Formic alcohol
Ukraine
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INSTRUCTION FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT FORMIC ALCOHOL
Composition:
Active substance: formic acid;
100 ml of the preparation contain 1.4 g of formic acid;
Excipient: ethanol 70%.
Pharmaceutical form.
Alcoholic topical solution.
Main physicochemical properties:
Clear, colorless liquid with a specific pungent odor.
Pharmacotherapeutic group.
Topically applied agents used for joint and muscular pain.
ATC code M02AX10.
Pharmacological Properties.
"Formic Alcohol" belongs to agents that stimulate sensitive nerve endings. By stimulating skin and subcutaneous tissue receptors, the drug exerts not only a reflexive but also a general humoral effect. Stimulation of receptors by Formic Alcohol is accompanied by enhanced production and release of endorphins, dynorphins, and peptides that play an important role in regulating pain sensations, vascular permeability, and other processes.
Clinical characteristics.
Indications.
Neuralgias, myositis, arthralgias.
Contraindications.
Hypersensitivity to the drug, eczema, inflammatory and infectious skin diseases localized in the area of application, as well as allergic diseases.
Special safety measures.
Avoid contact of the drug with mucous membranes and eyes.
Do not violate the rules for using the medication—this may harm your health.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.
When used concomitantly with agents containing organic compounds, new compounds may form, leading to denaturation of protein components.
When using any other medicinal products simultaneously, inform your physician.
Instructions for use.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the medicinal product should be used only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or infant.
Ability to influence reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.
Has no effect.
Administration and Dosage.
"Formic Alcohol" is applied externally for rubbing the affected area of the skin. The frequency of application and duration of treatment are determined by the nature and severity of the disease.
Children.
Not used in children under 12 years of age.
Overdose.
Not observed.
Side effects.
Possible severe skin irritation, rashes, blister formation.
In case of any adverse events, consult a doctor.
Shelf life.
3 years.
Do not use the drug after the expiry date stated on the package.
Storage conditions.
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging.
50 ml in glass bottles, 50 ml in polymer bottles, 100 ml in glass bottles, 100 ml in polymer bottles.
Prescription category.
50 ml – over-the-counter.
100 ml – prescription only.
Manufacturer.
LLC "MEDLEV".
Manufacturer's address and place of business.
37, Shevchenko St., Dnipro, Ukraine, 49000.