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

Ointment Kapsikam is a drug from group irritant and analgesic. Instructions for use involves the use of medication for various diseases of the muscles, ligaments and joints, as well as the defeat of the spine.

In addition, a medicine often used by professional athletes with muscle strain and trauma of the skin without disrupting its integrity.

Some professionals apply a small amount of ointment to warm up the muscles before performing difficult exercises or prolonged workouts. Unusual use of ointment found in cosmetics, as women often use it to fight cellulite.

This is possible because local irritating action heats and which is provided with a combination of several active ingredients.

Analgesic properties of drugs can be used by patients with acute and chronic diseases, and the warming effect helps to quickly cope with the severe symptoms of inflammation. Patients with bursitis, arthritis, arthrosis often use ointment. Assign it when tendovaginitah and synovitis.

Chemical composition

Kapsikam ointment, instructions for use which is always attached to the tube, contains in its structure several active ingredients that have a pronounced therapeutic effect.

The main substance in the composition - dimethyl sulfoxide. The component has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Irritability has ratsenicheskaya camphor. Turpentine oil has a softening and soothing properties.

Besides, among the active components can be identified benzilnikotinad and vinililnonamid. Both compounds possess irritating properties and warming up.

Present in the composition and optional ingredients by which the manufacturer can produce the desired consistency means:

1. Prepared water.
2. Polysorbate.
3. Tsitostearilovy alcohol.
4. Bronopol.

These ingredients do not have therapeutic effects, but help to keep the means throughout the entire shelf life. The medicament manufactured Tallinn pharmaceutical plant in Estonia.

In what form is available

The pharmaceutical preparation is produced in the form of ointments, having a pleasant and light texture, rather peculiar aroma. That smell often makes it impossible to use the drug in patients with hypersensitivity to similar flavors.

The ointment is packed in aluminum tubes, which can have a capacity of 30 or '50 Each tube is in a carton box, where you can also find instructions detailing the indications, contraindications, and application of the rules.

The cost of drugs in different pharmacies and different regions of Russia. In large cities, the price is about 250 rubles. for tube 30 g and 300 rubles. for tuba '50 Pharmacies smaller settlements costs about 200 rubles. 30 g agent, and 240 rubles. 50 g of ointments.

pharmacodynamics

Kapsikam ointment, instructions for use which involves the use of after a preliminary examination, has been studied in detail in the laboratory before starting mass production. Pharmacodynamics begins after applying medication to the skin surface.

Dimethylsulfoxide has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. It blocks a substance that leads to the development of inflammation, swelling and severe pain. After some time after the application of the patient feels relief. After a few days of regular use eliminates the swelling, redness and other symptoms that accompany the inflammatory process.

Camphor has a local irritant effect, the patient feels a slight burning or tingling. Due to the warming effect in the affected area is reduced pain, a person almost immediately relieved. Blocking components that provoke the inflammation, helps prevent further progression of the disease.

However, the substances in the composition do not help resolve the cause of the inflammation and pain. It is necessary to consider the treatment as a single drug will not be enough for a complete recovery of the patient.

An important effect of the drug has to untrained muscles. This is particularly necessary for professional athletes, when there is no possibility of a preheated and ready for the heavy loads.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics means studied well enough. After application to the skin the active drug component quickly penetrate into the fabric and are concentrated in the affected area. Minor amounts of substances accumulated in the connective tissue and synovial fluids.

Only a small part of the active ingredients penetrate into the systemic bloodstream of the patientSo the ointment has no pronounced effect on the work of the organs and systems. It should also be noted that the active ingredients do not accumulate in the liver and other organs.

A small number, enters the bloodstream, rapidly excreted in the urine. Only in some patients with chronic forms of kidney disease, during the evacuation of the active ingredients is prolonged.

With prolonged use of the drug greatest possible concentration of its constituents in tissue, as well as penetration into the blood stream substantial amounts of them. Especially active absorption is observed when applied to sensitive or damaged areas of the skin.

When the course of treatment, which lasts no more than 5 days, the patient's blood is almost impossible to detect traces of the active ingredients within a few hours after the last application. This fact makes the tool a relatively safe and gentle for the patient.

application

Ointment Kapsikam assigned patients from different age groups. Instructions for use indicates that the self means unacceptable, and the most preferred one is prior consultation and examination by a specialist.

For children up to 18 years

Children under 14 years of age is strictly prohibited to use the pharmacological agent because of its specific impact and high likelihood of adverse reactions. Patients older than 14 years are allowed to use funds only after the examination and doctor's prescription.

Standard scheme involves applying medication to the skin surface with a thin layer, followed by rubbing to partially absorbed. But children with bruises, sprains and pains in the muscles are allowed to cause the drug 1 time per day. Thoroughly rub it is not necessary, it can provoke a strong burning and other complications.

The maximum duration of the therapeutic course of 5 days. If this time is not enough to eliminate the symptoms of a disease, a specialist in each case shall decide on the course of the extension or change of drug. Self-renew treatment is strongly recommended, especially in the case of his appointment to the child.

In addition, children are strictly prohibited to put means for dressing as adult patients. Strong heating of the skin can cause burns sensitive skin. If the application under the bandage is only effective way of treatment, the doctor prescribes another ointment more sparing formulation.

adult

Kapsikam ointment, instructions for use which is always attached to the tube with the drug is often administered to adult patients. Better before using to consult a specialist and ensure no allergic reaction to the components of the composition.

In the day to put means to the affected areas allowed no more than 3 times. The layer of the substrate must be thin, a large amount of ointment long soaks and provokes severe burning.

With bruises and pain in the muscles of different origin is sufficient use of the drug for 7 days. During this time, all the symptoms disappear, especially when the effect of the external medication combined with systemic medications.

When running arthritis and arthrosis forms of composition must be applied for at least 10 consecutive days, as the majority of cases a chronic disease and requires more time to provide therapeutic exposure. When knee arthrosis with marked pain syndrome means is allowed to apply a bandage.

To do this, you must do the following steps:

1. Clean the surface of the skin around the knee from possible contaminants, residues of other drugs with warm water and soap.
2. Wipe dry the skin, so that the ointment does not spread.
3. Apply a thin layer of drug and gently rubbed into the skin. The tool should not be absorbed completely, but only partially.
4. Then apply to the tribe of gauze, consisting of several layers of cheesecloth.
5. Top fix the cloth bandage. Tight bandage is not necessary, so as not to provoke the poor circulation in the affected area.

Bandage removed after 30-40 minutes of exposure. If the burning sensation becomes unbearable, you should remove the bandage before, it is important not to suffer severe discomfort.

It should be noted that the extensive surface applied by means of a bandage is not necessary, which is why this method is used only on small areas. this method is not used in patients with severe coxarthrosis.

Applying a bandage is best done before going to bed for 5-7 days. The longer course is not recommended because of higher risk of complications. The site of action of ointment possible local increase in temperature. If it does not cause discomfort to the patient, do not consider this deviation.

For pregnant

The instructions for use medications indicated that the ointment is absolutely contraindicated for women during childbearing. This is due to the aggressive action of some components on the sensitive skin of the future mother.

During the period of breastfeeding ointment application is not prohibited, but in any case it is necessary to consult with a specialist. Sometimes it means a most preferred embodiment, and absorption into the systemic circulation slight, which provides security for the child. However, it is used as a last resort, when the potential benefits outweigh the potential harm.

for elderly

Kapsikam ointment, instructions for use which requires only external use, is often prescribed to patients of advanced age. It is worth noting that among such patients, it is popular because of its warming up and local irritation.

The treatment regimen is not very different from the one used in the treatment of young patients. In uncomplicated bursits without signs of suppuration, arthritis, arthritis drug is given a course of 10 days. During this period, the patient must daily put means in the morning and evening. The layer of the substrate must be thin, then it is necessary to rub partially absorbed.

If after the first use on the skin are redness or swelling, it is better to abandon the money. elderly patients responding well to the application of the drug under the bandage. When bursitis and arthritis it is better not to use, but with osteoarthritis method is considered fairly efficient.

Many patients try to keep with the bandage as long as possible. It should explain to them that this can exacerbate symptoms and cause complications. Absolutely contraindicated endure burning and pain longer than a few minutes. In some patients, after 5-7 minutes, the symptoms subside, in others - sensations are amplified.

Contraindications

Pharmacological agent is allowed to use not always. In some cases, it may provoke complications.

Absolute contraindications for use will be as follows:

1. Hypersensitivity of components means or propensity to allergic manifestations.
2. The gestation period (in any trimester).
3. Violation of the integrity of the skin at the site of the intended application of the medicament.
4. Vast areas of defeat, when the patient, for example, there is considerable pain over the entire area of ​​the back or in the muscles of both legs zone.
5. Children up to age 14 years.
6. Violation of the blood clotting process.
7. Severe allergic reactions with the skin lesion in the region of the intended application.
8. Eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis in acute stage.

In addition, the ointment should not be used for pain in the lower leg muscles, if they have any signs of acute erysipelas. A relative contraindication to the use will be the period of breastfeeding, as well as gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer in the acute stage.

Overdose

Outdoor use of drugs in exceptional cases to provoke an overdose. In most cases, it manifests itself in the form of acute urticaria or angioedema. In the first case, it appears on the skin rather large blisters filled with clear liquid, there is itching, burning. In addition, there are the common symptoms of weakness, tearing.

When angioedema more pronounced symptoms and the patient's condition deteriorates rapidly. Marked swelling of the mucous membranes of the throat, leading to difficulty breathing and even suffocation. When developing any symptoms of an overdose of the remains must be removed immediately from the funds of the skin, and then call a doctor.

Usually specialist prescribes antihistamines, in severe cases, show hormonal agents.

Side effects

Kapsikam ointment rarely provoke side effects when used properly.

The most frequent complications are:

1. Itching of the application.
2. Redness and swelling of the skin.
3. Strong burning sensation not only in the field of application, but also around this zone.
4. Headache and dizziness.
5. Lacrimation, isolation of large amounts of mucus from the nose.

Such complications occur in most cases in violation of instructions, independent of dosage increase or extension of the therapeutic course. Only occasionally in patients complying with all the recommendations are observed adverse reactions.

At occurrence of any complications should immediately stop using the ointment and seek a medical institution.

Combination with other drugs

Preparations from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory should not be used together with ointment Kapsikam. They may enhance its effect and lead to undesirable consequences. Furthermore, simultaneous deposition of forbidden ointment outer antibacterial drugs.

Permitted medication combined with the means of plant-based, as they are well combined and adverse reactions occur very rarely. In any case, the question of the combination of a medicine solves only a doctor.

Conditions and terms

The maximum shelf life of the drug is 2 years. date of manufacture can be found on the packaging or on a tube of ointment. Means for storing is necessary at a temperature not exceeding 25 C.

An important condition for storage - to protect the drug from the children, as well as direct sunlight.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is not potent, therefore, released from pharmacies without a prescription from a doctor. Only in some regions and some pharmacies it by prescription.

analogs

If it is impossible to use Kapsikam specialist prescribes any analogue, which has similar therapeutic properties. The composition of the products is usually different, but this does not preclude their use.

Name	Release form and cost	Features
Dolobene	Gel for external use, the price ranges from 300-400 rubles.	Prescribed to patients with various diseases of the muscles, ligaments and joints. It refers to a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, so has a strong impact and quickly relieves pain, spasm, inflammation. The drug is used for 7-10 days, applied to the affected surface of a thin layer, then lightly rubbed. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day. Not used for the treatment of patients with gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, intestinal diseases
Apizartron	Ointment for external use, the price starts from 250 rubles.	Products based on natural ingredients, among which the most important is the bee venom. Irritating, warming and anti-inflammatory effects. Quickly eliminates pain, muscle spasms and other symptoms. Appointed with radiculitis, arthritis and arthrosis. Do not use if you are allergic to bee products or components. The course of treatment typically lasts no more than 7 days, the means applied in a thin layer in the morning and evening
Finalgon	Ointment for external application, the value is about 280 rubles.	The drug has a local irritating and warming effect, reduces inflammation and pain in the area of ​​application. Prescribed to patients with a variety of injuries, inflammation of the joints and muscles. The drug is applied 2-3 times a day with a thin layer over the 10 days. Do not use the medication if you are allergic to its components, damaged skin, a vast area of ​​destruction

Any of the analogs are allowed to use in the event that an expert has approved a replacement. Independent use of other tools is not recommended.

Kapsikam ointment - an effective external agent with a warming and anti-inflammatory properties. Instructions for use helps the patient to use the medication properly and avoid complications.

Registration of the article: Vladimir the Great

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