Ointment naphthalene

- a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and resins - naphthalan oil (70 parts) and paraffin (18 parts) with petrolatum (12 parts). Naftalan oil and its preparations, when exposed to the skin and mucous membranes, have an emollient, absorbable, disinfectant and some analgesic effect. Applied externally with various skin diseases, inflammation of joints and muscles (arthritis, myalgia, etc.), neuritis, neuralgia, radiculitis, burns, ulcers, pressure sores. Assign independently or in combination with other drugs in the form of ointments, pastes, suppositories. Emulsion of naphthalan is also used for douches, compresses, tampons, baths.