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

Ointment Menovazin - complex drug with marked analgesic effect for external application. Official User application refers to Group medicament anesthetics. The active ingredients in the composition, acting at the same time, eliminate the pain in joints and muscles, soothe the itching of various origins, contribute to the resorption of hematomas.

Structure

The ointment is a creamy opaque white mass with a distinct odor of menthol. Composition Menovazin contains the three active ingredients and several excipients.

The active ingredients in the composition of ointments and their effects:

Hydrochloride novocaine (procaine)	Anesthetic that reduces the sensitivity of nerve endings to pain.
Benzocaine (benzocaine)	Provides surface anesthesia, increases the effectiveness of procaine.
Menthol (ratsementol)	It provides local irritating effect, provides a cooling effect, enhances the action of other constituents.
auxiliaries	White paraffin, emulsifier, Distilled water	And transepidermal provide transdermal penetration of the active substances in inflammatory foci.
Mineral oil	It softens, moisturizes the skin, prevents secondary infection of tissues.

Complex structure makes it possible to achieve effective local anesthesia due to analgesic and anesthetic agents.

Menthol, extending the small blood vessels, increases the effectiveness of novocaine and benzocaine, providing its own moderate analgesic and evasive action. The oily base softens the skin, forms on its surface a protective film, providing a more prolonged contact of drugs with the skin. This effect additionally protects the fabric from penetration of pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

In what form is available

Menovazin released in two forms with the same composition of active substances. Ointment produce an oil-based liquid solution - based on ethyl alcohol (70% of total amount). Both forms of the drug have the same therapeutic effect and apply according to the testimony.

The alcohol quickly evaporates, and the composition further dries the fabric. Ointment permanently covers the surface, providing a long-term exposure with the highest analgesic effect, permanently eliminates itching.

Liquid alcohol Menovazin packaged in dark glass vials with a capacity of 25 to 50 ml. The cost of the drug to pharmacies ranged from 15 to 95 rubles. The ointment is packed by an aluminum tubas, 40 ml. Price of the drug is on average 120 rubles.

Farmodinamika

The analgesic effect of the ointment Menovazin due to the complex action of all the components.

Mechanisms of anesthetic exposure components:

1. Menthol. It causes reflex expansion of small and large blood vessels on the surface and in the depth of the skin. Thus activated work 2 other components of the ointment. Substance causes a feeling of cold, tingling, acting on the cold receptors. Cooled effect is replaced by a light anesthetic. Reduced itching and burning.
2. Procaine. moderate strength anesthetic properties is based on the material's ability to block sodium channels, preventing the nerve fibers to transmit pain impulses. It does not affect the tone of the vascular wall.
3. Benzocaine. Acts locally on the skin surface, preventing the occurrence of pulses prevents generation in nerve endings and their transfer to the brain. It creates the effect of a local anesthetic.

The combination of active ingredients in strict proportions allows Menovazin provide comprehensive, nondestructive effect on conduction and excitability of nerve cells, also inhibited the pain transmission rate pulses. A modest annoying and distracting effect, applicable when localizing pain deep under the skin, in layers of muscle or joint capsules.

Pharmacokinetics

Menovazin (ointment) instruction manual describes as a drug do not penetrate into the systemic circulation when topically. Therefore pharmacokinetics has not been studied.

It is assumed that the ingress means of the mucous membranes can cause deeper penetration of drugs, cause side effects. Menovazin officially recommended only for topical application to the skin.

application

Using ointment Menovazin universally, it is practiced in dermatology, traumatology, rheumatology. The drug is used in diseases of the musculoskeletal system, accompanied by inflammation and pain in the joints. Especially effective means relieves pain when expressed heating sensation, stinging at the site of the lesion.

Dermatological diseases (including fungal infections) ointment eliminates itching, swelling, burning sensation, while not treating the causes of disease. Menovazin for spot application to effectively relieve the unpleasant symptoms after insect bites.

The main indications for use:

• myalgia (muscle pain);
• neuralgia (nerve damage);
• arthralgia (joint pain without inflammation);
• vertebral hernia, osteochondrosis, osteoporosis;
• arthritis, gout, bursitis, synovitis, arthritis joints;
• closed fractures, soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains,
• dermatitis, fungal infections, allergic rashes.

Use of the drug helps to eliminate the symptoms for a while and does not provide reasons for treating the underlying disease. Before use, be sure to conduct a test for sensitivity by applying a small amount of ointment to the skin of the wrist or the crook of your elbow. Monitor the reaction for 15 minutes. If no rash, redness, edema Menovazin can be used for therapy.

For children up to 18 years

Patients younger drug is prescribed with caution. Security applications Menovazin for patients under 18 years has not been studied. Children under 3 years do not prescribe an ointment.

Perhaps the use of funds in small doses in the following cases:

• pain relief in juvenile arthritis;
• eliminate an itch with dermatitis, allergies;
• Removing edema and preventing scratching insect bites.

It can be used for several days for pain and speed up recovery from sprains, bruises, sprains. Treatment of children is carried out solely under the supervision of a pediatrician.

adult

After 18 years, the list of indications for use Menovazin significantly expanded to include any violations requiring local anesthesia. Ointment is applied topically, avoiding contact with mucous membranes.

Applied to the affected areas of the skin or directly over painful place not more than 5 g at a time to 3 times a day. The course of treatment depends on the dynamics of the disease, but it can not last for more than 4 weeks. After a week's break, the treatment can be resumed.

For pregnant

Security Research Menovazin during pregnancy and lactation was conducted. Application is possible only after consultation with a gynecologist and estimating the ratio of benefit and harm to women's health. Effect on the development of the fetus has been established.

for elderly

The almost complete absence of contraindications and interactions with other drugs, allow the use of the drug in the presence of chronic diseases.

Menovazin as an ointment prescribed age patients with these indications:

• rheumatism;
• radiculitis;
• pain in the articular pathologies;
• fatigue and heaviness in the legs;
• pain in the muscles of any origin.

With age, are exacerbated by problems with the musculoskeletal and muscle machine. Menovazin helps eliminate painful symptoms, enhance medical anesthesia.

Contraindications

Menovazin - ointment, instructions for use which does not contain strict contraindications. Do not use the medication if you are allergic to any of the components of the ointment. Prohibited Menovazin applied to inflamed or injured skin.

To use caution means during pregnancy, lactation and children. Despite the relative safety of the drug, it can provoke a negative reaction.

You may not use Menovazin under such conditions:

• the presence at the site of burns ointments, abscesses, ulcers, open wounds;
• circulatory disorders of the brain;
• exacerbation of tuberculosis flow;
• tendency to vasoconstriction.

Precautions resorting to treatment with the ointment Menovazin severe hepatic or renal pathologies in violation of their functions.

The tool is not intended for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Applying to delicate areas of the skin or mucous membranes (in the sinuses, oral cavity, genital, rectum) can cause a chemical burn searing covers, loss of functional cells atrophy tissues. When herpes permissible spot-on pockets.

Overdose

Solution and ointment Menovazin have the same concentration of active ingredients and have comparable therapeutic effect in strength. Restriction outdoor use any form of preparation - 9 grams per day. If the daily intake is not exceeded and the treatment lasts less than 30 days, the risk is minimal overdose.

Exceeding the specified number is most often seen a rash, burning sensation, irritation of the skin. If you have any drug reactions should be immediately rinse with warm water. Symptoms disappear on their own cases treatment. After complete healing permitted to resume treatment without exceeding safe doses.

Side effects

Menovazin - ointment, instructions for use which indicates the presence of side effects, showing them in exceptional cases. Most often this occurs when too prolonged use or excessive application.

Menovazin able to provoke the following undesirable reaction:

• dermatitis, an allergic rash;
• lowering blood pressure;
• fever;
• dizziness.

In case of any symptom treatment ceased., Has been appointed to replace the drug means and correction therapy go to the doctor. It is necessary to put in professional reputation of any deviations that are not described in the instructions for use that have arisen in the application of Menovazin.

The application of the ointment, according to the instructions, no effect on the reaction rate and the ability to operate machinery. Means exclusively used for the relief of symptoms, so its use for more than 3 days without any tangible effect, is an occasion to remove the drug.

drug interactions

Tracked drug interactions ointments Menovazin:

1. It is forbidden to be used in conjunction with the means narrowing the bloodstream.
2. Benzocaine and procaine as part Menovazin weaken the effect sulfa antimicrobials.
3. Sharing with other local anesthetics enhances the effect.
4. Allowed to combine topical application Menovazin with internal reception analgesic, antihistamine drugs.

When combined therapy is allowed to alternate or mix with other anti-inflammatory ointment or warming by external means.

Doctors recommend the use of sports profile ointment as a basis for external medicines. Simultaneous application improves the bioavailability of drugs to relieve pain and swelling, muscle regeneration, treatment of joints.

Conditions and terms

Ointment Menovazin when stored in the pharmacy packaging without seal failure, remains fresh for use up to 24 months. Storage temperature specified in the instructions for use - not higher than +25 ° C. If possible, leave an aluminum tube in a carton box, which protects the means from light and heat.

After opening the ointment term use is reduced to a maximum duration of one year (30 days). Unacceptable application means after changing its color, texture or smell. Mint scent is attractive to children. Means should be stored out of reach of the child sites. Potentially dangerous ingestion or application to the skin for children under 3 years.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

Menovazin does not refer to prescription drugs. All forms of the drug sold without prescription.

Reviews

Reviews of patients and doctors say the high efficiency of an ointment for pain relief for joint pathologies, muscle pain, low back pain, arthritis, arthritis, aching with the change of weather. The effectiveness Menovazin confirmed with skin diseases and infections accompanied by itching or burning.

The anesthetic effect is obtained immediately after application, it is kept to a few hours and facilitating the basic therapy of diseases. Menovazin - ointment, instruction manual that does not include treatment by the application to mucous membranes. Doctors note that the majority of undesirable effects occur in the misuse of funds.

In a review of patients found the treatment recipes sinusitis, hemorrhoids, and other pathologies unrelated to the direct appointment of ointment. Experts warn about the undesirability of applying Menovazin on the face, perineum or other delicate areas.

A temporary improvement usually turns undesirable change of skin, drying of cracking. With long-term treatment of chronic diseases of joints Menovazin can significantly reduce the pain, cool place inflammation and reduce the dose of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the relief of pain.

Reviews of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, gout, arthritis say the low price of the drug, its efficacy and impact speed. Rheumatologists ascertain the low probability of side effects when used correctly Menovazin.

analogs

Complete analog ointment on active substances, the action and the testimony is the means Menovazan. There are many drugs that differ in composition, but replacing the anesthetic ointment if necessary. It should trust selection analogue physician, due to incomplete duplication properties and the inability of some universal application formulations.

Drugs with a similar therapeutic effect Menovazin are:

1. Voltaren Gel. Local anesthetic effective sprains, dislocations, torn ligaments and muscles. A popular analogue Menovazin has an effect due to the presence of sodium diclofenac - inflammatory substances from the group of non-steroidal agents. It is indicated for joint and muscle disorders Menovazin instead of or along with it.
2. Apizatron - ointment based on bee venom, and acts as a warming means mestnootvlekayuschee. Can serve as a substitute Menovazin with radiculitis, neuralgia, pain in the lumbar, thoracic or cervical spine.
3. Dermadrin - antipruritic drug for the treatment of dermatitis, allergic rashes, burns (including solar), processing places insect bites. It has no efficacy in muscle or joint pain. Not more than 3 g is applied in a single operation. Recommended point use no more than 5 times a day.

Among the analogues Menovazin often called ointment or cream Iricar - antipruritic drug is recommended even in childhood. The drug is a homeopathic remedy, however has not proven effective and can not be recommended by official medicine.

Menovazin - ointment characterized versatility, ease of composition and palpable analgesic effect.

Despite the relative safety, it is important to use a tool according to the instructions for use, and does not prescribe treatment alone. Pleasant cooling and strong anesthetic effects allow you to ease the condition in the multitude of chronic and acute pathologies, but improper use can significantly harm health.

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