Finalgon

Finalgon has a local irritant effect and has a warming effect. The ointment contains 2 separate components - nonivamide (a derivative of capsaicin), obtained from pepper and having a local irritant effect, as well as nicoboxil, which has a powerful vasodilating effect.

The principle of therapeutic action is based on the stimulation of cutaneous-visceral endings and potentiation of local blood flow, resulting in the development of warming, analgesic and antispasmodic activity.

Indications Finalgon

It is used for the following disorders:

• neuritis, tendovaginitis or lumbago;
• sciatica;
• injuries, including sports injuries;
• joint damage during the remission stage;
• muscle pain associated with increased physical activity;
• ligament damage not accompanied by inflammatory symptoms;
• "warming up" the muscles before performing intense physical exercise.

Release form

The drug is released in the form of an ointment - in tubes of 20 or 50 g.

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Pharmacodynamics

The combined effect of the 2 components of the drug allows eliminating muscle pain and improving joint mobility. The medicinal effect is local.

Immediately after application of the ointment, redness appears, which indicates that its elements have penetrated into the epidermis. The maximum effect of the drug develops after half an hour.

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Dosing and administration

Before starting treatment, apply a small amount of ointment to a small area of the epidermis to determine the reaction to the drug. For 1 procedure, apply 0.5 cm of the substance to the affected area of 10x10 cm using an applicator. Repeat this treatment 2-3 times per day. After the procedure, wash your hands with soap.

To enhance the medicinal effect, the treatment area can be covered with woolen fabric.

It is forbidden to take a shower for some time after treatment or wash off the medicine with hot water.

If too much ointment is used, the patient may develop vesicles. It is also necessary to avoid getting the substance in the eyes or nose, as well as on the face, because this may cause burning in the eye area, conjunctival inflammation or facial swelling. If the ointment gets into the mouth, discomfort or stomatitis may occur. Repeated use of the drug leads to a weakening of the reaction to it, which may require an increase in dosage.

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Use Finalgon during pregnancy

It is prohibited to use the medication during lactation or pregnancy.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for use in cases of severe intolerance associated with the drug.

It is prohibited to use the drug in inflamed areas, on sensitive epidermis and in areas with increased permeability (neck, inner thighs, and lower abdomen).

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Side effects Finalgon

The main side effects are: urticaria, burning, dyspnea and cough, anaphylactic symptoms, rash and itching, as well as paresthesia, contact dermatitis, facial swelling and vesicles in the treatment area.

Overdose

In case of intoxication with Finalgon ointment, vesicles appear in the treated areas.

General symptoms: increased temperature, hyperemia accompanied by pain, and also redness of the upper body, decreased blood pressure and hot flashes.

In case of local symptoms, excess medicine should be removed with vegetable oil; in case of damage to the mucous membrane of the eye, use medical petroleum jelly.

If general signs appear, symptomatic measures are taken.

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Storage conditions

Finalgon must be stored at temperatures within 25°C.

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Shelf life

Finalgon can be used within a 4-year period from the date of manufacture of the drug.

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Application for children

Finalgon is not prescribed in pediatrics (under 12 years of age).

Analogues

The analogs of the drug are Alvipsal, Betalgon with Viprosal, Betanikomilon and Vipralgone.

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Reviews

Finalgon receives quite good reviews from patients – it effectively copes with the disorders indicated in the indications; it has a long-lasting and rapid distracting and analgesic effect.