Mustard Plasters

Drug name: Mustard plasters

Active Ingredients: Mustard plasters

Therapeutic actions: Mustard plasters are oily or waxy mixtures blended with herbs and applied to the chest or abdomen to stimulate internal organs.

Indications: Applied externally, Black Mustard is used in the treatment of bronchial pneumonia and pleurisy.

Contraindications and cautions: Mustard oil irritates mucous membranes therefore internal use has been known to cause stomach problems and kidney irritation. Breathing the vapors of a mustard plaster can trigger sneezing, coughing, and asthma attacks, as well as eye irritation. Leaving a mustard plaster on the bare skin for too long will lead to burning and blisters, even ulcers, and dead tissue. A mustard plaster should never be left on the skin for longer than 30 minutes. The actual mustard paste never comes in direct contact with the skin, just the linen in which it is packed.
Mustard plasters should not be used on children under the age of 6. Black Mustard should not be used in patients with ulcers, venous problems, or kidney disease.

Adverse effects: The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Skin irritation, allergies. The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

Interactions: Tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.