The drug Nikoflex complex use, has a warming and vasodilating effect.
Has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect in the treatment of joint diseases.
Effectively and quickly affects the inflamed area within an hour.
Table of contents
- Pharmacological effects of
- Pharmacokinetics
- Therapeutic effect
- Indications for use
- Restrictions for ointment application
- Rules for use of ointment
- Consequences of overdose
- Warning - it's worth knowing!
- Expert practitioner's opinion
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- patients say
- tips and nuances
- purchase and storage Available
analogues Pharmacological action of
The drug has the following properties:
- expands blood vessels;
- has an analgesic and warming effect;
- has anti-inflammatory and resorptive effect;
Active components of the drug act on peripheral nerve fibers and affect the structure of the epithelium. Ointment helps reduce pain and inflammation.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics of the drug is due to its composition:
- capsaicin affects the nervous system, namely peripheral fibers, with analgesic action;
- hydroxyethyl salicylate has an anti-inflammatory effect and affects the structure of the epithelium;
- active component ethyl nicotinate has a resorption action.
Therapeutic effect
The product has a distracting and analgesic effect, eliminates pain in the joints in a short period of time.
In addition, the ointment has a therapeutic effect and affects the expansion of capillaries of the skin, as well as subcutaneous fatty tissue.
Ointment effectively acts on the central nervous system, providing an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
Indications for use
The agent is used in case of bruises and stretch marks, as well as for the treatment of the following joint diseases:
- arthrosis;
- polyarthritis;
- neuritis;
- arthritis;
- myalgia;
- sciatica.
In addition, the drug is actively used by athletes before the start of training and after them, too.
Restrictions for the use of ointment
The drug "Nikoflex" is contraindicated for use during pregnancy, lactation and in violation of the integrity of the skin.
It is also not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity and children under 18 years of age.
Rules for the use of the
ointment In order to obtain the maximum effect, follow the instructions for use with Nikoflex ointments.
The drug is intended for external use only. The problem area of the skin should be thoroughly washed with warm water and wipe dry. After that, you can apply a thin layer of ointment. It is not recommended to apply on problem and damaged skin areas.
Ointment should be rubbed for 3-4 minutes, until there is a slight reddening .
When joints and muscles are affected, the drug is applied 1 or 2 times a day for 3-4 days, morning and evening. The course of treatment is about 10 days.
For warming up muscles, during exercise, the ointment is applied with a thin layer from 3 to 5 cm. The agent is applied lightly, slowly rubbing on the problem areas of the skin.
Consequences of an overdose of
Increased dose and overdose can lead to allergic reactions, redness of the skin or tingling.
In general, the drug is transferred easily, without side effects. With increased sensitivity to the drug, skin irritations and redness may appear.
In case of allergic reactions and redness, discontinue use.
Warning - it's worth knowing!
After the procedure, you should thoroughly wash your hands, preferably with soap and warm water. It is not recommended to use the drug with other warming agents and compresses.
There are no special contraindications for kidney and liver diseases, since the drug does not affect their functioning. As for alcohol, there are no contraindications or restrictions in the manual.
However, to achieve maximum results, it is desirable to adhere to a healthy and healthy lifestyle.
Do not share medicine with other topical products. This can lead to increased blood flow.
Ointment is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and during lactation. During the study, no side effects of 
were detected, but doctors do not recommend it, since it is not known how much the drug affects the development of the baby.
The drug for children aged 6 to 12 years is applied strictly under medical supervision in minimum doses. And for children under the age of 6, the drug is contraindicated.
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Opinion of a practicing expert
According to the doctor, Nikoflex is indeed a very effective and effective tool. Here is what he says:
The drug is safe for human health, so it is dispensed without a doctor's prescription. We recommend it to athletes and patients suffering from joint and muscle diseases, as well as arthritis and other diseases. However, do not abuse the drug, as this can lead to skin allergies.
Physician-therapist, one of the Moscow medical centers
patients say Patients, note that Nikoflex has high efficiency, here is one of the reviews.
My name is Leonid. Nikofleks perfectly helps to warm up the muscles before training. After all the workouts, my entire body aches, so I'm applying a miracle ointment again.
It should be applied in a thin layer, as after application it is felt very strong warming up and reddening of the skin. Ointment is very quickly absorbed. In our family ointment is always available in the medicine cabinet. At my mother osteochondrosis was accompanied with very strong pains in the field of a neck.
Thanks to the preparation, inflammation and swelling passed very quickly in a few days. I am very pleased with this ointment and recommend it to everyone.
Lenya
In the second review, the following was noted.
My name is Marina. I have been using ointment for a long time. It all began with the fact that I somehow sat on my haunches and my feet became very numb. When she wanted to get up, she tucked both ankle joints.
I could not move, because the pain was unbearable. My husband bought an ointment in a pharmacy and began to rub it in places where there was a lot of pain. At first, it was very hot, with time the pain receded and within a week I completely recovered.
Marina, 35
Tips and nuances of using
Many patients note that the drug easily and quickly eliminates pain syndromes in arthritis and other joint diseases.
Also remedy pain in the back
Especially effective and necessary for people in old age. For many patients, Nikofleks is one of the best drugs with an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Many users of are advised to apply the product on a clean and undamaged skin with a very thin layer of , since it has a strong and warming effect.
If applied more than recommended, it can lead to redness and irritation of the skin. One small strip, 3 to 5 cm long, is enough to get the maximum effect. For the treatment of diseases of the joints and muscles, the ointment should be applied within a week.
In addition, in one of the reviews, it was noted that the ointment also helps with colds:
"Somehow they swam one summer in cold water. After that, I took my lower back, and there were unbearable pains. A friend-athlete recommended an ointment, which she uses before training. I did it and literally three days later everything passed. Now Nikoflex is always at hand. "
In most of the comments, patients note that the ointment helps in the treatment of many ailments.
Purchase and storage of
The price of the ointment varies from 150 to 250 rubles. In one tube, 50 g of ointment. In pharmacies it is dispensed without a doctor's prescription.
To avoid fakes, it is recommended to buy a medicine only in pharmacies.
Store the medicinal product in a dry and cool place. Shelf life of the drug is 5 years from the date of release.
Available analogues of
If you do not have Nikoflex in the pharmacies, you can buy their analogues.
Most popular: 
- Menovazine;
- Finalgon;
- Capsicum;
- Voltaren;
- Apisatron.
Apparently, the drug is widely used and has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Ointment is especially effective in the treatment of diseases of the joints and muscles.
Therefore, doctors recommend using ointment for athletes and patients who suffer from joint diseases.
