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Ointments from radiculitis
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Ointment from radiculitis is a necessary remedy in the medicine cabinet for people who have ever felt pain in the back. This is quite popular, easily accessible and emergency help to eliminate pain. The agent can be prescribed for spasms in the muscles, to relieve swelling and inflammation, as well as restore the function of the nerve root.
Radiculitis is a disease that needs to be treated in a comprehensive way. Ointment is a necessary component of the treatment, because the active components begin to act on the painful areas immediately after application. This rapid reaction of the drug occurs because in a short period of time it penetrates to the problem area through the pores on the skin and a variety of blood capillaries.
Most often used warming ointments with radiculitis, the active components of which affect the patient site anesthetizing, reduce the inflammatory process, improve microcirculation and nutrition in tissues.
Self-medication is not recommended, you need to consult a doctor to provide the necessary care and determine the causes of pain.
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Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics of the ointment from the radiculitis consists in a pronounced anti-inflammatory and analgesic action. Also able to relieve swelling and reduce post-traumatic pain.
The clinical effect of the drug is manifested in local application. Active substances quickly absorbed through the skin and act on the affected areas almost instantly.
Analgesic Ointments with Radiculitis
Contains active substances that act anti-inflammatory and analgesic on painful areas. Also provides rapid resorption.
Used for pain, swelling, post-traumatic syndromes.
Directions for use: Apply the ointment to the area that causes pain and rub it gently, in a circular motion, 2 to 4 times a day. Ointment is well absorbed and does not leave greasy marks and shine.
Shelf life 3 years.
Diclofenac ointment from radiculitis
Nonsteroidal drug with anti-inflammatory effect, which is very slowly and little absorbed into the skin (3-6% of the applied dose). Also owns anti-rheumatic and antipyretic properties, effectively relieves pain.
Indications for use: pain in the spine, joints, neuralgia, myalgia, rheumatism, inflammation and pain syndromes after operations, injuries.
Apply 4-8 cm of squeezed ointment with circular massage movements to the affected areas. Gently rub 3-4 times a day.
Among the secondary signs may be allergic rashes, itching, redness, burning sensation.
Because the drug has little systemic adsorption, an overdose is unlikely.
Ointment can be used with other medicinal products.
It is not recommended to use hypersensitivity to components, skin lesions, during breast-feeding, in the third trimester of pregnancy, children under 6 years of age.
Shelf life 3 years.
Ointment Finalgon
The drug contains vasodilating active substances, which are powerful thermal skin irritants. When applied to the skin, the effect persists for several hours. This promotes better blood circulation.
Used to treat pain sensations of muscles and joints.
Contraindications: increased affect to the components of the ointment, inflammation on the skin, open wounds or abrasions, dermatitis.
Among the side effects may be a urticaria in the place of use of the ointment, sometimes even the appearance of bubbles on the skin, and it can also be itching and burning.
In case of an overdose, hyperemia is possible, which causes pain and lowers blood pressure, increases body temperature.
Use during pregnancy and lactation is prohibited. It is also not advisable to use the drug for children.
Shelf life 4 years.
Ointment from radiculitis with snake venom
The main active ingredient of the drug is a snake venom containing peptides of a specific action that can provoke hemolysis, and increase the permeability of the blood capillaries. This affects the coagulability of the blood. When used locally for snake venom, an irritating and analgesic effect is characteristic.
Salicylic acid, which is one of the components of the ointment, has a disinfectant and keratolytic effect.
This drug with snake venom is recommended for use in muscle pain, also with painful sensations in the joints.
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to ointment components, bronchial asthma, propensity to bronchospasm and convulsions, whooping cough, ulcers and wounds on the skin, dermatitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, circulatory disorders, severe liver and kidney disorders, fever, general fatigue.
How to use: to avoid side effects, you must first apply a little ointment on the skin, in order to determine the sensitivity of the skin to the drug. On a sore spot apply an ointment the size of a walnut and rub it 1-2 times a day. The timing of the treatment depends on the severity of the disease and the concomitant diseases.
When pregnancy and breast-feeding, as well as children are not recommended.
With special sensitivity to the components of the ointment, itching, swelling, urticaria, allergic reactions, rashes, redness, burning can occur, and convulsions and dizziness are also possible.
Shelf life 3 years.
Ointment of Dikul from radiculitis
Ointment is used for radiculitis, arthritis, gout, neuralgia and muscle inflammation.
Way of application: light movements, not strongly pressing on a sore spot, rub 2-3 minutes three times a day. After using the medicine, it is desirable to wrap up the affected area with a woolen cloth. Treatment can last from 1 to 6 weeks.
Contraindicated with individual intolerance to the components of the ointment.
Shelf life is 24 months.
Ointment from radiculitis with bee venom
The poison of bees, which is the main component of the ointment, improves blood circulation, accelerates the removal of toxic and harmful metabolic products from the inflammation focus, which helps to reduce pain.
They are used for radiculitis, inflammatory diseases of joints, myalgia and pain sensations in case of traumatic injuries of muscles, tendons, ligaments, neuralgias, neuritis, peripheral disorders of local blood circulation.
Contraindicated drug with individual sensitivity to the components of the composition of ointments, hepatic and renal failure, skin diseases, acute inflammation of the joints, hemorrhagic diathesis, open wounds or abrasions on the skin.
It is not advisable to use the drug during pregnancy and lactation, also for children under 12 years of age.
How to use: 3-5 cm of ointment squeeze out on a painful area and wait for 2 minutes for the body to react. If there is no redness and burning sensation, then slowly squeezed out squeezed ointment rubbed into the skin 2-3 times a day. After the procedure, it is recommended that the sick site be kept warm.
Side effects: skin irritation, dermatitis, allergic reaction, skin rashes, burning, itching.
Shelf life 3 years.
Kuznetsov's ointment from radiculitis
The composition of the ointment includes bee venom and components of plant origin, which together give an effective result in the treatment of radiculitis. The drug is completely of natural origin, does not contain analgesics.
Promotes the rapid renewal of the body after heavy physical exertion, improves blood circulation in places of use. Applied with rheumatic diseases, radiculitis, sciatica, scars, bruises.
Apply 1.5-2 cm of ointment to the affected area and careful movements, lightly massaging rubbing 1-2 times a day. If there are no allergic reactions, the dose is increased to 5 cm of ointment for one application. Three days after the start of use, it is recommended to take a break for 1 day.
Side effects: urticaria, swelling of tissues, burning, itching.
Do not advise to use ointment during pregnancy, during lactation, children.
Shelf life 3 years.
Chinese ointment from radiculitis
Contains fat snakes, snake venom, vitamin E and Chinese herbs.
It is possible to use ointment for diseases of the lumbar, cervical, rheumatoid arthritis, heel spurs, muscle spasms.
Method of application and dosage: spread on problem areas, which cause pain and massage movements rub into the affected area 2-3 times a day. It is strictly forbidden to apply ointment on open wounds, pregnant and lactating.
Also, redness and allergic rashes in case of an overdose are possible.
Ointment from radiculitis is a local remedy, but it can effectively eliminate pain, relieve inflammation, physical overstrain. But do not reduce the treatment only to the use of drugs of this group, be sure to contact the doctor for diagnosis and determine the exact diagnosis to appoint the right treatment.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Ointments from radiculitis" 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.