Gacorub Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Each 100 gm ointment contains-
Camphor 3 gmMenthol 2.82 gmOil Eucalyptus 350 mgOil Turpentine 4.77 gmThymol 100 mgCamphor acts as a cough suppressant & topical analgesic. Eucalyptus Oil acts as a cough suppressant. Menthol acts as a acts as cough suppressant & topical analgesic. Turpentine oil is made from the resin of certain pine trees. It is used as medicine. Turpentine oil is applied to the skin for joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, and toothaches. Thymol has been used in alcohol solutions and in dusting powders for the treatment of tinea or ringworm infections, and was used in the United States to treat hookworm infections
Camphor3gmMenthol2.82gmOilEucalyptus350mgOilTurpentine4.77gmThymol100mgCamphoractsasacoughsuppressant&topicalanalgesic.EucalyptusOilactsasacoughsuppressant.Mentholactsasaactsascoughsuppressant&topicalanalgesic.Turpentineoilismadefromtheresinofcertainpinetrees.Itisusedasmedicine.Turpentineoilisappliedtothe skin for jointpain, musclepain, nervepain,andtoothaches.Thymolhasbeenusedinalcoholsolutionsandindustingpowdersforthetreatmentoftineaorringworminfections,andwasusedintheUnitedStatestotreat hookworm infections
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Gacorub |
| Generic | Camphor + Menthol + Oil Eucalyptus + Oil Turpentine + Thymol |
| Type | Ointment |
| Therapeutic Class | Topical Analgesics, Topical anti-inflammatory preparations |
| Manufacturer | Gaco Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
This ointment is used for cold, flu, catarrh, headache, stiffness, congestion, muscle aches, sprains, strains, back pain, joint pain.
Gacorub is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Arthritis, Backache, Common Cold, Contusions, Inflammatory Reaction caused by Insect Bites, Joint Pain, Muscle Cramps, Nasal Congestion, Pain caused by Insect Bites, Rash, Skin Irritation, Soreness, Muscle, Sunburn, Swelling caused by Insect Bites, Minor burns, Neck or back pain, Shoulder acheArthritis, Backache, Contusions, Joint Diseases, Joint Pain, Muscle Stiffness, Muscle Strain, Muscular Fatigue, Pain, Nerve, Plaque, Dental, Soreness, Muscle, Sprains, Skin disinfection
Dosage
Topical: Rub gently 3-4 minutes on the chest and back 2-3 times daily. Cover the rubbed area with warm clothes.
Inhalation: 1 tsf of ointment dissolved in boiled water and inhale the steam by mouth or nose as required.
Side Effects
Redness, irritation, rash or pruritis may occur with sensitive skin.
Precaution
Avoid contact with eyes. Should not be applied to wounds or damaged skin. Wash hand thoroughly after applying.
Interaction
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy Category-Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Contraindication
Children under 3 years. History of convulsion. Hypersensitivity.
