Ibuprofen ointment. Instructions for use, price, reviews, analogues

Ibuprofen ointment is widely used in many branches of medicine. Instructions for use attached to the tube, so its sure to read before using the drug.

Release form and composition

Ibuprofen - a drug belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

It is available in many dosage forms, and from which depends composition:

• Pills A film coated are composed, like the other forms of the drug, the main active substance is ibuprofen. As additional ingredients, microcrystalline cellulose is used as an additive, which normalizes the digestive system and improve metabolism. Sodium croscarmellose promotes dissolution of the tablet when swallowed. Colloidal anhydrous silica - enterosorbent which outputs toxic compounds from the body. Magnesium stearate is used as an additive. Corn starch - binding substance that helps keep the shape of the tablets and kroitsya not have a therapeutic effect.
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• Ointment for external use has a dense oily consistency. The main active component ibuprofen. Excipients - dimethyl sulfoxide, which has an additional analgesic effect and suppresses nerve endings, thereby eliminating the pain. Macrogol holds water and has a moisturizing effect. As an oily bases, different manufacturers use different substances - wax paraffin, fats of vegetable and animal origin. oily base is necessary in order to carry out through the pores of the skin components to the locus of inflammation, rather than acting on its surface.
• Suspension for intake for children from 3 months to 14 years. The active substance is the same. Additional components: Valium - has a high viscosity and prolongs contact with mucous syrup. Xanthan gum - thickener, glycerol - sweetener, sodium benzoate, - flavor enhancer, maltitol liquid - an additive that serves as a thickening agent, which helps to keep all the components in one weight. Sodium citrate, purified water, citric acid, monohydrate - additional components.
  
• Gel for external application is virtually the same as the ointment. The differences lie in the consistency. As part of the gel is water, thus it is less greasy. The gel should be used during the day, because it leaves no residue on skin and clothing.rectal suppositories (Ibuprofen for children from 3 months) based on the same active substance. In addition, there is a part of the solid fat, which keeps the odds candles. When introduced into it under the influence of body temperature and releases the ibuprofen dissolved for further absorption and therapeutic effects.
• Injection. The composition includes the active agent of the same name. In addition, there is a part of trometamol - restores the alkaline balance of the blood, has a diuretic and improves blood circulation. Sodium chloride - supports the plasma pressure in the blood circulation and interstitial fluid, toxins. Sodium hydroxide is used in the composition to alkaline reaction. 25% hydrochloric acid and water for injection are used as auxiliary substances in preparations produced in the form of a solution for infusion and injection.

The substance is ibuprofen - the principal active component. It belongs to the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory substances, and has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effect. He has minimal side effects and is therefore used for the treatment of infants and pregnant women (unless contraindicated).

pharmacological properties

Ibuprofen ointment, instructions for use which indicates its broad spectrum of action, has several properties:

• providing analgesic effects;
• reduces inflammation, itching, burning;
• It lowers the body temperature.

By this action of the drug is widely used in all branches of medicine to eliminate the pain.

Ibuprofen is quickly and effectively relieves headache, toothache, menstrual pain, fever with the disease of the respiratory system. The ointment is applied preferably at a joint and muscle pains, because acts locally in other cases is used for tablets, injections or suppositories.

Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics

Its mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of COX. Cyclooxygenase - a group of enzymes that synthesize prostaglandins, thromboxane and prostacyclin. Inhibition of COX reduces the intensity of inflammation and pain.

When applied topically the drug is practically not absorbed in the blood falls not more than 5% of the active substance which is excreted in the urine. Complete absorption of ibuprofen occurs when using rectal suppositories, injections or tablets for oral administration.

For local use components penetrate through the pores of the skin to the inflamed joint and retained in small amounts in the synovial (interarticular) liquid.

Indications

Ibuprofen ointment, instruction manual which describes all the information about the drug, administered in the following cases:

• osteoarthritis;
• pain in the muscles after excessive exercise;
• soft tissue swelling (tendon);
• radiculitis;
• exacerbation of gout;
• swelling of the extremities, joints and soft tissues; periarthritis;
• neuralgic and myalgic pain;
• pain in the disease of respiratory infections;
• injury - injuries, sprains (without damaging the integrity of the cartilage-bone and soft tissues);
• back pain.

Ointment can be used at any time of the day or night. At regular joint and muscle pain it is recommended to apply to the affected areas in the morning to relieve stiffness and discomfort for a day. Evening use can relax at night and not feel pain.

For injuries and bruises tool can be used several times a day to relieve pain and heaviness.

You can use the ointment after a long walking in heels. Ibuprofen relieves the feeling of heaviness, swelling, pain, soothes the tissues and normalizes blood circulation.

Contraindications

Alone is not recommended to use the drug, because it has some contraindications, ignoring that can harm health.

You can not use non-steroidal ointment in the following cases:

• intolerance to one or more components of the composition;
• aspirin triad;
• pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, ulcerative diseases in exacerbation;
• disruptions of hematopoiesis;
• 3 trimester of pregnancy and the prenatal period (due to the risk of bleeding resulting from blood thinners);
• chronic liver disease;
• renal insufficiency.

Before using any form of the drug is necessary to consult with doctors, not to harm health. The specialist will conduct a series of tests to determine the duration of treatment and allowable dosage.

At what age can use the drug

Ibuprofen ointment, instruction manual which is attached to a tube, is used to 14 years.

For the treatment of children from 3 months of use rectal suppositories. The substance ibuprofen found in many drugs that are prescribed to children, so in pediatric patients assigned ointment for children from 5 years. Not to harm the health, pediatrician adjusts the dosage of the drug application and assigns 1 times a day, to avoid absorption into the bloodstream.

Instructions on the application of the ointment, the dosage of the drug

Before applying ointment to the skin is necessary to wash the affected area to the drug's ability to penetrate into the tissue and absorbed. Ointment has a light texture, thereby easily rubbed. Need a small amount of formulation (bar 1 cm) applied to the surface to rub and massage movements, until it is completely absorbed.

The dosage and duration of the course depends on the individual characteristics of the patient and the disease. In chronic joint pain is recommended to apply the ointment twice a day - morning and evening after hygienic procedures. Long-term use of Ibuprofen reduces its effectiveness, therefore it is necessary sometimes to alternate ointment with other similar drugs to relieve pain and inflammation.

Side effects

When hypersensitive composition components contraindications or incorrect dosing may occur side reactions of the organism:

• from allergiesRedness and irritation of the skin, rash, rarely angioedema, the development of bronchial asthma;
• the part of the gastrointestinal tract: Aggravation of ulcer disease, the appearance of nausea, vomiting, heartburn; rarely have internal bleeding due to the weakness of blood vessels and blood thinners ibuprofen;
  
• Hematopoietic system: Changes in blood quality, lack of hemoglobin protein, which is why there is anemia; rarely - Thrombocytopenia - pathology, in which the reduced platelets;
• by the kidney may decrease their functionality during prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• on the part of the nervous system may experience sleep disturbances, manifested by drowsiness or insomnia, irritability, excessive agitation, anxiety;
• From the senses - reducing the field of view, the occurrence of tinnitus, impaired sense of smell.

In the event of at least one of the reactions described gently stop using the product and contact someone for help. The doctor will do tests and replace medicine or Correct dosage.

Overdose

Case of overdose ointment Ibuprofen has been reported. There is a fear that the excessive use of drugs can have side reactions associated with noncompliance dosage NSAIDs.

Despite the fact that the active ingredient for external application is practically not absorbed, it is impossible to neglect the manufacturer's recommendations and exceed the recommended dose.

special instructions

Ibuprofen ointment should be taken in some cases with caution. Instructions for use of the manufacturer warns about some factors that you should consider when using this drug.

They are:

• During pregnancy, at the III trimester ibuprofen use is strictly prohibited. preparation can be used for I and II trimesters outwardly when the expected benefit above risks. Unlike pills, injections and suppositories, ointment is absorbed into the minimal dose so as not to harm the expectant mother and the developing fetus.
  
• In chronic heart failure the drug can only be used under medical supervision, because NSAIDs affect the hematopoietic system, which can result in disrupted blood flow and "jumping" blood pressure.
• Prolonged use of various dosage forms of non-steroidal drugs need to monitor the status of the kidneys and liver.
• Not recommended for use on sites in the damaged skin.
• Elderly patients drug is given with caution considering all age-related diseases - problems with the digestive tract, heart failure, impaired liver function and kidney.

drug interactions

Ibuprofen with some drugs are not recommended to be combined because of the increased risk of adverse reactions:

• Ibuprofen reduces the effect of diuretics, so you need to use drugs at an interval of at least 3-4 hours.
• Sharing with anikoagulyantami may enhance their effect. As a result, such a combination increases the risk of internal and external bleeding.
• With the simultaneous use of non-steroidal drugs corticosteroids may increase the risk of abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract.
• It can not be used with warfarin, because it increases the risk of bleeding, the occurrence of hematomas.

analogs

Ibuprofen ointment, instruction manual which warns about possible adverse reactions, can be replaced by similar drugs. There are several kinds of analogues - direct and indirect. The first - have the same active ingredient in the composition and a similar mechanism of action.

Indirect analogs - a drug from the same pharmacological group (in this case, non-steroidal antiinflammatory tools), which can have a different composition, but act in a similar way, that is, reduce pain, soothe muscle and joint pain. Lower the temperature and reduce the inflammatory process.

The main counterparts of Ibuprofen:

drug Name	Active substance	issuance	Short description
Bofen	ibuprofen	Syrup, suspension, solution for preparing granules for oral	This drug is designed to eliminate temperature and pain in children from 3 months. Ibuprofen ointment should not be at this age, so similar are appointed adapted syrups. It can be taken for pain of any origin.
Voltaren Emulgel	diclofenac sodium	Gel	Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug which reduces fatigue, swelling, discomfort and reduces the joints in pathologies osteochondral tissues.
Deksalgin	deksketoprofen	Pills, granules, a solution for injection	It used intravenously and orally. Means is faster than preparations of local action. The components of the composition enter the bloodstream and block synthesis Pg, thereby ameliorating inflammation tissues at the cellular level.
Finalgel	piroxicam	Gel	The agent for external use has a cooling effect thereby immediately reduces pain. It is used for joint pain of acute and chronic origin.
Dolar	diclofenac sodium	Tablets, gel	It reduces inflammation of the joints, increases mobility, improves blood circulation, reduces the synthesis of prostaglandins, mute pain. In gel form for external application is used topically.
Bifoks IC	Ibuprofen Codeine +	Pills	Momentarily blocks pain. Bifoks is a direct analogue of ibuprofen because it has the same active ingredient in the composition. Tablets are taken to eliminate the headache, toothache, post-surgical, menstrual, joint and muscle pain.
indovazin	indomethacin	Gel	It relieves pain, fatigue, and swelling of the limb. Exerts an analgesic effect in acute and chronic joint pain, normalize number of synovial fluid.
Nurofen	Ibuprfen	Tablets, syrup, gel	This is one of the direct analogues, which also refers to a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Effectively reduces body temperature in fever, reduces the discomfort and pain of neuralgia and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
ketonal	ketoprofen	Tablets, solution for injection. Cream for external use, a gel for external use, suppositories for rectal	It provides general and local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. The drug inhibits the synthesis of enzymes that are responsible for the inflammatory process. Ketonal gel has a more potent effect than Ibuprofen ointment, so when strong damage designate this preparation as an analogue.
Nise	nimesulide	Tablets, gel for topical application	It has antipyretic and analgesic properties. Used in all types of pain. The active ingredient is blocking sensitive nerve endings and decreases the intensity of pain.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

Buy the drug can be in every pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Cheaper to buy on the Internet, but it is important to only use trusted resources and official pharmacy sites, because in view of the popularity of Ibuprofen cases of counterfeiting. Store the drug is necessary at a temperature not higher than +25 ° C, because when subjected to high ointment temperature melts.

It is also important to protect the drug from the direct sunlight, because it loses its therapeutic properties. You can not use the ointment after the expiry date. Shelf life - 3 years from the production date, which is indicated on the packaging (on the box or on the tube).

Price in drugstores of Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions

Ointment is popular not only because of the many therapeutic functions, but also the price - this is one of the most affordable products. The cost depends on the packaging, the manufacturer, the place of sale. Prices in Russia and about the same in pharmacies can buy Ibuprofen cream in a tube of 25 g can be as low as 30 to 50 rubles.

Ibuprofen ointment - a drug used to reduce pain. Be sure to use you need to read the instructions for use for indications, contraindications, and dosage, so as not to provoke adverse reactions.

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