Nalgesin forte 550 mg. Price, instructions for use, reviews

Nalgezin forte is an effective non-steroidal drug with anti-inflammatory properties, actively used for the treatment of diseases accompanied by pain of a different nature and inflammation. A dosage of 550 mg of the drug is usually considered optimal for the patient. The price of the product differs depending on its quantity in the package, it is quite high, but it is justified by the effectiveness and rapid onset of the therapeutic effect.

Composition and form of release

The medication can be found on drugstore shelves in the form of tablets for oral use. They are small, covered with a film shell and fit in standard plates of 10 pieces.

In a small cardboard box, you can find 2 plates with tablets and a description indicating the features of use, possible contraindications and complications that arise during treatment. The composition of the drug includes the component naproxen, which has therapeutic properties.

Tablets contain excipients:

• Povidone.
• Talc.
• Cellulose in microcrystalline form.
• Magnesium stearate.
• Purified water.
• Macrogol.

These substances are necessary only to preserve the chemical formula, but they do not have a therapeutic effect on the body. The amount of the main ingredient per 1 tablet is 550 mg.

Terms of sale, prices

Nalgezin forte at a dosage of 550 mg is dispensed in pharmacies after presenting a prescription form certified by a doctor. The price of the medicine ranges from 280-470 rubles.

The cost may differ in different regions, and also depends on the manufacturer's batch.

Pharmacological properties

The drug belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, therefore, not only eliminates signs of inflammation, but also has pronounced antipyretic and analgesic properties.

The remedy usually does not act as the only method of treatment, but is often included in the course of the main therapy for pathologies of internal organs. The medicine is considered effective, helps prevent the development of complications against the background of the progression of the inflammatory process.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, which is associated with the ability of the active substance to block components that provoke the inflammatory process. At the same time, the drug does not directly affect the course of the disease, since it only helps to stop the symptoms and somewhat inhibits their spread to healthy tissues.

The analgesic effect is also carried out by blocking the ingredients that provoke the inflammatory process. Patients note the rapid elimination of symptoms after taking a single therapeutic dose.

Other actions of the medication:

• The tool reduces body temperature indicators, which often increase with the progression of the inflammatory process. The effectiveness of the component is even higher than that of traditional antipyretic drugs.
• It has anti-edematous properties, which has a positive effect on the course of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system of inflammatory origin.
• Improves sleep somewhat by eliminating heat and pain.
• The drug is considered effective, even if used at an advanced stage of the pathological condition.

After oral administration, absorption of the active component occurs quickly. Naproxen concentrates in the area of ​​inflammation, rather high dosages are found in the synovial liquid, which allows you to eliminate acute clinical manifestations from the musculoskeletal system.

The maximum concentration of the ingredient in the blood is reached 2 hours after taking a single dose. The first effect of the reception is noticeable after 20 minutes. The component binds well to plasma proteins, and its bioavailability reaches 95%.

Within 12-14 hours, approximately half of the component processed in the liver is excreted. Usually, the body is completely cleansed within a day. Differences in pharmacokinetic characteristics depend on the individual patient, the duration of the drug intake, and the presence of concomitant diseases. The component does not accumulate in blood and tissues.

Indications for use

Nalgezin forte 550 mg, the price of which is high, is prescribed only if the patient has certain symptoms.

Main indications for use:

• Increased body temperature against the background of any inflammatory disease.
• Rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, in which patients are worried about the strongest pain in the articular joints, swelling, local temperature rise in the affected area.
• Juvenile arthritis that occurs in adolescents.
• Bursitis and tendovaginitis at different stages of development. The medicine is prescribed as an auxiliary method of therapy, since it does not help to completely eliminate the manifestations.
• Pain in the spinal column, accompanied by stiffness of movement.
• Acute sciatica. Sometimes it is enough to use a tablet medicine to eliminate pain.
• Neurological pain against the background of the progression of herpes zoster, neuritis, neuralgia.
• Painful periods. This indication must first be discussed with the attending physician.
• Fever and pain on the background of pathologies of the upper and lower respiratory tract. The medicine is used as an auxiliary method of therapy.
• Injuries to the limbs and spinal column, accompanied by pain.
• Stretching of muscles and ligaments, bruises. In combination with external agents, tablets help to speed up the onset of the therapeutic result.

The drug can be prescribed in the postoperative period if the intervention was not performed on the organs of the digestive system.

Contraindications

Like other drugs, the drug is contraindicated in the detection of intolerance to the components of the composition and a tendency to such reactions in the patient's history.

Other barriers to pill treatment:

• Severe viral liver disease.
• Liver cirrhosis and liver failure in the acute stage.
• Renal failure in patients with a history of chronic diseases of the paired organ.
• The presence of polyps in the nose.
• Diagnosis of the aspirin form of bronchial asthma. In asthma in the classical form, the medicine is also not recommended to be used, but the doctor makes the decision individually.
• Acetylsalicylic acid intolerance.
• The period of rehabilitation after the manipulation of coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Patient recovery after ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.
• The presence of erosive and ulcerative changes on the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, exacerbation of gastritis, peptic ulcer disease.
• Disturbances from the blood system, accompanied by a deterioration in coagulability. Medication can make the condition worse, but this does not always happen.
• Hemorrhagic stroke.
• Increased level of potassium in the blood and the presence of active kidney pathologies in patients.
• Suppression of the work of the red bone marrow.
• The period of lactation and pregnancy is considered an absolute contraindication, as the remedy can negatively affect the body of the mother and child.
• The patient's age is up to 15 years.

The drug is used with caution in the treatment of patients suffering from severe diseases of the brain, blood vessels and heart.

Methods of administration and dosage

Nalgezin forte 550 mg (the price of the product when purchasing 1 plate is somewhat lower) is taken only orally in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for a short period of time. Depending on the disease, the duration of treatment and the dose is different.

For pains of different origins

For pain relief, the medicine is taken within 3 days. Longer courses are not recommended, even if the instructions are followed. If, after 3 days of use, the patient's condition does not improve, it is necessary to visit a therapist who will determine the cause, and, if necessary, prescribe another medication.

The dosage for 1 dose is 1 tablet. The use can be repeated 2 times a day at regular intervals. Sometimes doctors increase the number of tablets up to 3 pieces per day, but only according to indications.

With a fever

The maximum duration of treatment with a drug for fever of various origins does not exceed 5 days. Usually, doctors recommend taking the pill for only 3 days in a row and only if symptoms are present.

That is, the patient does not use the medicine 2-3 times a day, but only takes it when the body temperature rises. A single dosage does not exceed 1 tablet. The minimum interval between doses is 6 hours.

Lack of effect is considered a reason for refusing treatment. Some patients will be prescribed another drug with these properties.

With menstrual pain

Painful menstruation often bothers women of different ages. If the patient does not have any contraindications from the bone marrow and the blood system, it is allowed to take the medicine 2 tablets per day, dividing the norm by 2 times during the day.

The maximum duration of the course does not exceed 3 days, but in each case it is adjusted by the doctor according to individual indications.

For rheumatic pains

Nalgezin forte 550 mg (the price of tablets is slightly higher than the cost of some analogues) can take in case of pain in the joints against the background of rheumatic or gouty changes.

There is 1 tablet for 1 dose, it is repeated no more than 3 times a day. The duration of the therapeutic course is 3 days. In exceptional cases, it is extended up to 5 days if the patient does not have any relative contraindications for treatment.

Side effects

Despite the high efficiency and rapid onset of the result, the drug often leads to complications from the functioning of the systems.

Damage area	Common complications
Digestive tract	The digestive organs are most often affected during treatment. Patients report pain in the stomach, increased acidity and heartburn, and indigestion. The condition is aggravated by nausea and vomiting, stool disorder, and other disorders.
Heart and blood vessels	From the side of the heart and blood vessels, complications usually occur in patients who suffer from chronic disorders of the cardiovascular system. Patients have pain in the region of the heart, tachycardia and arrhythmia, fluctuations in blood pressure.
Blood system	On the part of the blood system, there is often a decrease in the number of coagulation factors, an increased risk of bleeding. Over the course of several days, the condition can worsen, so it is important to respond to changes in a timely manner.
Nervous system	From the side of the nervous system, disorders do not occur so often, but sometimes patients talk about sleep disturbances, increased irritability, headache and dizziness. Symptoms in most cases disappear after refusal of therapy, but medication may be required to normalize the condition.
Respiratory system	The respiratory organs are affected in patients who suffer from chronic disorders. Some talk about shortness of breath and coughing, as well as attacks of suffocation. Such manifestations rarely occur, but always require the prescription of medications to improve the condition.

Allergy to the remedy is manifested by classic symptoms in the form of a rash on the skin, severe itching and burning. The spread of the lesion occurs with continued use of the medication, which only aggravates the general condition.

Overdose

The drug leads to the development of an overdose only if a large number of tablets are accidentally taken.

In this case, the condition worsens, there are acute symptoms from the internal organs:

• Repeated vomiting during the day, pain in the abdomen.
• Exacerbation of symptoms of chronic diseases of the digestive tract.
• Internal bleeding against the background of damage to the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines.
• Severe headache and impaired coordination of movements.
• Deterioration of memory and concentration.
• A severe course of an allergic reaction, accompanied by a rapid spread of the rash and unbearable itching.

An overdose can threaten not only the health, but also the life of the patient, since with an allergy to the components, the patient develops swelling of the mucous membranes of the throat, which leads to suffocation. The appearance of symptoms of an overdose is considered a reason for refusing treatment and immediately seeking medical attention.

special instructions

Nalgezin forte 550 mg, the price of which is justified by its effectiveness, should be used only according to indications. It is important not to take the medicine on an empty stomach, especially if you have stomach ailments, even in a mild form.

In case of complications from the digestive system, the drug can be prescribed simultaneously with drugs from the group of proton pump inhibitors. Often, treatment is carried out in combination with Omeprazole, which prevents the development of complications from the stomach.

Drug interactions

The drug is not prescribed in combination with drugs from the same group, since the risk of developing severe complications increases. The antihypertensive effect of some drugs is somewhat reduced in the case of treatment with pills.

The absorption of the main substance increases in the case of simultaneous administration with antacids, therefore it is better to take a break between uses of at least 2 hours.

It is forbidden to independently use several products from different groups. It is important to pre-consult with a therapist.

Analogs

The impossibility of prescribing a medicine forces doctors to select analogues with similar properties. Many of them have a similar composition, others contain substances with a similar mechanism of action.

The most effective analogues:

• Ibuprofen also belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, therefore, if necessary, it can be used to eliminate fever, pain and inflammation. The drug contains the active ingredient of the same name, the mechanism of action of which almost does not differ from the effect on the body of the original. The tablets can be used in short courses, the duration of their intake is determined individually.
• Diclofenac in the form of a solution for parenteral administration, it can be used for severe inflammatory disorders. The preparation contains a component of the same name, which belongs to the NSAID group. Usually the solution is used in short courses, injected intramuscularly, 3 ml per day. As with the original application, the maximum duration of substitute treatment does not exceed 5 days.
• Nimesulide in tablet form or in the form of a powder to obtain a solution can also be used in the therapy of patients. The medicine fights pain of various origins, helps to normalize body temperature and prevents the development of complications against the background of the progression of the inflammatory process. The drug is used in short courses, the dosage for the patient is determined individually.

Substitutes are selected for each patient individually. In this case, the doctor takes into account the characteristics of the patient's body, as well as the effect of the components in the composition of the drug.

Storage conditions and periods

The drug may only be stored in a dark and cool place, away from children. The maximum storage time is 5 years.

After the expiration of this period, the use of tablets is prohibited.

Nalgezin forte is an anti-inflammatory drug with pronounced analgesic properties, which is used at a dosage of 550 mg in case of certain indications. The price of the drug is high, but it is justified by the effectiveness, as well as the relative safety for patients, provided that it is taken correctly orally. Despite this, violation of the doctor's recommendations will certainly provoke complications from the internal organs.

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