Ointment for pain in the joints. What it is necessary to consider at its choice?

Diseases of the joints do not respond well to treatment and periodically require its renewal. At an exacerbation it is recommended to pass a medical course from anti-inflammatory injections and tablets, combining them with ointments. In some cases, when the pain is caused by excessive physical effort, a change in the weather or a slight cooling of the body, it is enough to apply the ointment from pain in the joints.

Conditionally these preparations are subdivided into anti-inflammatory and warming.

The first group is ointments that contain a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substance. They are characterized by the fact that they are quickly absorbed through the skin and act for a long time. In the absence of a warming (burning) effect, they are suitable for people with sensitive skin and allergies.

Ointments for joint pain "Indomethacin", "Diclofenac", "Voltaren" have a combination of inexpensive price and good therapeutic effect. Recommended for arthritis, gout.

Means "Bystrum", "Fastum", "Ketonal" have one active substance - ketoprofen, but are manufactured by different manufacturers. They have powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It is not recommended to apply them more than 2 times a day. They have a high therapeutic effect in injuries, bursitis, deforming osteoarthrosis, radiculitis.

Ointment for joint pain Dolgit contains ibuprofen. Possessing anti-edematous action, it is indispensable for increasing the volume of movements, decreasing the morning stiffness, as well as for rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, gout.

"Nyz" ointment is produced on the basis of a non-steroidal compound of a new generation of nimesulide. Indications for use are rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, deforming osteoarthritis.

The second group - ointments, acting due to a warming, irritating and distracting action. Their active substances, expanding the vessels, cause flushing of the skin and activate the metabolism. These ointments should be used with caution to avoid unwanted reactions in the form of rash, itching or urticaria. To do this, first, apply a microdose to the skin and rub it gently.

Ointment from pain in joints "Finalgon" provides a prolonged expansion of the vessels of the skin. It is used for joint and muscle pain of various nature, as well as for sports injuries.

The drug "Ben-gay" - a combined drug that provides analgesic and local irritant effect. Gives a good therapeutic effect in diseases of joints, injuries, lumbago, and also used by athletes for a warming massage.

Ointment for pain in joints "Viprosal" is made on the basis of the poison of gyurzy. Its variety is the drug Viprosal-V - based on the venom of the viper. Both drugs have a strong analgesic effect, which lasts up to 18-20 hours.

The action of the ointment "Apizarthron" is based on the healing properties of bee venom. Indications for use are arthralgia, rheumatism, degenerative-dystrophic joint diseases.

Some people prefer ointment for pain in joints made at home. Known recipes based on birch buds, ammonia, a mixture of eggs and vinegar, therapeutic mud, medical clay and bee products.