Components and the effect of the medicine
The main active ingredient, a part of the outer forms means - sodium diclofenac. Apart from him, there are:
- water
- dimexide
- polyethylene oxide
- propylene glycol
- succinic acid
- essential oil of lavender (gel)
The active ingredient of each such external agent acts on prostaglandins. As they provoke the development of the inflammatory process, inhibiting their production can be achieved extinction inflammation. In addition, diclofenac has analgesic (pain killer) action and impedes progress swelling. Therefore, the use of Diclofenac helps to eliminate pain, relieve swelling to the affected tissue and remove morning stiffness that accompanies the disease of any joint.
Besides Diclofenac active component tends to accumulate in the skin, where it eventually enters the deeper underlying tissue (subcutaneous tissue, muscles, joints capsules) that are often more prone to inflammation. Conclusion Diclofenac carried by urine. Deviations in renal function or liver It did not appear at the trial.
Features ointment
Usually, one tube of ointment contains 30 g of the drug, and its content of diclofenac sodium is less than 0.3 g Ointment is white in color and it has a peculiar smell bland. Keep cool and the ointment should unsaturated site (at the recommended temperature 8-15 degrees). However, it is unacceptable freezing. Ointment Diclofenac has a very impressive shelf life is 2 years.
Comparing ointment diclofenac with any other external drug, it is worth noting its obvious advantages:
- almost instantaneously absorbed, does not zhirnovat gloss and does not threaten the formation of spots;
- Ointment endowed with good penetration properties;
- a transdermal action.
gel Feature
It is considered to be more effective for anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. In addition, the gel is absorbed even more, which means that it can be used with even greater comfort. That is why many patients, if they have a choice, prefer Diclofenac Gel.
In addition, the gel - a unique domestic medicine, with a maximum 5% active ingredient content. Moreover, Diclofenac Gel helps to significantly reduce the dosage of Diclofenac that is taken by mouth, and in certain circumstances - completely replace the oral form or candles.
But to say, as if Diclofenac Gel in all respects superior ointment difficult. The gel, with its 5% by incorporating the active substance, has some contraindications and side effects. In particular, Diclofenac Gel should be used cautiously to persons with clotting problems (especially when hemophilia). In addition, and gel, ointment and Diclofenac, is prohibited in the treatment of children of preschool age.
Indications
For what is prescribed? Ointment and gel have almost the same indications and doctors often prescribe these external funds in the following cases.
Inflammation and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system (ODE):
- arthritis
- sciatica
- bursitis
- gout
- tendenit
- radiculitis
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid, Psoriatic arthritis
Post-traumatic inflammation in the DDA or in the soft tissues:
- for bruises, sprains
- for the treatment of damaged ligaments
Muscular pain of rheumatic and rheumatic character.
Reduction in pain intensity observed within an hour after treatment with ointment or gel diclofenac. That is why the traumatic injuries of the use of such external funds is justified. However, it is important to remember that when observed severe inflammation, the external application of Diclofenac should be combined with injections of the drug, as it ensures a much better result.
See also: Instructions and price Diclofenac
Dosage and application rules
Diclofenac Gel Ointment and especially topically applied, causing a thin layer to the skin of the zone in which the pain is present edema or inflammation. For adults and children over 12 years of one-time dose is only 2 years By volume, this dose can be compared with the size of a cherry or a band means a length of 4 cm. Diclofenac gel and ointment applied maximum three times a day and the daily means of dosage should not exceed 8 g
If we talk about children 6-12 years old, they will be enough 1 g of gel or ointment for a single application. Visually, this dose is comparable to the strip about 2 cm. Repeat the procedure no more than 2 times per day. On its completion must be thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, preferably under running water. But this recommendation is inappropriate, if the hands are the area of therapy (for example in pathologies of the finger joints).
Diclofenac is often in the form of ointments used to relieve symptoms of bruises, sprains, osteochondrosis, radiculitis and even hemorrhoids. For bruises, sprains Diclofenac ointment is applied by the standard procedure (2 g three times daily), which contributes to elimination of pain, swelling and inflammation possible. In the case of osteochondrosis it is used 2-4 g 2-3 times a day. This facilitates the work of the affected joints and helps to increase range of motion.
When radiculitis ointment is applied in the same way as the previous case, and a positive effect is usually observed Diclofenac in the removal of stiffness in the morning. In addition, diclofenac ointment is allowed to apply at hemorrhoids. In such circumstances, the region of the anus is treated a very thin layer of ointment (2 g), thereby antiseptic and analgesic effect and removes a possible inflammation.
length of treatment
The duration of therapy with the ointment, gel or other outer shape Diclofenac be associated with the severity of the disease, as well as with the results of treatment. However it is desirable that was not the ointment therapy period or gel over 14 days. If at the end of the term there is no improvement, then an urgent need to visit the attending doctor and discuss the relevance of the further use of Diclofenac.
When excessively prolonged use of the processing tools or their broad surfaces of the body, there is certain probability of systemic adverse effects. In particular, the likely increase in the activity of the liver enzymes. That is why in order to minimize these effects are advised to apply the medication in the smallest dosage and relatively short period of time.
sources:
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