Liquid extract of dendritic aloe - a medicinal preparation on a plant basis, which is produced as a solution for injections. The medicine has gained popularity in various fields of medicine. It is used for both treatment and prevention.
Composition and form of the preparation
Aloe extract for injections is issued in ampoules of 1 ml. It is a liquid from light yellow to brownish color with a weak specific odor. One ampoule contains 1.5 mg of aloe extract in terms of dry matter, as well as sodium chloride and water for injection. Suspension and sediment are allowed, so you must shake the ampoule before use.
Indications for the use of aloe injection
In traditional medicine, injections of aloe are most often prescribed in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases:
- conjunctivitis ;
- opacity of the vitreous humor;
- keratitis;
- as a supporting agent with progressive myopia;
- at various sluggish and chronic inflammatory processes.
As an auxiliary nonspecific agent, as part of complex therapy, aloe injections are used:
- bronchitis and bronchial asthma;
- with pneumonia;
- with peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- with inflammatory diseases of the female reproductive system;
- with diseases of the peripheral nervous system;
- with chronic arthritis.
In addition, aloe injections are often used in the treatment of adhesions, especially in the pelvic area, scar tissue changes and ulcers.
Aloe injections - the way of administration and dose
The drug is intended exclusively for subcutaneous administration. Most often an injection is done in the abdomen or upper arm, but you can inject into the thigh or buttock. Intramuscular injections of aloe are not done, because in this case the drug is poorly absorbed, and at the injection site painful seals are formed, which do not resolve for a long time. Intravenous administration of the drug is strictly prohibited.
The injections of aloe can be quite painful, therefore it is allowed to pre-inject 0.5 ml of novocaine solution into the injection area. Also at the injection site, a dense, painful area or a bruise may appear. When injections should be monitored, so that the next injection does not hit the same place as the previous one.
The duration of the course of treatment and dosage depends on the disease.
Usually 1 ml of the drug is administered once a day. The maximum allowable daily intake for adults is 4 ml. The injections are done by courses, from 20 to 50 injections. Repeat the course is allowed after 2 or more months.
When treating bronchial asthma, injections of aloe are first done by 1-1.5 ml for 15 days, then 1 time in 2 days. The entire course of treatment is 30-35 injections.
Aloe injections - contraindications and side effects
The main contraindication to the use of aloe extract is an allergy to the drug. Also, you can not do aloe injections when:
- hypokalemia (as long-term administration of aloe helps to lower the level of potassium in the blood);
- hypertension;
- cardiovascular diseases in severe form;
- acute gastrointestinal disorders;
- acute renal dysfunction;
- late pregnancy.
Of the side effects when injecting an extract of aloe, the most common are:
- soreness in the injection site;
- allergic rashes;
- increased blood pressure;
- disorders of stool and abdominal pain;
- dizziness;
- increased menstrual bleeding in women.
About cases of drug overdose is unknown, but long-term use in high dosage increases the risk of side effects, primarily - lowering the level of potassium in the blood.