Fast Relief

This ointment is an over-the-counter drug that has a warming, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect at the site of application.

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Indications Fast Relief

It is intended for application to intact skin surfaces for muscle, joint, and tendon pain of inflammatory and neurological origin (radiculitis, arthritis, myositis, tendovaginitis, sciatica, myalgia, etc.).

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Release form

Tubes with ointment, dosed from three to 50 g, packed in cardboard boxes with instructions for use inserted inside.

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Pharmacodynamics

The action of the ointment is ensured by the combined effect of its ingredients:

1. Methyl ester of salicylic acid (methyl salicylate) is the active component of integrene oil, applied to the skin, penetrates inside, relieving pain and inflammation of the joint or nerve.
2. Menthol is a component that irritates the cold nerve endings of the skin, thereby providing a moderate distracting and analgesic effect.
3. Eucalyptus oil – warms inflamed joints.
4. Camphor – has a local irritant effect, reducing pain in inflamed muscles, joints, and tendons.
5. Turpentine oil - warms muscle, joint, tendon tissue, eliminating unpleasant pain, providing an antiseptic effect along the path of penetration. Releases histamine from the surface layers of the skin, thereby reducing inflammation and providing a tonic effect.
6. Clove oil – complements the anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effect, stimulates blood microcirculation and has a relaxing effect on muscle tissue.
7. Thymol – provides a fairly pronounced local anesthesia and has a bactericidal effect.

The synergistic action of all natural components makes the ointment very effective in joint and muscle diseases accompanied by pain and muscle stiffness. The active substances included in the ointment, penetrating the epidermis, activate the blood circulation process in the affected tissues, which improves tissue respiration, helps relieve inflammation and muscle tension, and reduces pain.

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Pharmacokinetics

Data on the distribution, metabolism and excretion of the multicomponent ointment from the body are not presented; the presumed activity of the external agent is determined by the action of its ingredients and their mutual potentiation, which is typical for complex preparations.

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Dosing and administration

The ointment is thinly spread over the affected area with gentle rubbing movements. The number of applications is determined by the need for pain relief and should not exceed four times a day.

It is not recommended to use this product for more than ten days.

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Use Fast Relief during pregnancy

There is no experience of use by pregnant and lactating women, so it is not recommended to use the ointment during this period.

Contraindications

• age limit – 12 years;
• individual sensitization to the ingredients of the ointment;
• lack of integrity of the skin at the intended site of application;
• the likelihood of developing a convulsive syndrome;
• presence of bronchial asthma and/or whooping cough.

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Side effects Fast Relief

Hypersensitivity reactions at the site of application are possible. With prolonged use, there is a risk of developing:

• neurological and dyspeptic symptoms, since the ointment contains camphor and methyl salicylate;
• bronchospasms;
• addiction – decreasing effectiveness and the need to increase the dose or frequency of use.

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Overdose

There are no data on the consequences of exceeding the recommended dose. Presumably, it will worsen side effects.

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Interactions with other drugs

There is no information on the interaction of the ointment components used externally with other medicinal substances.

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Storage conditions

Store in a dark room with low humidity, maintaining a temperature of up to 30°C. Keep out of reach of children.

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Shelf life

Use no later than the date stated on the package.

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