Traumel for children: instructions for use
Bruises and sprains, abrasions and bruises - without them, no child grew up. “Traumel C” preparations effectively help to heal wounds as well as cure various skin inflammations.
Release form
"Traumel C" is a homeopathic remedy that comes in several different forms: tablets, drops, gel and ointment.
Round white, sometimes with small color impregnations, lozenges are packed in plastic jars of 50 pieces. Drops are sold in glass bottles of 30 ml, gel and ointment - in a 50 g tube.
Composition
Depending on the form of release, the composition of the means of "Traumel C" is somewhat different.
The main effect has a composition of 14 components. Among them are medicinal plants: arnica and echinacea, chamomile and daisy, marigold and St. John's wort. These are famous medicinal plants that are widely used in traditional medicine and modern pharmaceuticals for the treatment of a wide range of diseases.
Also included in the product is mercury soluble Hahnemann. However, do not be afraid. The basic principle of homeopathy calls to treat similar with similar, therefore, in the applicable means often contain substances that are in large quantities harmful to humans. But in small, or rather, in very small, they can, on the contrary, have a beneficial effect.
The excipients in the tablet are magnesium stearate and lactose. Drops include about 35 percent by volume ethanol. It is contained in the ointment - 12.5 percent by volume.
Operating principle
Each of the medicinal plants that are part of the “Traumel C” preparation has its own action. For example, chamomile is known as an anti-inflammatory healing agent, a daisy fights germs, the yarrow also has a slight anesthetic effect in addition to its antimicrobial and healing properties, and echinacea stimulates the immune system at the cellular level. In this bouquet, the plants are selected in such a way that they not only display their properties in full force, but complement and strengthen each other.
According to homeopathic canons and mercury does not harm, but stimulates metabolic processes, promotes healing of wounds.
Indications
Tablets "Traumel C" are used in complex therapy in the treatment of inflammatory processes in various organs, including the musculoskeletal system. Effective in bursitis, as well as in the treatment and rehabilitation after injuries, such as sprains and sprains. Can be used to remove postoperative tissue edema.
Drops "Traumel C" well relieve pain associated with inflammation and injury. The gel has a more general effect. It is applied to improve the overall condition of the skin: with rashes, redness, slight damage to the skin. Also, the gel will help after sports training for pain in the muscles.
From what age is prescribed?
Instructions for use of tablets contain an age limit of 12 years. Earlier this age, the use of tablets is not recommended due to the lack of clinical data on how the drug affects the growing body. Children over 12 years old are prescribed the medication in adult dosage.
Instructions attached to drops, gel and ointment do not limit their use depending on age.However, given that the composition of the tablets, drops and gel on the main substances is the same, still, you should not treat children yourself. If necessary, it is better to consult with your doctor, who knows the child well and has full information about his health.
Contraindications
Like most drugs, a contraindication is intolerance or increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug. “Traumel C” contains many plants, which increases the risk of allergic reactions, especially if the patient has a history of hand allergies.
The use of Traumeel C in any form for the treatment of patients with a diagnosis of tuberculosis, leukemia, HIV infection and other autoimmune diseases is also prohibited.
Lactose intolerance, which is part of the tablets, is a contraindication to the use of the drug in this form.
Side effects
During treatment with pills, drops, gel and ointment, allergic reactions may occur, in the latter case - local. If a child has a rash, itching or swelling, you need to stop taking it and inform your doctor. In case of strong manifestations, feed the child with an absorbent, for example, “Smekta”.
After taking the pills, you may experience a strong salivation. This individual reaction to the drug does not threaten the consequences, but in order to avoid more serious side effects from taking Traumeel C, in this case it is better to refuse.
In some cases, at the beginning of treatment with pills and drops, there may be a worsening of the condition and a more pronounced manifestation of symptoms. Do not exceed the dosage - within 3 days there should be an improvement.
If this does not happen, you need to refuse further admission and consult a doctor who will prescribe another medicine.
Instructions for use
Children over 12 years old are prescribed 1 tablet 3 times a day. Tablets do not need to be swallowed - they dissolve, holding under the tongue. If the child does not know how to do this, you must first teach him to properly hold the pill in his mouth. Give the medicine 15 minutes before a meal.
The course of treatment prescribed by the doctor. As a rule, for sprains and sprains, the duration is at least 2 weeks, for inflammations - at least 3.
Drops take 1-3 times a day, at one time - 5 drops. With acute symptoms, the drug is taken every 30 minutes, but after improving the condition, you need to return to normal.
The gel is applied to problem areas with a thin layer without a strong rubbing. Treatment with ointment with arthritis for a long time - more than 5 weeks, with sprains - up to 7 days.
Overdose
In practice, the use of drugs "Traumel C" overdose cases have not been recorded. If a child is suspected of taking a large amount of the drug, you need to seek emergency medical care, and at home you should start a gastric lavage.
Interaction with other drugs
Drug interaction of drugs "Trauml C" with other drugs has not been studied. The manufacturer assumes that the drops and tablets may affect the effectiveness of the drugs while taking it, therefore it is better not to give children several different drugs at the same time. However, they can be used in complex therapy.
Terms of sale and storage
Traumel C preparations are sold without a prescription. Houses should be kept at room temperature out of the reach of children. Shelf life of tablets is 5 years. It is necessary to store drops no more than 5 years from the moment of release, without allowing hit of direct sunshine on them. Gel is stored no more than 3 years.
Reviews
Reviews of parents indicate that these homeopathic remedies are popular, they are effective in treating children not only 12 years old, but younger. For example, drops are used for adenoids, temperature; ointment and gel are used for frostbite cheeks and bruises, even for children up to a year.
One of the moms shared her experience of using the ointment, when a child under 3 years old had a lump on her arm after an injury.
Analogs
There is no complete analogue of Traumel C preparations according to the composition of the components, but other homeopathic pharmaceutical drugs may be used as substitutes for the therapeutic effect, for example, Mucosa compositum, Discusus compositum and others. Only an appropriately qualified doctor can select an effective replacement.
Instructions for use of the drug in the next video.