Diclofenac is a medicinal product that has a pronounced analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect.
With the help of its pharmacological properties, the drug reduces the severity of pain, reduces the morning joint joint stiffness and swelling of the joints.
Contents of the article
- What are the symptoms of diclofenac and its analogues
- Diclofenac substitutes
- Popular analogues of diclofenac in ampoules
- Tablets with which to replace
- Gels and ointments - analogues
- Candles
- Patients comments on the use of analogues
- Video: Expensive drugs and their analogues. Is it worth paying more?
In which cases are diclofenac and its analogues recommended
This drug is indicated in the following health disorders:
- degenerative and inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system( polyarthritis of various etymologies - rheumatoid, juvenile, psoriatic, as well as spinal diseases, arthritis, osteoarthrosis, etc.);
- postoperative pain accompanied by inflammation;
- mild and weak pain syndrome - dental and headache, back pain, myalgia, arthralgia, neuralgia;
- febrile condition at elevated temperature, which accompanies the common cold and infection.
Substitutes for diclofenac
Probably everyone knows the situation - you come to the pharmacy, ask for some medicine - and you are offered its analog, which is the most similar in action to the necessary remedy. So it is with diclofenac: recently a large number of drugs are produced by the pharmacological industry, which have a similar effect on the human body with a minimum of side effects.
In addition, synonyms can be much cheaper. Let's consider analogues of the considered medicine, let out in different forms: a solution for injections, tablets, gel, suppositories, ointment. Popular analogues of diclofenac in ampoules
Naklofen. The active substance of this drug is diclofenac sodium. Unlike injections of diclofenac, the analog has a fast and complete absorption. Also features a rapid impact on the body and a prolonged therapeutic effect.
The price for a solution for injections is 260-270 rubles for 5 ampoules( for comparison, injections of diclofenac cost 130-135 rubles for 5 ampoules).It seems that the difference in favor of diclofenac is exactly 2 times. But if you consider that tilt is applied once a day, and diclofenac - 2 times, then it is obvious that the cost is absolutely the same.
Movalis. This agent is unfamiliar, but it is one of the successful analogues of diclofenac, although it contains a very different active substance. An important fact is that movalis is absolutely safe for the digestive tract, unlike diclofenac. It is believed that these drugs in action freely replace each other.
There are figures of interesting statistics: some time ago, scientists conducted a study to compare the effects of diclofenac and movalis. In this experiment, there were 335 patients who complained of pain in the hip joint, swelling of the knee.
The efficacy of the drugs was recorded the same, and the side effects - different frequency of occurrence: diclofenac - 14%, movalis - only 11%.
Price for movalis - about 600 rubles for 3 ampoules, which significantly exceeds the cost of diclofenac( 130 rubles for 5 ampoules).
If you prefer tablets, you will be interested in detailed instructions for the use of Movalis in tablets.
If you need to put a prick of diclofenac, read the detailed instructions on our website.
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Tablets that can replace the drug
Orthofen. The active ingredient of tableted orthophene is sodium diclofenac, therefore the effect on the lesion is similar to the original.
The price of 30 tablets is only 20 rubles( diclofenac depending on the manufacturer can be bought for 30 - 45 rubles).
Naproxen. A drug that is similar in clinical effect to diclofenac, but the range of diseases in which naproxen is shown is somewhat wider than that of diclofenac. In addition, the list of side effects that may occur when taking this medication is significantly shorter than the list of diclofenac.
And as for contraindications, they are the same for both drugs. The action of naproxen, in contrast to the analogue, is prolonged( that is, it lasts for the longest time).
Price naproxen - 86 rubles for 30 tablets, which is more expensive than diclofenac about 2-2.5 times.
Gels and ointments - analogues
Diklak-gel .The drug is made on the basis of diclofenac, has pronounced analgesic, antirheumatic and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to this action, it also exhibits a cooling effect and significantly increases the volume of movements of the affected joints. Positively affects the skin, making it soft and silky.
The cost of a diclac gel differs dramatically from the cost of diclofenac: 220 rubles for 50 g of gel instead of 21 rubles for 40 g of diclofenac.
Diklovit-gel . The active ingredient is also diclofenac, however the formula of this gel is considered the most advanced - the drug has the maximum therapeutic effect with minimal side effect.
The price of the gel is 300 rubles for 20 g( we recall that the diclofenac gel costs 21 rudders per 40 grams).By simple mathematical calculations we find that it is 30( !) Times more expensive.
Candles
Diklovit. These candles completely duplicate the effect, side effects, contra-indications and dosing of diclofenac suppositories, since the main active substance is absolutely identical. As for the cost - it is also almost the same - 10 candles diklovit is 74 rubles, and 10 candles diclofenac sodium - 70 rubles. Thus, the excellent diclofenac is a substitute.
Reviews of patients about the use of analogues
Comments on the use of drugs similar to diclofenac are different. Some patients note that they have switched painlessly from diclofenac to other similar medications, while others state that the effect of analogues is not so effective.
