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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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With the accumulation of excess intercellular fluid, edema appears. They are common and local. The causes of edema are very different, it is only the doctor who can help establish them and prescribe the appropriate treatment. The most common are swelling of the extremities, in particular - the legs. They can also be observed in completely healthy people, whose activity is associated with a prolonged stay in an upright position - edema of fatigue.
[Indications of the ointments from edema
Indications for the use of ointments from edema are painful sensations and swelling of the ankles, "heavy legs", nocturnal muscle spasms, acute and chronic blood circulation disorders in the venous channel of the lower limbs; constant and long vertical loads; soreness and swelling due to traumatic injuries; bruises; postinjection infiltrates.
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To eliminate edema, the use of anti-edema external preparations (ointments, gels, creams) with natural plant components and rest in a horizontal position with raised legs is quite suitable.
Ointments from edema that are not related to medicinal products
Ointments from leg swelling, provoked by prolonged standing, increased stress on the legs (for example, in pregnancy), not severe injuries, the initial stages of varicose veins may contain only plant components. They increase the strength of the vessels and promote the normalization of their function, improve venous blood flow, which contributes to the disappearance of edema and the sensation of "leaden legs." Many of them do not even refer to medicines, however, in mild cases it can help to remove puffiness and a feeling of heaviness in the legs, and in more serious cases they can be used as part of complex therapy. Vegetable preparations are usually stored for three years, observing the temperature regime up to 20-25 ° C.
There are no data on the consequences of overdose with herbal preparations, there was no drug interaction.
Balm-gel for feet Skipar as active components contains turpentine from the sap of coniferous plants, extract from the fruits of horse chestnut, stalks of wormwood, cranberry leaf. It can be used in a complex of medical measures for the violation of the functions of the vessels of the legs to reduce their puffiness. Improves blood circulation, tones, increases the strength of the vessels, soothes and cools. Apply daily before bedtime - apply a thin layer, lightly rubbing until absorbed.
Antistaks gel (Germany), the main active ingredient of which is extracted red grape leaves, tones tired legs, eliminates the feeling of heaviness, puffiness. Has a preventive effect against blood circulation disorders in the venous bed.
Ointment from leg edema consists of distilled water, ethyl alcohol, extracts from red grape leaves, glycerol esters of coconut oil fatty acid, carbopol, caustic soda, dyes and lemon oil.
Contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, minors, with allergies to gel components.
Method of application - to treat the surface of the skin of the legs after sleeping and before going to bed, slightly massaging from the ankle up.
The cooling effect of the agent is enhanced by keeping it in the refrigerator.
Venokorset gel from the company Evalar also created on the basis of extracted red grape leaves. In addition, the gel contains extract from the leaves of the sweet clover, glycerin, distilled water, α-hydroxypropionic acid, mint camphor, carbomer, stabilizers.
Provides strengthening of vascular membranes, increasing their elasticity, improves blood circulation, eliminates swelling, sensation of heavy swelling of the legs.
It is not recommended to use pregnant and lactating women, if the substance is sensitized to the ingredients.
Treat the skin of the feet daily, waking up and before going to bed, lightly massaging. Duration of application about a month, it is possible to use without interruption up to six months.
Medicinal ointments from edemas on a natural basis
Dr. Theiss Venien gel, the main active ingredient of which is a solution of extracted horse chestnut seeds (1: 1) and a thick extract of marigolds (flowers). Refers to medicinal herbal preparations, tonic venous circulation. Increases the strength of capillary membranes, tones, eliminates swelling and inflammation. Reduces swelling and tenderness, caused not only by the disorder of venous circulation, but also due to trauma. It can be used as an ointment from bruises and swelling, as well as with dislocations and sprains.
Pregnant and lactating women should be prescribed by a doctor.
Venen gel is contraindicated in case of sensitization to its ingredients, open wounds, trophic ulcers, underage.
The treatment of damaged areas is carried out daily, waking up and before going to bed, slightly massaging.
Occasionally, there may be a local reaction to the drug in the form of rashes, hives. The gel contains ethanol, so prolonged and frequent use can cause skin to dry out.
Venitan gel is 1%, the main active ingredient of which is produced from the seeds of horse chestnut. Effective at the initial stages of inflammation, prevents the fragility of the vessels, contributes to the increase in density and tone of the capillary walls, reduced as a result of the inflammatory process. As a result, venous blood flow is activated, stagnation occurs. The soreness, heaviness, muscle spasms, itching, swelling, including traumatic character, decrease and disappear, bruises and postinjection infiltrates resolve.
Permitted for use by pregnant and lactating women. Contraindications for allergies to its ingredients.
Another universal, inexpensive, natural ointment from bruises and swelling that relieves inflammation and resists infection of wounds and scratches - Vishnevsky ointment. This ointment, in contrast to the above described, can be applied to trophic ulcers and other wound surfaces, because not always after the injury the skin retains its integrity. Its drawback is a specific smell and color, but its efficiency, availability, speed and safety are superior.
The birch tar is part of the ointment - it irritates the tissues at the application site and thereby activates the blood circulation and relieves stagnation, inflammation and swelling. Strengthening capillaries, preventing their fragility, facilitates the resorption of bruises. In addition, disinfects and heals damaged surfaces - these qualities synergistically enhance xerobes. Castor oil penetrates deeply into the tissues, conducting the first two components and providing them with a deeper effect.
Compress with Vishnevsky ointment is used as anti-inflammatory, anti-edema, resorptive bruises and thrombi with thrombophlebitis, varicosity, trauma. The ointment is applied to a cotton cloth, folded in several layers, applied to the affected area, then wrapped with compress paper or polyethylene film and fixed with a bandage or a napkin. Leave approximately for six hours (it is possible for the night), repeated procedures spend some days.
Spirituous compresses with Vishnevsky ointment help to remove posttraumatic edema and joint pain, as well as get rid of the hematoma. Damaged area is smeared with ointment, then a layer of cloth soaked in strong alcohol, upstairs - a fixing bandage. Such a compress can not be removed until two days.
Treat the damaged skin surface two to three times per day, lightly rubbing.
Lifeguard balm is a combined universal remedy, the components of which, acting in combination, enhance the properties of each other. As part of the balm, milk fats, natural beeswax, concentrated sea buckthorn oil, lavender oil, tea tree oil, extract from flowers of Echinacea, turpentine, tocopherol.
The rescuer has the ability to heal and repair damaged tissue, destroy pathogenic microorganisms, soothe itching, pain, moisturize, dissolve bruises and swelling. When processed, it does not cause irritation, can be used by pregnant, nursing women and children. Contraindicated in case of allergy to components. It is distinguished by its versatility and speed.
It is used as an ointment from swelling after insect bites, bruises, strokes, after fractures and surgeries.
The balm can be simply smeared on the damaged surface or treated with wound surfaces under a bandage or a compress. During the treatment, the balm melts and spreads over the surface. The next treatment is carried out with dressing. To the damaged skin from time to time, it is necessary to provide air access, with dressings wound should be left open for about a quarter of an hour.
Comfrey (livid) ointment (gel, cream) contains tincture of comfrey root and tocopherol acetate. The active component of the ointment (allantoin) stops inflammation, anesthetizes, activates cellular renewal, accelerates the recovery of the epithelial surface and bone tissue. Hemostatic, accelerates the healing process of wounds and ulcers. Vitamin E binds free radicals, enhances trophic and allantoin action. Ointment and gel can be used on surfaces with open wounds.
Comfrey's cream contains olester, which has a warming effect, which reduces soreness, relaxes muscles. It activates blood circulation, speeds up metabolic processes and eliminates inflammation products.
There are no data on the use of ointment by pregnant women. Contraindicated in case of allergy to components.
The treatment is carried out three to four times a day, lightly massaging the application site. Before going to bed, the ointment is spread in a larger volume and the place of treatment is covered.
Ointment is used for a variety of injuries and insect bites. You can use to remove the swelling after a fracture, bruises, sprains and strokes.
Medicinal ointments from edema
More serious cases require the use of direct anticoagulants, the most famous of which are preparations with heparin sodium - Heparin ointment, Venolife, Hepatrombin, Trombless, Lyoton, Lavenum gel.
In the initial stages of diseases, accompanied by a violation of venous circulation, Heparin ointment or its analogs is prescribed. These ointments are also effective in cases of trauma as an anesthetic for bruising and swelling.
The active component of the heparin sodium ointment, released, inhibits the action of proinflammatory factors and dilutes the blood, preventing the appearance of thrombi and dissolving the already existing ones. Benzyl ester of nicotinic acid has a vasodilating effect, promoting a better absorption of heparin. Benzocaine eliminates pain.
External applied heparin passes quickly enough through the epidermal and cumulates in the upper layers of the skin. It shows activity, reacting with the protein component of the skin. The maximum concentration is observed after eight hours, eliminated by the kidneys.
Pregnant women drugs with heparin are prescribed by a doctor in extreme cases, nursing - you can use.
Contraindicated in case of sensitization to the components of the ointment, open wounds, trophic ulcers and other violations of the integrity of the skin surface.
The damaged area is treated with light circular rubbing movements twice or thrice during the day. The duration of therapy for swelling from a week to a half moon, with bruises, usually enough for a week. With edema and bruises of a traumatic nature, ointment is used after a day, so as not to provoke internal bleeding. With prolonged treatment, it is necessary to monitor blood coagulability.
May cause allergy, flushing in the application site, disrupt blood coagulability. It is not used in combination with tetracycline antibiotics, antihistamine and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Store no more than three years, observing the temperature regime up to 20 ° C.
Venolife gel - in addition to sodium heparin contains dexpanthenol and troxerutin. In the composition there is no anesthetic component, this effect is achieved in the course of medical treatment.
Dexpanthenol (provitamin B5) normalizes metabolic tissue processes (acetylation and oxidation), restores the damaged surface of the skin, enhances the absorption of heparin.
Troxerutin reduces vascular permeability, their fragility, normalizes microcirculation and trophism, eliminates swelling and inflammation.
Phenylethyl alcohol, which contains the gel as a preservative, is active against pathogenic microorganisms and disinfects the wound surface of trophic ulcers (without excessive exudation) or small traumatic skin lesions. Venolife gel can be used for small violations of the integrity of the skin, accelerating healing and preventing secondary infection.
This drug is approved for use by pregnant and lactating women.
Contraindicated with extensive infected wound surfaces or pronounced exudation, as well as sensitization to gel ingredients.
The damaged surface of the skin and a small area around it are treated with gel twice or thrice a day, lightly rubbing, until complete absorption. Duration of use from two to three weeks.
May cause rashes at the site of application.
Cases of overdose are not registered, can be used in combination with any drugs.
Store no more than two years, observing the temperature regime of 15 ° - 25 ° C
Gepatrombin gel (ointment) - differs from previous drugs the presence of allantoin and the absence of an analgesic. It is an ointment that removes swelling and inflammation.
Allantoin depresses the inflammatory process, activates and normalizes tissue metabolism and stimulates the processes of cell proliferation.
The ointment is indicated for trophic ulcers, and the gel is not applied to the open wound surfaces. Both forms of the drug have a resolving effect.
Use of pregnant and lactating women is not recommended. Contraindicated in case of sensitization to components, when skin surface is infected.
Store no more than three years, observing the temperature regime of 15 ° - 25 ° C.
Thrombless gel, Lyoton gel and ointment are monopreparations with an active component of heparin sodium, restoring venous patency, which leads to a reduction in inflammation, swelling and soreness. Apply similarly to the above.
Ointments (gels) with the active substance heparin sodium are universal, together with edemas they anesthetize, eliminate inflammation, dissolve bruises, restore blood circulation after injuries - fractures, bruises, strokes. These ointments are good for swelling after surgery.
Express-ointments from edemas
Edemas and bruises, especially on the face and under the eyes, cause enormous inconvenience. A good effect, according to reviews, gives the use of the gel for the rapid removal of bruises Biokon Bruise-OFF. It can be applied on the face skin, under the eyes, it quickly resolves hematomas, improves blood circulation and lymph drainage, removes posttraumatic and postoperative swelling. It consists of an extract of medical leech, pentoxifin (angioprotector, light vasodilator), ethoxydiglycol (a powerful conductor). It is not recommended for people with bleeding disorders.
Ointment from the edema of the eyes is available in two versions with a toning effect and without it. It is applied five times a day, under eyes to put easy or light; mild relative movements.
Polish gel for the face against swelling and bruising Arnika eliminates swelling and bruising under the eyes. Arnica flower extract reduces vascular permeability, has vasoconstrictor properties, improves blood circulation in capillaries, heals micro-trauma and resolves bruises. It has a light texture, excellent absorption. The gel contains panthenol, which improves its condition. The effect of the gel becomes noticeable very quickly.
Slightly massaging, apply the product on the skin, wait until it is completely absorbed.
A popular ointment from edema after a stroke is Troxevasin (the active ingredient is troxerutin). Increases the density of vascular walls, relieves inflammation and swelling, improves microcirculation and, consequently, resolves bruises. Helps with varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, dermatosis caused by these diseases, is prescribed to improve blood circulation in the injured parts of the body. Troxevasin is used to remove postoperative edema, including - on the face.
Can be used for pregnant and lactating women.
Contraindicated in case of sensitization to troxerutin.
Twice a day, treat affected areas with gentle massage movements until completely absorbed. Do not apply to the wound surface. An effective ointment that removes swelling and inflammation is an ointment that has a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. For example, Indovazin is a complex gel with active components of indomethacin and troxerutin.
Indomethacin (NSAIDs) has analgesic, anti-edematous action, relieves inflammation. Troxerutin - strengthens the shell of the vessels, reduces their permeability, activates the circulation of blood in the capillaries. Contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, children 0-13 years old, persons with coagulation disorders.
Traumatized areas are processed three times a day. Ointments containing NSAIDs that effectively help with bruises and swelling, quickly relieve inflammation and relieve pain, they also can be attributed to express-ointments. However, they have many contraindications - age restrictions, are not applied for a long time (not more than a week), can cause allergies, are not applied to the damaged skin surface. Before use, read the instructions carefully.
These ointments that relieve swelling and pain can be used after injuries (fracture, stroke, bruise, stretching) on surfaces without damage. Ointment containing NVS is effective from edema of the joint both traumatic and inflammatory in nature (with arthritis and arthrosis).
This group includes ointments based on Diclofenac (Voltaren, Orthofen, Dicloberbl and many others), Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Nimesulide, Piroxicam, Indomethacin Ointment. All these ointments act approximately equally, relieve swelling and pain in sprains and tears, muscular and joint pain.
Diclofenac ointment, gels and ointments based on it, perhaps the most popular. It is a very active non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with pronounced anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-edematous properties. These qualities are due to the ability to suppress the production of prostaglandins - proinflammatory mediators. Ointment reduces soreness in the inflamed or injured joints, removes bruises, and removes swelling. When applied to the skin, the active substance penetrates through it and accumulates in the tissues (subcutaneous tissue, muscle tissue, joint capsule and joint cavity).
It is not prescribed to pregnant and lactating women, children 0-5 years old, persons with allergy to the active ingredient, aspirin and other NVS.
Damaged places are carefully treated with ointment three to four times a day. It is necessary to avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and wound surface.
Side effects - allergic rashes, itching, burning.
With topical application, it practically does not interact with other drugs, however, in cases of prolonged use, undesirable effects from combination with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, digoxin, lithium derivatives can be observed.
Store no more than two years, observing the low humidity and air temperature.
Warming Ointments from Edema
From the swelling after a bruise or stroke it is good to use warming ointments, they also relieve pain and eliminate bruises, and also have a distracting and healing effect. These ointments, irritating the application surface, have a warming effect. It promotes the acceleration of metabolic and circulatory processes in damaged tissues, which causes the outflow of lymph and resorption of hematomas. Such ointments can be used to remove the edema after a fracture, from joint swelling. In their composition, various warming agents, natural (bee, snake venom, pepper extracts) and synthetic. These ointments are not used on the skin of the face, they are strictly monitored not to get on the mucous membranes and eyes. After handling, wash hands thoroughly.
Apizartron ointment - in the preparation, the combination of bee venom with methyl salicylate and allyl isothiocyanate provides its activity to factors that cause inflammation, antibacterial, warming and analgesic properties. Ointment, raises the temperature of the skin at the treatment site, which promotes vasodilation, and improves blood circulation.
Contraindicated in pregnant women, people with acute inflammation of the joints, dermatitis, renal insufficiency, sensitization to the components of the ointment.
It is used as follows: on the affected area, squeeze out a strip of ointment and distribute it in a thin layer, after a couple of minutes, when the skin in the place of application turns red and warms, you should rub the ointment in circular motions into the surface of the skin. In the area of application it is necessary to ensure dry heat. The treatment should be done twice or thrice a day until the symptoms recede.
Viprosal In ointment - contains venom of vipers or giurzy, relieves inflammation, swelling pain and bruises. Properties and contraindications are similar to the previous ointment. The treatment is carried out no more than twice a day for a month.
Espel ointment - based on the extraction of fruits of chilli peppers. Ointment to relieve swelling and pain after fracture, bruise, sprain or rupture of ligaments, muscles, is used for acute inflammatory processes in the joints. Treatment of damaged areas twice or thrice a day, ensuring after the application of heat in these places. Duration of treatment is from one to ten days. Not recommended for pregnant women, may cause allergies.
Efkamon ointment - the active ingredients of the ointment provide a long warming effect, as a result of which tension and pain sensations decrease, nutrition and blood circulation in tissues improves. Ointment has anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, absorbable, analgesic and anti-edematous effect. Consists of tincture of capsicum, camphor, menthol, oils - mustard, cloves, eucalyptus, methyl salicylate and other auxiliary components.
Finalgel ointment - its active ingredients (vanillylnonamide and butoxyethyl alcohol of nicotinic acid) provide, during application, a prolonged vasodilation, which greatly facilitates blood microcirculation and eliminates its stasis. Eliminates inflammation, pain, swelling and bruising.
Treatment with ointment is performed with the help of an applicator. First squeeze a half centimeter of ointment on it (it is enough to process the area ≈5cm²) and rub it into the affected area, cover it with a warm (woolen) handkerchief. The effect is felt after about five minutes and reaches a maximum in half an hour. After several applications, it becomes addictive and it is required to increase the dosage. The treatment is carried out two or three times a day, the duration of therapy - up to ten days.
Finalgon is contraindicated in case of sensitization to it.
Homeopathic ointment from edema
Traumeel C ointment (gel) contains many ingredients of natural origin in homeopathic dilutions. It is used for inflammations, conditions after injuries, postoperative swelling. Characterized by speed, has a haemostatic, angioprotective, analgesic and reducing edema action. It has high restoring and immunomodulating properties.
Pregnant and lactating women are appointed by a doctor.
Contraindicated in allergies to plants of the family Compositae.
Treat places with edema two or three times a day, lightly rubbing. In the acute stage it is allowed to use up to five times. Can be combined with other medicines.
Ointment from swelling after insect bite
When an insect bite causes a strong allergic reaction with swelling and rashes, you can stop this condition with ointments from allergies, for example, Fenistil gel is an antihistamine. Has anti-edematous, antipruritic effect. Good and quickly helps to remove the reaction to an insect bite. Pregnant and lactating women are appointed by a doctor, especially in the first trimester. Contraindicated in case of sensitization to the components, adenoma of the prostate, glaucoma, newborn. Treat the site of the bite and swelling from two to four times a day.
You can apply Levomecol ointment, Panthenol or Bepanten, especially if the insect has bitten the baby, and he managed to comb the bite and infect.
Levomecol ointment is a complex agent that connects two active components: chloramphenicol antibiotic and immunomodulator methyluracil mixed on the basis of polyethylene oxides. Chloramphenicol - a bacteriostatic that interrupts the process of protein production in bacterial cells, the antagonist of most pathogenic microorganisms, is also used in the case of purulent lesions. Methyluracil supplements the anti-inflammatory action, promotes the metabolism of nucleic acids and the restoration of the affected tissues.
Spread the bite and the surrounding edema for two or three hours, then wash off.
Ointment can be used during pregnancy and lactation, children - from birth.
Panthenol and Bepanten have a fairly safe composition and good healing qualities. Panthenol, moreover, is available in the form of a spray and has a very delicate texture.
In severe cases of allergy to bites, seek medical attention. The doctor can prescribe hormonal ointments, self-medication of which is unsafe.
With small swelling, you can try to get rid of them yourself using ointments of vegetable origin (which is safer) or medicines. Ointments are applied externally, and with short-term correct application (according to the instructions attached to the ointment) should not have a serious systemic effect on the body. However, if the condition does not improve quickly, it is worthwhile to see a doctor.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Ointments from edema" 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.