant medicinal products containing mercury, alkalis, and reducing agents.

Special precautions.

Avoid contact of the product with mucous membranes.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The product should not be used during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding.

Ability to affect reaction rate when driving or operating machinery.

The medicinal product does not affect reaction rate when driving or operating machinery.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

Apply externally, locally. Using a tampon, apply in the form of a grid to affected areas of the body once daily. Remove excess with a cotton-gauze tampon. Duration of use depends on the type of disease, patient's condition, and therapeutic response.

Children.

The medication should not be used in children.

Overdose.

Not reported. Iodism symptoms are possible.

Side effects.

Hypersensitivity reactions, including Quincke's edema; contact dermatitis, urticaria.

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.

50 g in bottles.

Classification by prescription.

Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer.

LLC "Ternopharm".

Manufacturer's location and address of business activity.

LLC "Ternopharm".

46010, Ternopil, Fabrychna St., 4, Ukraine.

Tel./fax: (0352) 521-444, www.ternopharm.com.ua