Balsam "KIM" liquid for external use: instructions for use, composition, reviews and contraindications
Recently, in the windows of pharmacies, along with all the familiar "Golden Star" ointment since childhood, appeared the forgotten preparation - balm-oil "KIM".For many, it may turn out to be an unchecked novelty, but the history of the production of the balsam "KIM" began back in the far years of the existence of the USSR.One of the world's largest pharmaceutical corporations Sanofi has been engaged in its production for the past fifty years. To date, the pharmaceutical company holds more than 5% of the Russian market.
Vietnamese balsam DAO GIO KIM( "DO HO KIM") is produced in glass vials of oval shape with a volume of 6 milliliters. The vial is closed with a twist cap. The bottle is packed in a square cardboard box, on the reverse side of which the alleged places of application of the balm are drawn. Each bottle is accompanied by a detailed instruction.
"DOW HO KIM" has an oily texture of green color. When opening the bottle, a pronounced menthol-eucalyptus aroma is felt.
Scope of balm
According to the international classifier of diseases, "KIM" balm has five directions of use:
- Various respiratory tract infections.
- Influenza.
- Gout, arthrosis, arthritis.
- Muscle aches.
- Dislocation, stretching and overstrain of joints.
In addition, oily balm has established itself as an effective remedy for headaches, diarrhea, nausea, and also itching caused by the bites of bloodsucking insects.
If there are pains in the musculoskeletal system of the body, the balm should be applied to the damaged area more than three times a day, rubbing it with light movements. After that, the patient's joint must be wrapped with woolen cloth to enhance the warming effect.
In case of headaches, Vietnamese balm "KIM" should be applied to the occipital and temporal areas.
The itching from the bites of blood-sucking insects becomes less strong after applying balsam at the bite site. Do not apply it to scratched or damaged places.
In case of diarrhea, balsam "KIM" is recommended to be used as a complex therapy. Apply it should be on the stomach in the navel. Balm should be rubbed until completely absorbed.
Active massage of the preparation with massage movements to the biological points on the face helps with the appearance of colds, runny nose and shortness of nasal breathing. Massage with Vietnamese balm quickly eliminates obstruction, speeds up the passage of mucus from the nasopharynx.
Biologically active points on the face are considered to be the middle of the forehead, grooves on the sides of the nose, maxillary sinuses, whiskey, nasolabial triangle. The duration of treatment should not be more than seven days. Also, from the catarrhal diseases, the use of oil balm in the form of inhalations is effective.
Drug Interaction
Balm has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and locally irritating effect. Getting in contact with the skin, causes increased blood circulation and a slight increase in body temperature in the place of rubbing.
Composition of balsam
The composition of balsam can not be called unique. Many of its components are found in similar preparations. The main components of the Vietnamese balsam are eucalyptol, methyl salicylate and levomenthol. An oily structure is achieved due to the content of sunflower oil and an oil solution of chlorophyll-copper. Finish the list of substances used, ethanol, liquid paraffin and camphor.
Contraindications
When can not you use a remedy?"KIM"( balm liquid) instruction allows not everyone to apply. Contraindications for the use of balsam are:
- aspirin asthma due to the use of acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- predisposition to laryngo- and bronchospasm;
- presence of lesions or skin diseases on the areas of rubbing balm;
- children under the age of five. This is due to the fact that the balsam contains strong substances;
- patients suffering from allergic skin reactions and allergies to any of the components of the drug. Eucalyptus and camphor, reacting with the skin, can cause an allergic reaction. To check if there is an allergy to balm, it is very easy. To do this, apply a drop of the drug on the elbow. If no allergic reactions or other external changes occur at the application site after thirty minutes, it can be used.
- pregnancy and lactation.
Special instructions
When using the drug, use caution:
- Do not take internally.
- Do not use for compresses.
- After applying balm with your hands, rinse thoroughly.
- Do not apply to mucous membranes. In case of contact rinse with water.
After the application of the balm, it is allowed to drive any vehicle, work with moving mechanisms, etc.
It has been clinically proven that the balsam pairs do not adversely affect the ability of the patient to perform actions that require quick reaction and increased concentration of attention.
Combination with alcohol
Is it possible to combine "KIM" balm with alcoholic beverages? Clinical trials on the interaction of funds with alcohol pharmaceutical company did not produce.
Storage conditions
When storing balsam, it is necessary to observe the temperature regime( from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius), and avoid direct sunlight. The storage location must be out of the reach of children. Do not use the drug after the expiration date.
Liquid balsam "KIM": price and analogues
The cost of balm in the territory of the Russian Federation depends on the region. You can buy it for seventy or one hundred and eight rubles. The average price for Vietnamese oil balm is just over eighty rubles. You can buy it in almost every pharmacy. To buy a balm you do not need a prescription from a doctor. Online stores that specialize in the sale of medicines of Vietnamese production, promise to deliver such a balm directly from Vietnam. However, the price for it is significantly higher - from 180 to 280 rubles per bottle. In many foreign online stores you can buy both the "KIM" balm and its less effective counterparts - BACH HO balm, Dau Dan Toc oil and Thien Thao balm.
Than it is possible to replace
It is worth noting that for today there are no effective analogues of Vietnamese balsam "KIM".Replace its action can only complex therapy - camphor alcohol, pepper plaster, mustard, etc.
Attention: for the correct selection of analogs and calculation of dosage, consult a doctor.
Reviews
According to reviews, the balsam "KIM", the instruction for use of which was considered in the article, proved itself as an aid to cough. After application, patients begin to feel a burning sensation in the area of application and rapid relief of respiratory function. Thanks to the use of natural menthol, the balm has a pleasant aroma without chemical impurities. Patients note that the liquid structure makes it possible to apply it immediately, and not wait for softening, as happens with wax balms.