Biofreeze

Biofreeze is a medication that is prescribed for local treatment - in case of pain in the area of joints and muscles. [1]

The medicine has a cooling, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. At the same time, it improves the processes of blood supply inside the affected areas, increases vascular permeability and potentiates the drainage of the pathological area. Among the active elements of drugs is menthol, and besides this camphor. 1 g of gel contains 0.035 g of menthol and 0.002 g of camphor. 

Indications Biofreeze

It is used to alleviate pain (pain affecting the joints or muscles (for arthritis ), low back pain, mild pain or pain that occurs due to sprains).

Release form

The release of the medication is made in the form of a gel - inside tubes with a volume of 55 or 110 g. It can also be produced inside polymer bottles with a capacity of 452 g or bags with a volume of 5 g.

Dosing and administration

Teenagers from 12 years old and adults need to treat the affected areas with a thin layer of gel up to 4 times a day.

The duration of therapy is determined by the intensity of the disease and the nature of its course; it should be picked up by the doctor, personally for the patient.

• Application for children

The medication is not used in pediatrics (under the age of 12).

Use Biofreeze during pregnancy

You can not appoint Biofreeze to pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

• severe intolerance caused by the action of the elements of the drug;
• diseases or lesions of the epidermis in the area of gel treatment (among them dermatitis and eczema, as well as pustular skin lesions);
• whooping cough or BA;
• epilepsy or a tendency to seizure.

Side effects Biofreeze

The main side effects:

• epidermal lesions: itching, erythema, rash, urticaria and irritation of the epidermis at the site of gel treatment, contact dermatitis (especially in pediatrics). With prolonged use, the sensitivity to drugs may weaken and the analgesic effect may decrease. If irritation occurs, you need to cancel the use of the gel;
• immune disorders: signs of allergy (sometimes delayed) may develop;
• problems with the work of the NS: agitation, headaches and dizziness. In addition, convulsions associated with camphor activity may appear;
• Respiratory disorders: Applying medication may increase the risk and frequency of bronchial spasms.

Overdose

There is no information on the development of an overdose. Negative manifestations can be potentiated. In the case of oral menthol ingestion, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, dizziness, signs of central nervous system suppression, hot flashes, ataxia, difficulty breathing, drowsiness and reflexive respiratory arrest develop.

Gastric lavage and symptomatic actions are performed. Prolonged use on large areas of the body can lead to kidney damage.

Interactions with other drugs

It is forbidden to combine Biofreeze with other creams, ointments, liniments or sprays.

Storage conditions

Biofreeze should be kept in a place out of the reach of small children, as well as from open flames and heat. Temperature indicators - no more than 25 ° С.

Shelf life

Biofreeze is allowed to be used within 36 months from the date of manufacture of the therapeutic substance.

Analogs

Analogs of the drug are Dimethylsulfoxide, Alorom, Finalgon with Algasan, Rostiran with Red Elephant and Betalgon with Camphor oil. In addition to this Comfrey ointment with Viprosal, Ant alcohol with Deep hit and Dikrasin.