Kameton aerosol instructions for use. Instructions for use of aerosol and spray cameton. Contraindications and unwanted effects

Cameton is a medicine based on essential oils for the treatment of ENT organs. It has proven itself as a reliable antiseptic.

Composition, release form, packaging

The medicine is available in the form of an aerosol and spray in bottles of 15, 20, 30, 45 g. Bottles are often made of aluminum, less often - of glass. The last material is relevant for sprays.

Aerosol and spray are equipped with a metering sprayer. The spray bottle has a long folding nozzle. The aerosol has a stationary nozzle equipped with a protective cap.

Both forms are identical in their medicinal properties. Contains:

chlorobutanol,
levomenthol,

The liquid itself has an oily form with a pronounced smell of methol and camphor. The drug is sold in cardboard packaging.

Manufacturer

Cameton is a drug produced in Russia. It is produced by the following pharmaceutical manufacturing companies: Binnopharm, Pharmstandard, Samaramedprom, Lips MSD. It is also made by the Ukrainian joint stock company Stoma.

Spray Kameton from different manufacturers

Indications

Cameton may be more often used in the acute stage of rhinitis (), tonsillitis (), laryngitis, etc. Since the medicine is made on the basis of essential oils, it can be used to prevent the occurrence of the acute phase of chronic nasopharyngeal diseases.

Contraindications

Do not use the product if you have an individual intolerance to the components. Not recommended for use by children under 5 years of age.

There are no direct contraindications for use during pregnancy, lactation and breastfeeding, but the safety of chlorobutanol hemihydrate has not been proven. It is best to opt for other drugs in the first half of pregnancy.

Mechanism of action

The active components have antimicrobial, anesthetic, and anti-inflammatory effects. After spraying, swelling of the soft tissue is relieved and pain is reduced. Once on the mucous membrane, the medicine gives the following effects:

normalizes breathing,
has a vasoconstrictor effect,
acts as an antiseptic,
moisturizes the mucous membrane.

The substances included in the composition are active against and. They also help with.

This medicine is a combination medicine. The mechanism of action plays a role in reflex reactions, stimulation of the formation and release of biologically active endogenous substances. The latter regulate pain and vascular permeability.

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Instructions for use

The product is applied to inflamed mucous membranes. The dosage for children over 15 years of age and adults is 1-2 injections into the nose and 2-3 into the throat.

The spray is sprayed into the mouth and nose while inhaling. Before use, the guide tube is positioned at a 90-degree angle to the bottle for throat treatment and at any angle for the nose. The end of the tube is inserted into the mouth or nose. To treat rhinitis, it is enough to advance the working element by 0.5 cm.

Throat tablets - analogues of Kameton

Side effects

Possible development: the appearance of mucous membranes. Swelling may spread to the tongue or be only in the spray area. Since the mucous membrane is dry during the period of illness, a burning sensation may occur at the treatment site. But side effects are rare.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported. If a small amount of liquid is swallowed during treatment, this will not lead to the development of systemic manifestations. If you have made a lot of pressure when treating your throat, to avoid this, rinse your mouth with water.

Special instructions

For the treatment of diseases occurring in the nose, it is more convenient to use a balloon with a metering valve. When spraying, do not tilt your head back or turn the container upside down. Can be used in children only after consulting a doctor.

Do not use the same cylinder for transmission protection. When treating, you should remember the ethyl alcohol included in the composition.

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Cametone is intended for topical use. It has an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. The medicine helps with infections of the ENT organs no worse than other ointments or tablets with a similar effect. It is recommended to be used together with antibiotics in the presence of acute inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx.

Indications for use

This drug is used if:

Sore throats
Tracheitis – chronic and acute
Rhinita
ARVI or flu with severe cough
Pharyngitis
Laryngitis.

Composition of the drug

Cameton-MHFP consists of the following active components:

Camphor
Levomenthol
Chlorobutanol hemihydrate
Eucalyptus oil.

The medicine also contains excipients: petroleum jelly, emulsifier, polysorbate and distilled water.

Medicinal properties

Cametone is a drug that has a local effect on the mucous membranes of the throat or nose. Chlorobutanol relieves inflammation, has an antimicrobial and anesthetic effect. Camphor improves blood supply to tissues and has an antiseptic and irritant effect. Levomenthol has an antimicrobial and anesthetic effect. It also makes breathing easier if you have a dry cough. Eucalyptus oil has a positive effect on the receptors of the mucous membranes of the throat and nose, destroys pathogenic microorganisms and relieves inflammation.

After applying the drug to the inflamed mucous membranes, coldness, tingling, and burning are felt. The active components of Cameton cover the affected tissues with a protective film. They are not absorbed into the blood and do not have any effect on other organs and systems of the body. The positive effect of this product is observed within 4-6 hours after use.

Spray Kameton

Price: 38 rub.

The drug is contained in a glass bottle of 20 ml. Its contents are a white emulsion and have a characteristic odor. The spray is applied using a spray nozzle, which is included with the product.

Directions for use and doses

Kameton-MHFP must be sprayed onto the mucous membranes of the throat or nose, after which it is recommended to refrain from eating and drinking water for 1-2 hours.

The spray is sprayed during the inhalation phase. To irrigate the throat, you need to install the dispenser tube perpendicular to the bottle. The end of the dispenser must be inserted into the oral cavity as much as possible and press the spray nozzle 2-3 times. If the drug is used for the nose for a runny nose, you can position the guide tube at any convenient angle. The guide tube is inserted to a depth of 5 mm. The spray can be used 3-4 times a day for 5-10 days until the patient’s condition improves.

Aerosol Kameton

Price: 65 rub.

The drug is contained in an aluminum can of 30 or 45 ml. It is a colorless oily liquid. After pressing the metering valve, a stream with a characteristic odor is formed on the aerosol.

Directions for use

The aerosol is recommended to be used after the mouth or nose has been cleansed. You need to remove the protective cap from the can. The bottle must be held vertically so that the sprayer is placed on top. It is introduced into the nasal or oral cavity and irrigated while inhaling 2-3 times.

up to 12 years – 1 spray per day
12-15 years – no more than 2 irrigations per day
15-18 years – 3-4 sprays per day.

When treating cough, you can carry out 2-4 irrigations of the oral cavity at a time with different directions of the dispenser 3-4 times a day. The course of use of the drug is 7-10 days.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you can use Cameton if there is no allergic reaction to its components.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of the drug are individual intolerance to any of its components. It should also not be used to treat children under 5 years of age.

Precautions

During treatment with this product, follow the instructions:

When irrigating your nose, do not throw your head back, do not place the bottle horizontally or point the dispenser downwards.
To prevent the spread of infection, only one person should use the spray bottle.
Do not let liquid from the sprayer get into your eyes
Shake the product before using it
Do not expose the bottle to direct sunlight, avoid impacts.

Cross-drug interactions

Cameton in any dosage form can be used in conjunction with other drugs. In this case, allergic reactions do not occur and the effect of each drug is not reduced.

Side effects

An allergic reaction and skin rash are possible. If these symptoms develop, you need to stop treatment, after which the condition of the skin returns to normal. There may also be a slight burning sensation on the mucous membranes, which goes away within a few minutes after irrigation.

Overdose

Conditions and shelf life

The medicine should be stored at an air temperature no higher than 25°C in a dark place. It must not be frozen. Shelf life – 2 years.

Analogues

OJSC Pharmstandard - Leksredstva, Russia.
Price– 30-65 rub.

Available in the form of a spray with a dispenser or an aerosol. Active ingredients: thymol, peppermint oil, glycerol, eucalyptus oil, streptocide, sulfathiazole.

Advantages:

Can be used to treat children over 3 years old
Inhalipt is recommended to be included in the complex treatment of sore throat along with antibiotics.

Flaws:

Doesn't cure a runny nose
A large number of side effects.

Johnson & Johnson, Russia.
Price– 250-330 rub.

Release forms: aerosol and solution. The active ingredient is hexethidine.

Advantages:

Acceptable for use during pregnancy and lactation
Helps in the presence of inflammatory and infectious diseases of the pharyngeal cavity.

Flaws:

Ineffective against runny nose
A large number of side effects.

To treat diseases of the nose and throat, medications that act locally are often used. One such composition is “Kameton”. What it helps with - you will find out after reading the article. It is worth noting that this medicine is one of the universal ones. So, it is used in the throat and nose area. Below you will find information about the drug "Cameton" (aerosol) and instructions for use.

What is the medicine?

The drug "Cameton" is an aerosol. Instructions for use are included with each package of the medication. Also included in the box with the medicine is a nozzle with which the composition is sprayed.

The active ingredients of the drug are chlorobutanol and camphor, as well as menthol and In addition, the medication also contains additional components.

"Cameton": what does it help with?

This medication is recommended for use in many diseases caused by viruses and bacteria. It is worth recalling that “Kameton” is a spray recognized as one of the few universal remedies that can be used both in the throat and mouth, and nasally.

The main property of the drug “Cameton” is that it saves a person from pain. Almost immediately after spraying, the patient feels relief. The pain and burning sensation in the larynx that occurs when swallowing disappears.

The chlorobutanol contained in the drug, in addition to its analgesic and anesthetic effect, also has an antiseptic effect. It is complemented by camphor, which increases blood flow in the inflamed area and helps restore damaged tissue. From this we can conclude that “Cameton” (spray) helps get rid of pathogenic microorganisms in the affected area.

Levomenthol, which is part of the drug, has an antiseptic and cooling effect. It helps freshen breath and helps relieve symptoms of the disease. Don't forget about eucalyptus oil, which helps cope with the inflammatory process. It also promotes the regeneration of tissues and mucous membranes. The bactericidal effect of this component helps get rid of germs and viruses.

"Cameton": indications for use of the drug

All cases in which the use of this composition is necessary are described in the instructions for use of the “Cameton” product. You already know what the medicine helps with. However, this is not enough. It is also worth studying the indications for use and finding out in what situations the drug works.

The medication is often used in pediatrics, otolaryngology and dentistry. The main indications for its use are the following situations:

tonsillitis in acute and chronic form (usually in complex therapy);
sinusitis and sinusitis (together with the use of antibacterial agents);
viral lesions of the upper respiratory tract (simultaneously with taking immunostimulants);
symptomatic correction for laryngitis, pharyngitis, diseases of the vocal cords, and so on.

Sometimes the drug is used in dentistry. In this case, the indications for use are determined by the doctor in each individual case.

Contraindications to the use of the drug

About a drug such as “Cameton” (spray), the instructions for use indicate that it is not used in children under the age of five. This is due to the possibility of a reaction to this medication. The drug is not prescribed to persons with individual hypersensitivity to one of the components.

If you do not take into account the information provided about the drug “Cameton” (spray) in the instructions for use, then you may well encounter the development of side effects. These include nausea, headache, allergies in the form of rash and itching. Less commonly, swelling of the larynx and vocal cords can be detected. A preliminary consultation with a doctor and familiarization with the instructions for use will help to avoid such a reaction.

Method of application of the composition: two main methods

As you already know, the medicine “Cameton” (aerosol) has a dual use. It is applied directly to the inflamed tonsils and larynx. The product is also sprayed into the nasal passages to treat pathologies in this area.

When using for the first time, you need to put the nozzle on the can, after which you should make several presses. When a cloud comes out of the tip, you can start using the medicine.

Insert the nozzle into the nostril and spray one or two times. At the same time, you need to take a deep breath. You can repeat the manipulation up to three times a day. Before this, it is recommended to thoroughly clean the nasal passages by rinsing.
The drug is sprayed into the larynx 2-4 doses up to four times a day. In this case, the break between using the composition should be the same. The medicine is sprayed while inhaling. Next, you need to exhale through your nose.

After using the drug in the throat area, it is not recommended to eat or drink for one hour. This is why doctors usually recommend using the aerosol after meals.

International nonproprietary name

Dosage form

Topical spray, 30 g

Compound

active substances: chlorobutanol hemihydrate - 0.3 g

racemic camphor - 0.3 g

levomenthol - 0.3 g

eucalyptus oil - 0.3 g

excipients: ethanol (rectified ethyl alcohol), isopropyl myristate.

Description

An oily, transparent, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor, which forms a cone of liquid particles dispersed in the air when leaving the container.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Preparations for the treatment of throat diseases. Other drugs.

ATX code R02AA20

Pharmacological properties

The combined drug has a local antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and mild local anesthetic effect, promotes vasoconstriction, as well as a decrease in blood supply and swelling of the affected area, reduces symptoms of irritation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx and larynx, and helps normalize the breathing of patients.

The drug has an antimicrobial effect against gram-positive (staphylococci, streptococci) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacteria and, to a lesser extent, against yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida. The combination of these pharmacological properties provides complex pathogenetic therapy for inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

Indications for use

Inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs (rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis)

Directions for use and doses

Locally.

Spray into the oral cavity (right and left) and nasal passages (after clearing them of mucus, slightly tilting the head forward, into each nostril, during the inhalation phase).

Adults and children over 18 years old - 1-3 sprays

Children aged 12 to 18 years - 1-2 sprays

Children from 5 to 12 years old - 1 spray each

Frequency of use: 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 7-10 days.

When using the drug for the first time or a break in its use for more than 1 day, several presses should be made until a dispersed stream appears, after which the drug can be used. When using the drug, hold the container vertically, with the sprayer facing up; Do not use the cylinder upside down.

Side effects

Allergic reactions in the form of rash, itching and redness of the skin

If unusual reactions occur, you should consult your doctor about the advisability of further use of the drug.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug;

Children's age up to 5 years.

Drug interactions

Not installed

Special instructions

Pregnancy and lactation

If necessary, it is possible to use the drug Cameton as prescribed by a doctor.

Features of the effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicle or potentially dangerous mechanisms

Cameton is a complex drug with multiple therapeutic effects.

It contains both locally irritating components and antiseptics, which, as a result, determines the effectiveness of the drug when used locally. The drug improves the function of external respiration, helps disinfect the nasal mucosa, improve the discharge and formation of nasal mucus.

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Clinical and pharmacological group

A drug with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects for topical use in ENT practice.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Prices

How much does Kameton cost? The average price in pharmacies is 55 rubles.

Release form and composition

The liquid for inhalation is placed in a hermetically sealed aluminum container with a mechanical dispenser, closed with a protective cap, and a guide nozzle.

Cameton is available in the following forms:

Aerosol with a can volume of 30 ml, 45 ml.
Spray with a can capacity of 20 ml.

The cylinder is packed in a cardboard box, which includes instructions for use.

Pharmacological effect

Indications for use

What does it help with? Cameton is prescribed for the local treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory and infectious ailments of the throat and nose:

(inflammation of the palatine tonsils, which is characterized by hyperemia and swelling of the palatine arches, increased body temperature, general weakness, etc.).
(this is inflammation of the vocal cords and mucous layer of the larynx, which is accompanied by a deterioration in the general condition, increased body temperature, pain when swallowing, difficulty breathing, cough, hoarse, rough or soundless voice).
(inflammation of the nasal mucosa, accompanied by rhinorrhea, a feeling of nasal congestion, impaired nasal breathing and sneezing).
(inflammatory process of the mucous layer of the pharynx, manifested by soreness and dryness in the throat, severe pain when swallowing, increased body temperature, and general malaise).

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of the drug are individual intolerance to any of its components. It should also not be used to treat children under 5 years of age.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

There is no sufficient experience with the use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It can be used if there are no side effects.

Instructions for use

The instructions for use indicate that Kameton spray is used topically.

Spray into the mouth or nose during the inhalation phase. Before use, the guide tube is installed at an angle of 90° to the bottle for irrigation of the oral cavity or at any convenient angle for irrigation of the nasal cavity. The end of the guide tube is inserted into the oral or nasal cavity (into the nasal cavity to a depth of 0.5 cm) and pressed on the spray nozzle.

During one inhalation session, 2-3 sprays are carried out. The frequency of inhalations is usually 3-4 times a day.

Kameton aerosol - instructions

Use by inhalation. Spray into the oral cavity and nasal passages (remove the safety cap from the sprayer and, having inserted it into the oral or nasal cavity, press on its base and inhale the sprayed drug for 1-2 seconds).

During the day, inhalations are repeated 3-4 times.

Side effects

While using the medicine, individual intolerance to the components may occur, which most often manifests itself in the form of allergic skin reactions.

Overdose

Overdose is manifested by symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting. To get out of this state, you need to gargle and take enterosorbent (activated carbon, Enterosgel, Polypefan, Regidron).

Special instructions

You should not use the same cylinder to protect against transmission of infection. When treating, you should remember the ethyl alcohol included in the composition.

Drug interactions

Systemic effects when using the drug as directed are practically excluded, which allows the parallel use of other drugs without the danger of their interaction with the components of the drug.