Statistics show that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are by far the most sought-after drug among buyers of different age groups. These drugs help patients feel better. They are taken for symptomatic treatment for various pathologies. Some NSAIDs must be taken orally or administered rectally, while others are meant for external use. Today's article will introduce you to one of these tools - Piroxicam gel. Instructions for use, description of the drug and its analogues will be given for review.
Information about the drug: composition and dosage form
What important information does the instructions for use tell the consumer about Piroxicam gel? Description of the medicinalmeans begins with its composition. The abstract says that the drug contains the active ingredient of the same name: piroxicam. Its concentration is 1% or 0.5%. Also, the manufacturer supplements the medicine with special components. Available for external use in tubes or glass containers, the volume of which is 30, 50 or 100 grams.
How does the drug work?
Before you start using Piroxicam gel, the instructions for use should be carefully studied by each consumer. Do not miss an important point and find out how the drug works on the patient's body. The effectiveness of the drug is due to the substances that make up its composition.
The drug, when taken orally in the form of tablets, is immediately absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. When used externally, the drug enters the patient's body through direct contact with the skin. The drug is absorbed at the site of application, providing a pronounced anesthetic and antipyretic effect. The drug relieves the inflammatory process, has an antirheumatic effect. The work of the gel begins immediately after its application to areas of the body and lasts from 4 to 12 hours (depending on the type of pathology). Residues of the drug are excreted through the excretory system of the body in no more than a day.
Indications for use of the drug
What is Piroxicam gel for? Instructions for use informs that this medication is used for pain (muscle and joint) of various origins. The manufacturer recommends resorting to the external remedy "Piroxicam" for the following indications:
- arthritis (rheumatoid or gouty);
- rheumatism;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- osteoarthritis;
- sciatica;
- myalgia, neuralgia;
- sciatica;
- bursitis;
- arthralgia;
- inflammatory pathologies of the musculoskeletal system (in adults and children from 14 years old).
Medication for internal use also helps to cope with febrile conditions caused by infection. Tablets are used for the purpose of pain relief in case of periodic ailments in women and pain syndrome of various origins.
Restrictions and warnings
Not always and not everyone can safely use Piroxicam gel. Instructions for use do not allow the use of the drug in case of hypersensitivity to its components. The application of an external preparation is contraindicated if the patient has previously experienced an allergy to other NSAIDs or aspirin. It is forbidden to use the medication for serious disorders in the liver or kidneys. Treatment should not be performed if pain occurs at the site of an open or bleeding wound.
With extreme caution, the external agent is used among sensitive people prone to allergic reactions. If an unexpected reaction to this medication occurs during treatment, then it must be discontinued.
Children, pregnant and lactating womenmoms
Does not recommend the use of the drug "Piroxicam" during pregnancy and breastfeeding instructions for use. Ointment, gel (sometimes also called a cream) are able to penetrate into the bloodstream, getting into breast milk. From there, the medicine enters the baby's body along with natural food. Despite the manufacturer's recommendations not to prescribe medication during pregnancy, sometimes it is still necessary. In this situation, doctors try to avoid therapy in the first trimester (when the main formation of embryonic systems takes place) and in the last (before childbirth).
The drug is not prescribed for children under the age of 14 due to the lack of clinical data on such therapy.
Gel "Piroxicam": instructions for use
Since the drug is an external agent, it is used, respectively, on the surface of the body. "Piroxicam" is applied in a small amount to the affected area, gently rubbing into the skin. The multiplicity of application is 3-4 times a day, as needed. It is recommended to apply a bandage to enhance effectiveness, but this is not a prerequisite. When using the tool, follow the rules:
- wash your hands and open the drug package;
- pierce the protective membrane on the tube with the back of the cap;
- squeeze out the right amount of gel and rub it in;
- wash your hands thoroughly with soap;
- close the tube and store at no more than 25 degrees for 6 months.
Adverse reactions
The therapy is expected to have a positive effect on the patient's condition. But this does not always happen. In some situations, "Piroxicam" (gel) - instructions for use tells - causes side reactions:
- Allergy is the most common ailment resulting from the application of the drug. This effect is manifested by a skin rash, dryness of the integument, itching and swelling. Less commonly, the patient may experience catarrhal manifestations of allergies (bronchospasm, lacrimation, rhinorrhea).
- Disturbances from the digestive system when applied externally are very rare. If you accidentally ingest Piroxicam Gel - the instructions for use warn you - you will experience abdominal pain, nausea, upset stool and vomiting.
- The nervous system may suffer from uncontrolled use of the drug. In such cases, the consumer has a headache, drowsiness, apathy, a disorder in the perception of the surrounding world.
- Rarely, the drug can affect the functioning of the excretory system: provoke kidney failure, nephritis, diuresis distortion.
Be sure to stop treatment and consult a doctor if you have to deal with one or more of the consequences of treatment.
When are analogues needed?
If for some reason you cannot purchase Piroxicam gel, the instructions for use of analogues recommend choosing together with a specialist. Alternative meansshould be used if the patient has intolerance to piroxicam or is allergic to this component. Also, an alternative is selected in the case when the declared medication is not available in pharmacies.
Today, all substitute medicines are divided into two main groups: full analogues of the drug "Piroxicam" and alternative drugs based on other constituent components. Absolute generics include medicines for external use, which include the active ingredient piroxicam. Consider them in more detail.
Drug "Finalgel"
Popular substitutes for the Piroxicam gel, the instructions for use and the photo of which are presented to your attention, is Finalgel. This drug is also used externally. It contains the active ingredient piroxicam in the amount of 5 mg per gram of the drug. The drug effectively suppresses inflammatory processes, acting on COX 1 and COX 2. In diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the drug is recommended for use within 3-4 months. If you use the medicine for a sports injury, then the duration of its use should be no more than 2 weeks. The drug "Finalgel" is produced by the German pharmaceutical company.
Erazon Gel
Another piroxicam-based drug that can replace the claimed medicine. This tool is less in demand than its predecessor. Despite this, the composition and principle of operation of the drugs are absolutely identical. This substitute is not recommended.along with a bandage. Apply the product to clean skin and allow it to fully absorb.
Other substitutes
Even if you cannot find "Piroxicam Verte" (gel) in the pharmacy, the instructions for use will not tell you which analogue to choose. It is better to clarify this information with your doctor or consult a pharmacist. Today, the pharmacological market is replete with a variety of medicines for external use. Drugs have a similar effect:
- "Voltaren", "Ortofen", "Diklovit" - the active substance diclofenac;
- "Nurofen", "Dolgit" - the active substance ibuprofen;
- "Indomethacin", "Indovazin" - the active ingredient is indomethacin;
- "Fastum", "Bystrumgel", "Ketonal" - the active ingredient is ketoprofen.
If a substitute for Piroxicam is required due to an allergy, then only a doctor should choose an analogue after assessing all risk factors and individual characteristics of the patient's body.
Medical recommendations and reviews
You already know what the instructions for use say about Piroxicam (gel). Reviews of this medicine are different. For some consumers, the drug was suitable, but for others it turned out to be ineffective.
Most users use the medication as prescribed by the doctor, they are satisfied with the course. Consumers say that the gel is great for coping with joint and muscle pain. The positive effect becomes noticeable within a few minutes after application. The drug has no unpleasant odor and does not leave marks on clothes. It is only important to wait until the drug is completely absorbed into the skin. This fact allows you to take an external anesthetic with you to work, on a trip. The medication does not require special storage conditions, which is also important. One cannot but rejoice at the cost of the drug, which does not exceed 150 rubles. For comparison, it should be said that the popular analogue "Finalgel" costs about 400 rubles.
Negative reviews about the drug are already harder to find, but this can also be done. The ineffectiveness of the drug is declared by those consumers who used the drug without prior medical consultation. Doctors report that the self-diagnosis was simply made incorrectly. That is why Piroxicam (gel) turned out to be ineffective. Instructions for use, consumer reviews and doctors say that the strength of the drug increases significantly if you use additional Piroxicam capsules for internal use.
Recommendations from doctors are aimed at warning patients not to use the medication on their own. The fact is that it is not always necessary to use it. Despite all the positive reviews and opinions, in some cases Piroxicam does not help. Only a specialist can determine whether you need this tool or whether there is a need to use another.
Summarize
From the article you were able to learn about the Russian anti-inflammatory andanesthetic drug - Piroxicam gel. Instructions for use, descriptions and reviews with analogues are given for review. Despite the availability (over-the-counter sale and inexpensive cost), as well as good reviews, do not use the medicine yourself. If you have he alth problems, be sure to consult a doctor and find out which drug will help alleviate your suffering. All the best to you, do not get sick!
