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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Finalgel contains an element of piroxicam, which is included in the category of NSAIDs and is its active component. Among the properties of the substance - anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
The principle of therapeutic effect is based on the inhibition of PG binding processes, which occurs in connection with the slowing down of the activity of the action of COX-1 and COX-2. The drug does not desiccate the epidermis. After external treatment, there is a decrease in the intensity of pains that are muscular and articular in nature, the reduction of inflammation and swelling.
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Indications Finalgelya
It is used to eliminate pain arising from such violations:
- osteoarthritis;
- injuries associated with sports injuries (sprains, ligament injuries, bruises of varying intensity and sprains);
- tendinitis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- humeroscapular syndrome;
- ankylosing spondylitis ;
- juvenile arthritis of a chronic nature;
- tendvaginitis
Dosing and administration
The gel is used for external treatments - 1 g of the substance is applied to the infected area. The procedure should be carried out up to 4 times a day, slightly rubbing the gel into the epidermis.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment continues, taking into account the severity of symptoms and averages 7-14 days in the case of sports injuries and 14-21 days in the event of ligament injury, shoulder-shoulder syndrome, tendovaginitis or tendinitis.
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Use Finalgelya during pregnancy
Only in the presence of acute need and with extreme caution Finalgel is used in the 1st and 2nd trimesters. On the 3rd trimester gel can not be used.
A small part of piroxicam is excreted with the mother's milk, which is why you cannot breastfeed while using drugs.
Contraindications
The main contraindications:
- severe intolerance associated with aspirin, NSAIDs and piroxicam;
- kidney disease.
Caution is required when used in such cases:
- chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases;
- chronic infections associated with the respiratory system;
- runny nose allergic;
- AND;
- nasal polyposis in recurrent form.
Side effects Finalgelya
Side effects include redness, hives, itching and flaking of the skin, inflammation and allergy symptoms.
Overdose
In case of poisoning, general signs of the disorder appear: nausea, dyspnea, pain in the epigastric zone, and in addition pain similar to migraine and tubulo-interstitial nephritis, accompanied by insufficiency of the kidneys and the nephrotic syndrome.
When these symptoms appear, the therapy is immediately canceled, after which symptomatic procedures are performed.
Storage conditions
Finalgel is required to contain at temperatures of not more than 25 ° C.
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Application for children
It is forbidden to use the gel in pediatrics (under the age of 14).
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Analogs
Analogues of drugs are drugs Pirokam, Revmador, Piroxicam with Remoxicam and Calmopirol.
Reviews
Finalgel is a very effective drug that helps heal injuries and inflammation that affects the ligaments. Athletes leave a lot of positive feedback about the gel - it helps speed up the healing process of sprains, bruises, sports injuries and dislocations. In the case of treatment of articular lesions, there is a weakening of the feeling of stiffness, an increase in motor volume and a decrease in the intensity of pain.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Finalgel" 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.