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Ungapiven
Last reviewed: 11.04.2020
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The medicine Ungapiven refers to analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Indications of the ungapiven
The administration of the medicine Ungapiven is possible with such diseases:
- arthritis (except acute stage);
- arthrosis (age-related changes in cartilaginous tissue);
- osteochondrosis (dystrophic changes in cartilage);
- radiculitis (inflammation of the intervertebral nerve roots);
- Myalgia (pain in the muscles);
- myositis (inflammation of skeletal muscles);
- lumbago (chamber).
Release form
The drug Ungapiven is a gray or yellowish ointment, which contains bee venom in combination with polyethylene oxide.
The external means is packed in aluminum tubes to 30 g.
In addition, Ungapiven is produced in tablets for the preparation of an external solution.
Pharmacodynamics
Ungapiven has analgesic and anti-inflammatory ability. Pharmacological properties of the drug have not been studied in more detail.
Pharmacokinetics
The kinetic properties of Ungapiven have not been studied.
Use of the ungapiven during pregnancy
Ungapiven is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, due to insufficient information about the pharmacological properties of the drug.
Contraindications
Ungapiven can not be appointed:
- with acute inflammatory processes, tuberculosis;
- dermatitis and other skin lesions at the site of ointment application;
- with decompensation of the kidneys;
- with severe liver damage;
- during pregnancy;
- with a high likelihood of allergy to the drug.
Caution should be observed when using the drug in childhood and the elderly.
Side effects of the ungapiven
Side effects when using the drug Ungapiven can be detected only in the form of allergic reactions, which are expressed in the form of urticaria, swelling of the skin, redness, itching.
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Dosing and administration
Ungapiven is intended only for surface use. The agent is spread with a small layer on the surface of the skin (previously washed and dried). With light massage movements, the ointment is rubbed into the skin. Treatment schedule - up to 3 times a day, for 7-30 dney.Posle application of the drug should wash your hands with warm water and detergent. Ungapiven tablets can be used for physiotherapy, namely for electrophoresis. Before the procedure, the tablet is diluted in distilled water (1:20). The introduction is carried out from two poles, with a current strength of 10 mA. The duration of the session is up to 10 minutes. Electrophoresis is repeated every day, or every other day. Duration of therapy - up to 20 sessions.
Overdose
The cases of excessive exposure of the drug Ungapiven to the body are not fixed.
Shelf life
The shelf life of Ungiven Uintment is up to 2 years, tablets - up to 3 years.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Ungapiven" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.