Ointments for inflammation of the joints - the most common way to eliminate swelling and pain, which brings a quick and lasting positive result. These remedies are used when, after a hard day or as a result of an inflammatory process, joints begin to break.
Usually, doctors prescribe a gel, cream or ointment for joints in combination with pills and injections. Applying them systematically, you can not only quickly eliminate an attack of acute pain and inflammation, but also improve your condition.
Benefits of topical products
Often, inflammatory processes affect the joints of the lower extremities, as they are subjected to the greatest load during movement. For treatment, doctors prescribe complex therapy, including the use of various drugs. Ointments for inflammation of the joints are very popular. They are distinguished by simplicity and effectiveness of application, as well as a minimum of contraindications and side effects. Doctors recommendapply means that have such actions:
- anti-inflammatory;
- painkillers;
- warming;
- antispasmodic.
Ointments for inflammation of the joints should be prescribed only by a doctor, after studying the patient's medical history. In addition, you first need to study the peculiarity of the action of each drug, indications and contraindications for its use. If used incorrectly, they can do harm instead of good.
Indications for use
It is impossible to treat inflammation with ointments alone, but their use helps to increase the effectiveness of the main therapy. In addition, these funds help to normalize well-being.
To obtain a better result, a combination of drugs with different therapeutic effects may sometimes be required. A good combination would be a combination of anti-inflammatory ointments and gels that improve joint mobility.
You can use them for absolutely any form of arthritis, if it is possible to apply the drug to the skin. Often, a cream for inflammation of the joints is used for these types of arthritis:
- gouty;
- rheumatoid;
- psoriatic.
They can also be used for polyarthritis, which is characterized by damage to several groups of joints at once. Specialized types of ointments are indicated for traumatic and infectious types of arthritis. You can apply ointments for inflammation of the joints on:
- upper limbs;
- lower limbs;
- shoulders;
- hip area.
Be sure to first study the instructions, as well as consult with your doctor regarding the presence of indications and contraindications.
Types of drugs
Effective ointments for inflammation of the joints help to quickly get rid of soreness. All funds can be divided into 3 large groups, namely:
- painkillers;
- warming;
- anti-inflammatory.
Painkillers should be used immediately after a joint injury. They have a cooling effect, help prevent swelling and reduce pain. They may include the following components:
- camphor;
- menthol;
- analgesics;
- essential oils;
- anticoagulants.
When applying such products, they do not need to be rubbed, but only smeared with a thin layer. Painkillers include the following:
- Arnigel;
- "Troxevasin";
- "Dolobene";
- Menovazin;
- Vipratox.
Ointments with a warming effect should be used during the rehabilitation period. In addition, quite often they are recommended for prophylaxis before training or intense physical exertion. They usually contain natural ingredients that increase blood flow to the affected joint. This increases the rate of metabolic processes and the regeneration of damaged tissues is much faster. They must be used with caution, as they can provokeburns and allergies. These include:
- Capsicam;
- "Finalgon";
- Espodol.
Anti-inflammatory ointments contain various non-steroidal components. They should be applied carefully, rubbing a little into the skin with very light massage movements. Regular use of such ointments helps to reduce pain in the joints, stiffness, normalize motor activity and quickly relieve swelling. The most popular anti-inflammatory drugs include:
- "Diclofenac";
- Quick Gel;
- "Finalgel";
- Nurofen.
In addition, there are other means to eliminate inflammation in the joints. All of them can be used only after consultation with your doctor.
Rating drugs
From the entire wide range of ointments for inflammation of the knee joint, the following are especially popular with consumers:
- Voltaren;
- Nise;
- Ketonal;
- Viprosal;
- Chondroxide;
- Capsicam;
- "Dolobene";
- Fastum Gel.
All these products are good and fast acting, but before using them, you must definitely study the instructions.
Painkillers ointments
They are great for knee, shoulder, hip pain. It can be used during exacerbation of existing chronic pathologies or to eliminate acute pain. Suchmedicines are dispensed without a prescription. To prevent the occurrence of relapse, you need to use painkillers once a year. The following are considered quite popular means:
- "Viprosal B";
- "Finalgon";
- Efkamon.
Viprosal B is suitable for patients over 18 years of age. This good pain reliever is applied to the affected area and gently rubbed in. It is worth noting that it has a number of serious contraindications that must be taken into account.
Gel "Finalgon" - a good tool that has a fairly fast analgesic effect. Its use is indicated for arthrosis, arthritis and many other joint pathologies. The drug "Efkamon" contains essential oils in its composition. It is used for inflammation of the joints, joint pain, rheumatism, injuries. To enhance its effect, the place of application must be insulated.
The drug "Fastum gel" contains ketoprofen in its composition. It is quickly absorbed and has a good analgesic effect. The main indications for use are:
- stretching;
- rheumatism;
- bursitis;
- puffiness.
For proper application, apply the gel to the inflamed joint and rub in for up to 2 minutes.
A good ointment for inflammation of the joints (including hips) - "Diclofenac". Apply it in a thin layer on the affected area. It is worth noting that it is recommended to lubricate the sore spot 2-3 times a day. This remedy can be used for no more than 2 weeks, and if there is no result, then it is necessarychange medication. Does this ointment help with inflammation of the knee joint? According to patients, the drug is able to quickly eliminate soreness and normalize well-being. When using the product, you need to make sure that it does not get into the wounds, as well as on the mucous membranes.
When choosing a cream for inflammation of the joints, pay attention to Ortofen. It copes well with any painful manifestations that occur with arthritis, rheumatism, arthrosis and other diseases. After applying the cream, it is recommended to rub the sore spot a little. You need to apply it 1-2 times daily. The most effective cream acts at the initial stage of the disease, until the inflammation has become chronic. You can apply no more than 2 weeks.
Another good ointment for inflammation of the knee joints is Ketorol. This drug helps to quickly eliminate the pain symptom, but it is worth remembering that it does not cure the disease itself, so it must be used in combination with other medications. It is difficult to accurately select the dosage of the ointment; only a qualified specialist can do this.
Many people prefer to use Voltaren ointment for inflammation of the elbow joint. This drug helps to quickly eliminate the pain that appeared with injuries, arthrosis and arthritis. Doctors also prescribe it for bursitis and inflammation of the tendons. The main component is diclofenac. It is a good pain reliever with anti-inflammatory action. The result can be stored up to 12 hours. The ointment is applied locally, applied to the affected area with lightmassage movements up to 4 times a day. For a single application, 2-4 g is sufficient. The duration of therapy should be no more than 2 weeks.
Local irritants
These drugs contribute to the saturation of tissues with oxygen. As a result, the joints recover much faster. Doctors recommend combining them with anti-inflammatory drugs in order to quickly eliminate unpleasant symptoms. You can choose an ointment for inflammation of the joints from the list of local irritants. The most popular are the following:
- Espol;
- Capsicam;
- Betalgon.
Medication "Capsicam" eliminates inflammation, dilates blood vessels. This occurs due to irritation of the hyaline cartilage and adjacent tissues. The maximum daily dosage is no more than 6 g.
Espol contains essential oils. It is used after complex injuries of bone joints. Contraindicated in children under 12 years of age. The daily dosage is 2 g.
The drug "Betalgon" is indicated for osteochondrosis, arthrosis and mechanical injuries. It is forbidden to use it if there are rashes or wounds on the skin. After the treatment, the affected area is recommended to be insulated. All these funds can be used for therapy 1-2 times a day, no more.
Chondroprotectors
The main task of this group of drugs is to slow the progression of the disease by protecting he althy tissues. In addition, chondroprotectors prevent damage to he althyjoints. Among the best funds, the following should be highlighted:
- Glucosamine;
- Chondroxide;
- Structum.
The main active ingredient of the drug "Glucosamine" is sodium glucosamine, which significantly improves the condition of the joint capsule and prevents its further destruction.
Good chondroprotectors are drugs "Artrin", "Chondroxide", "Structum". They contain the same active ingredient - chondroitin sulfate. Drugs are prescribed for the treatment of arthrosis and osteochondrosis. These are the best ointments for joints, as they are highly effective.
It is worth remembering that ointments with chondroprotectors have a therapeutic effect only with prolonged use. They supply the joint with all the substances required for the restoration of cartilage. Chondroprotectors should be used for several months, since only such treatment will be most effective. They are best combined with oral preparations.
Ointment with cooling effect
Preparations of this group perfectly cool and relieve pain after sprain or injury. After their application, the development of the inflammatory process stops, swelling decreases. Medicines based on salicylic acid and its derivatives, as well as essential oils relieve pain, soothe, and prevent the formation of blood clots. Among the good ointments for inflammation of the joints (hip, elbow, knee - it doesn’t matter), the following can be distinguished:
- Quickgel";
- "Ben is gay";
- Flexal.
The drug "Ben Gay" reduces acute pain, restores mobility, stops inflammation. Also, the tool is used to eliminate muscle fatigue. Do not use it if the skin is damaged, as well as children under 12 years old. This is a fairly affordable, but effective ointment.
The drug "Quick gel" eliminates pain, soothes. It is indicated for inflammation of the articular bag, arthritis, trauma. This remedy is applied to the affected area three times a day.
The drug "Flexal" eliminates inflammation, pain, relieves fatigue, warms up the muscles well. The affected area is treated twice or thrice a day, without rubbing. Before using them, you must consult your doctor.
Anti-inflammatory
Against pain and inflammation, local remedies based on diclofenac are used. They help to stop inflammation and eliminate puffiness. The best ointment for inflammation of the joints (knees, for example):
- "Indomethacin";
- heparin;
- "Ortofen";
- Vishnevsky's ointment.
Heparin ointment is good for traumatic joint pain. It is applied in a thin layer to the affected areas 2-5 times a day. If you violate the rules of use, redness on the skin may appear, as well as a rash.
"Indomethacin" is a very effective ointment. From inflammation of the joints of the fingers, elbows, knees, it is used quite often. The drug is indicated for rheumatism, arthritis, tendovaginitis. Suppresses acute pain, as well as muscle spasm. It is usedno more than 3 times a day. During therapy, there is a risk of erythema and allergies.
Cream "Ortofen" refers to anti-inflammatory drugs, but it also has a pronounced analgesic effect. The remedy is used for inflammatory and degenerative-dystrophic processes. With inflammation of the joints of the fingers, treatment with ointment, according to reviews, shows a good result: the remedy helps to quickly eliminate stiffness, helps to relieve pain in bone joints, and restores mobility. The remedy is contraindicated for children under 6 years of age and during pregnancy. Skin redness, burning, and rash may occur.
Quite often, Vishnevsky's ointment is used for inflammation of the joint. It helps eliminate puffiness and redness of the skin. The medicine is applied to a cloth or gauze, attached to the affected area for 20 minutes.
When choosing an ointment for inflammation of the joints of the fingers, you need to pay attention to "Dolgit". This remedy has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. Helps in the treatment of small and large joints. The effectiveness is due to inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins that provoke inflammation. With regular use of the cream, pain is significantly reduced, and stiffness becomes less pronounced, and the mobility of the damaged joint increases. You can use all these remedies for 1-4 weeks, and then you need to take a break for a month.
A drug is considered a good anti-inflammatory drug"Nise". Its main component is nimesulide, which accelerates the treatment of various inflammatory processes. It does not contain steroids, and the therapeutic effect is achieved by acting on the enzymes that synthesize prostaglandins. Assign "Nise" for such diseases;
- arthritis;
- rheumatism;
- gout;
- bursitis;
- tendon injury.
The drug eliminates puffiness and swelling, and also returns freedom of movement and relieves pain. The product has a pleasant cooling effect and an antioxidant effect, as it removes toxic substances from the body. It should be applied to a clean and dry area of \u200b\u200bthe skin with a uniform thin layer no more than 4 times a day. It is worth noting that in order to achieve the desired result, it must be applied for at least 1 month.
Hormonal
In inflammatory and autoimmune arthritis, hormonal ointments are used to relieve pain and inflammation in the joints. Hormones contribute to the elimination of puffiness and autoimmune reactions.
They should be used only according to indications and with the permission of the attending doctor. The best remedies include such as Hydrocortisone, Betamethasone, Fluticasone, Diflucortolone.
Warm Up
These are products based on bee, snake venom, bitter pepper tincture, essential oils. They help to accelerate the flow of lymph and blood, improve the nutrition of joint tissues, reduce inflammation and activate metabolic processes. Warming preparations can be used during the rehabilitation period after injuries and pathologies of the joints. However, it is worthremember that they often provoke allergies. The most popular means include the following:
- "Apizartron";
- Gevkamen;
- "Nyatoks";
- Capsicam.
Effective ointment for inflammation of the joints of the shoulder, knee, fingers - "Apizartron". It contains bee venom. It is used for arthritis and arthrosis. This is a fairly effective remedy to quickly cope with pain. In addition, the ointment has an anti-inflammatory effect and removes decay products. It is applied in a thin layer to the affected area, and then massaged. You can apply twice a day.
The drug "Gevkamen" with camphor and essential oils is used for rheumatism and arthritis. This remedy is applied to the inflamed area 3-4 times a day. The maximum dosage per day should be no more than 10 g. The therapeutic course lasts 14 days.
Capsicam gel has an irritating and warming effect. It stimulates blood flow to the tissues and helps to reduce painful manifestations.
Before using such products, you need to conduct an allergy test, as they contain many allergens in their composition. It is strictly forbidden to use them with active inflammation of the joints, as they dilate blood vessels and provoke an increase in inflammatory processes and swelling. It is undesirable to use them for the treatment of children, as they can provoke a burning sensation.
It is worth noting that they have absolutely no therapeutic benefit, they only eliminate pain due to irritation of superficial skinreceptors.
Accelerating regeneration
Means of this group are aimed at inhibiting the progression of the disease by enhancing the regenerative properties. Widely used ointments that relieve inflammation in arthrosis of the knee joint:
- "Virapin";
- Viprosal;
- "Apifor".
The drug "Viprosal" contains snake venom, enhances capillary permeability, helps reduce pain. Considered a very good homeopathic remedy.
The drug "Virapin" contains bee venom, significantly reduces pain and inflammation. Refers to a homeopathic remedy.
The drug "Apifor" has exactly the same effect as "Virapin".
Other remedies
Thai, Korean and Chinese ointments are widely used to treat inflammation of the knee joints. All Thai-made balms are divided into green, white, red, yellow, black in composition and principle of action.
White balm has the mildest composition and is mainly used to prevent joint damage and sprains. It is also used for massage. The big advantage of the balm is that it can be used to treat small children and people with sensitive skin.
The most potent is black Thai balm. It is made from black sesame seeds. It is used to treat intense joint pain, as well as household and sports injuries. Due to its composition, the ointment penetrates deep into the tissues and has a distracting, anti-inflammatory andanalgesic action. Best for acute and chronic arthritis.
Chinese medicine is known for its healing properties. Quite popular is the 999 ointment, which has a warming, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect. It well eliminates swelling, pain, promotes healing and tissue repair. Therefore, it can be used for chronic joint pain, acute arthritis and injuries.
Due to the unique formula, Alezan Joint Cream has a pronounced analgesic, anti-inflammatory and regenerating effect. It is necessary to rub the remedy into sore joints twice a day. The therapeutic course lasts 2-3 weeks.
Rules of application
It is important not only to know how to smear the affected areas with inflammation of the joints, but also to be able to do it correctly. To achieve positive dynamics, you need to follow certain rules.
Ointments for arthritis should be rubbed very slowly into the diseased joint until completely absorbed. The only exception is Diclak Gel, since it rolls off when rubbed. This tool should be applied in a thin layer and wait until it is absorbed by itself.
Treatment must be complex, which is why the use of tablets or injections is required. Ointments cannot eliminate the deformity and restore full mobility to the joints. When the feet are affected by rheumatoid arthritis, the use of external agents is impractical, since this disease has almost no sensitivity to gels andointments.
Contraindications
When applying an ointment for inflammation of the joint of the toes, hands, as well as larger joints, it must be borne in mind that each remedy has certain contraindications. Many medicines are prohibited for:
- pregnancy;
- diseases of the kidneys and liver;
- allergies.
In addition, diseases of the skin, children's age are contraindications. If there is damage to the skin at the site of the affected joint, it is not recommended to use local remedies. When using any medicine, a doctor's consultation is required, and you should also carefully study the instructions.
