Diseases of the joints are accompanied by palpable pain, swelling and swelling, as well as difficulty in motor functions. To eliminate these symptoms, Indomethacin ointment is used as an analgesic. Experience shows that the proposed drug effectively reduces pain and facilitates movement.
Composition of ointment Indomethacin 10%
The active ingredient of the local medication described is indomethacin (10% concentration). Auxiliary Ingredients:
- Dimexide (serves to accelerate the penetration of the active component to the localization of inflammation);
- polyethylene oxide;
- nipagin;
- tropamine;
- purified water.
The combination of these substances contributes to the elimination of pain syndrome, improving joint mobility, reducing swelling and erythema.
What is the use of indomethacin ointment?
This drug is prescribed for various degenerative or inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, the remedy is effective in damaging soft tissues, as well as muscle pains, both rheumatic and other origin.
Indications for the use of ointment Indomethacin:
- exacerbation of gout;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- articular syndrome;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- radiculitis;
- osteochondrosis with manifestations of radicular syndrome;
- psoriatic arthritis;
- bursitis;
- myalgia;
- inflammation of tendons and ligaments;
- lumbago ;
- sciatica;
- bruises;
- neuralgia;
- pain in the spine;
- ruptures and sprains of ligaments;
- surgical interventions (inhibition of miosis, deep wounds with a risk of inflammation).
When using a medication, it is important to remember the contraindications:
- childhood;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- hypersensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and any of the components of the ointment;
- damage to the skin in the area of application of the drug;
- intolerance to aspirin;
- bronchial asthma;
- recurrent polyposis of the nasal sinus mucosa.
With extreme caution, it is recommended to use ointment in old age, with other anti-inflammatory drugs, with hypocoagulation, chronic heart failure, gastrointestinal ulcer and kidney or liver function disorders.
The method of use consists in the daily application of the medicine, the total daily amount of the drug should not exceed 15 cm. The drug can be applied under the occlusive dressing.
The main side effects occur in about 10-20% of cases:
- rash in the form of hives or small red spots, sometimes with purulent contents, exudate;
- dryness of the epidermis, irritation, peeling;
- angioedema;
- photosensitivity, hyperpigmentation;
- hyperemia of the skin;
- local burning;
- itching;
- suffocation, dry cough;
- increase in temperature (local);
- increased swelling of soft tissues;
- exacerbation of psoriasis (in rare cases).
In case of allergic reactions or obvious above-mentioned symptoms, you should consult a doctor or change the drug.
Analogues of ointment Indomethacin
Completely appropriate for the concentration of active substance medicines:
- Indovazin;
- Indowis EU;
- Indoene;
- Indomethacin-Acry;
- Indocide;
- Metindole;
- Vero-Indomethacin;
- Biosynthesis-indomethacin;
- Indotard;
- Indomethacin-Altpharm;
- Metindol-Retard.
In addition, you can use generics - similar in effect and effectiveness drugs:
- Bystrumgel;
- Diclofenac ;
- Ketonal;
- Dolgit;
- Deep Relief;
- Nyz;
- Pimafukort.