AMMONIA SOLUTION 10%

I N S T R U C T I O N for medical use of the medicinal product AMIAKU SOLUTION 10%

Composition:

Active substance: ammonia;

100 ml of solution contain 10 g of ammonia;

Excipient: purified water.

Pharmaceutical form. Solution for external use.

Main physicochemical properties: clear, colorless, volatile, highly alkaline liquid with a pungent odor. During storage, the presence of slight opalescence and/or slight turbidity is permissible.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Agents affecting the respiratory system. ATC code R07AB.

Pharmacological Properties

Pharmacodynamics.

Ammonia solution belongs to medicinal agents that stimulate nerve endings. The mechanism of action of ammonia upon inhalation involves reflex stimulation of the respiratory center via receptors in the upper respiratory tract – the endings of the trigeminal nerve.

When applied to the skin, it exerts an irritant and antimicrobial effect.

Pharmacokinetics.

The drug does not enter the bloodstream.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Fainting state, in insect bites.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the medicinal product.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

Not established.

Special precautions for use.

Topical application is possible only on intact skin.

In case of accidental exposure to the mucous membrane of the eye, rinse several times with water (for 15 minutes with 10-minute intervals) or with a 3% boric acid solution. Do not use oils or ointments. In case of exposure to the nose or pharynx, use a 0.5% citric acid solution or natural fruit juices. In case of accidental ingestion – drink water, fruit juice, or milk; preferably, a 0.5% citic acid solution or a 1% acetic acid solution until complete neutralization of gastric contents is achieved.

Do not violate the instructions for use of the medicinal product, as this may harm health.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the use of this medicinal product is possible only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or infant.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Does not affect.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

For stimulation of the respiratory center as an emergency aid: a small piece of gauze or cotton moistened with ammonia solution is carefully held near the nostrils for 0.5–1 second.

For insect bites, ammonia solution is applied externally as compresses (procedure duration – up to 30 seconds).

Children.

The drug is not used in children under 3 years of age.

Overdose.

Exaggeration of adverse reactions. Symptomatic therapy.

Side effects.

Inhalation of ammonia vapors may cause reflex respiratory arrest.

When applied locally, irritation, dermatitis, eczema at the site of application, and allergic reactions are possible.

If any adverse events occur, consult a physician.

Shelf life. 2 years.

The product must not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions. Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging.

40 ml in a glass bottle, in a carton or without carton; 100 ml or 200 ml in glass or polymer bottles.

Dispensing category. Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer. JSC Pharmaceutical Factory "Viola".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

75 Amosova Akademyka Street, Zaporizhzhia, 69063, Ukraine.

Marketing Authorization Holder. JSC Pharmaceutical Factory "Viola".

Address of the Marketing Authorization Holder.

75 Amosova Akademyka Street, Zaporizhzhia, 69063, Ukraine.