Everyone has experienced pain more than once. Experiencing discomfort, it is difficult to enjoy life, it is difficult to think constructively, and in general, with severe pain, you can lose consciousness. No wonder there are many drugs that help reduce or eliminate it. In this article, we will consider a drug that has a quick analgesic effect - Flamidez. Instructions for use states that it has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and antirheumatic effects. Active components, interacting with each other, enhance the positive effect of taking the drug. What is included in the composition of the drug "Flamydez"? Instructions for use answers this question and gives a complete picture of the composition of each tablet. 3 active substances, the main components are paracetamol, diclofenac potassium and serratiopeptidase. Consider them in more detail.
The action of diclofenac potassium
There are quite a lot of drugs based on diclofenac, since this common component effectively relieves pain, has anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic effects. It is part of not only tablets, but also various gels and ointments. Especially effectively it affects the inflammatory processes in the cartilage tissue. In this regard, to eliminate pain in osteoporosis and arthritis, the choice most often falls on diclofenac. Elderly people suffering from such diseases always have diclofenac on hand. It is convenient to use Flamidez (tablets) to quickly eliminate pain. Instructions for use among the indications highlights rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Diclofenac potassium and diclofenac sodium
The composition of such drugs most often includes diclofenac sodium. In Flamidez, manufacturers include diclofenac potassium. It differs in that the analgesic effect of the potassium s alt of diclofenac is much faster than the sodium s alt. As with other medicines, diclofenac potassium is included in each tablet in an amount of 50 mg.
Action of paracetamol
Paracetamol is well known to almost every inhabitant of Russia. It copes well with high temperatures and has an analgesic effect. As part of the Flamidez preparation, the instructions for use highlight paracetamol, which, in combination with other substances, enhances its analgesic and antipyretic effect. Its anti-inflammatory effect is insignificant. Parteach tablet contains 500 mg of paracetamol. Paracetamol and diclofenac are excreted in the urine.
Action of serratiopeptidase
Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme isolated from a non-pathogenic intestinal bacterium. It removes swelling and blocks inflammation, and also normalizes vascular permeability. It has a slight analgesic effect. One tablet contains 15 mg of serratiopeptidase.
Indications for use
Who is Flamidez intended for? Instructions for use recommends the drug to people suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system, with diagnoses of "rheumatoid arthritis" or "osteoarthritis"; with inflammation of the female genitourinary system with severe pain; after surgery or injury, with pain at the suture site; with diseases of the upper respiratory tract, in particular with sinusitis. The drug is effective for toothache. Dentists prescribe it to relieve discomfort after tooth extraction. Flamidez can be indicated for pain of any kind, but it must be prescribed by a doctor.
Flamidez dosage forms
The drug is produced in the form of tablets and in the form of a gel. In the drug "Flamydez" (gel), the instructions for use highlight 3 active components. This is 11.6 mg of diclofenac diethylamine, which is identical to 10 mg of diclofenac sodium; 100 mg methyl salicylate; 50 mg menthol. In this case, when applied topically, diclofenac penetrates into the affected membranes, relieving inflammation, menthol dilates blood vessels and provides a slight analgesicaction.
Among the dosage forms of the drug, Flamidez ointment is not mentioned. However, since the gel is still applied, the common name is ointment.
Dosage
How to use Flamidez (tablets)? Instructions for use (the price will be given below) says that the pill should be taken orally as a whole, while not forgetting to drink a glass of water. It is better to do this after a meal, since the effect on the gastrointestinal tract of diclofenac is quite strong. As a rule, adults should take one tablet 2-3 times a day, and teenagers - 1-2 times a day. If there is a need to use the drug for a long time, then the dose should be reduced. Maximum you can drink only 3 tablets per day. It is recommended to stop treatment immediately after the elimination of the symptoms of the disease. Flamidez should not be used as a self-medication. The drug can only be taken under the supervision of a physician!
Flamidez (ointment): instructions for use, price
The ointment is recommended for adults and children over 12 years of age 3-4 times a day, rubbing until completely absorbed. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Do not apply the gel to large areas of the body without the advice of a doctor. As a rule, the doctor recommends using 2-4 grams of gel per application.
The drug is recommended for use in various inflammations of the joints, ligaments, tendons and muscle tissue. Inflammation can be caused by both injuries and various other diseases. After application, there is a decrease in pain and swelling. Healing timeis shrinking. This is how the instructions for use characterize the effect of such a drug.
The price of the ointment varies and depends on the margin of the pharmacy chain. On average, it is about 200 rubles. Tablets cost about the same. Side effects with topical application almost never occur. However, the instructions still indicate rare exceptions. This is a rash, itching, urticaria, and very rarely - bronchospasm. In any case, no matter how few side effects there are, it is dangerous to use the drug without the recommendation of the attending physician.
Side effect
When a doctor prescribes a drug, there are very rarely any side effects, but often patients exceed the recommended rate and use it in an amount much larger than recommended by Flamidez instructions for use. Reviews about his action are mostly positive, but there are those to whom he did not fit. Even if you use the drug yourself, you should not rely on the opinions of other people, it is better to carefully study the instructions for the drug. If the dose is exceeded, disturbances from the stomach and intestines are possible. This is manifested by nausea, vomiting, stool disorder. Perhaps even the development of hepatitis and ulcerative lesions of the gastric mucosa. From the side of the nervous system, the drug can lead to convulsions and tremors, excitability, irritability, and sleep disturbance can be observed. From the side of the heart and blood vessels - changes in blood pressure, anemia.
Allergic reactions
When applieddrug, various allergic reactions are possible. They are individual and depend on the tolerance of each component. Serious ones include eczema, bronchospasm, angioedema, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Use during pregnancy and in children
Topical use of the drug during pregnancy is permissible only in the first 2 trimesters, if the doctor considers that the woman needs it and its benefits will be greater than the risk to the fetus. In the 3rd trimester, the gel is contraindicated. When breastfeeding, do not apply it on the breast and use it for more than 1 week in a row.
Flamidez tablets are contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. If there is a need for drug therapy in a woman of reproductive age, pregnancy should be excluded.
Children under 14 years of age, the drug in any form is contraindicated.
Contraindications
You can not prescribe "Flamydez" for stomach ulcers and intestinal inflammation, as well as for intolerance to the components. With caution, the drug is prescribed to elderly people with heart failure, patients with impaired liver or kidney function, with bronchial asthma and various diseases of the digestive system. It cannot be combined with other NSAIDs. Flamidez gel can be applied externally and taken at the same time as tablets, the main active ingredient of which is diclofenac. It is better to clarify this point with a doctor so that an overdose does not occur.
Alcohol should not be consumed during treatment with the drug, as it enhances the adverse effects on the liver of paracetamol. Diclofenac increases the toxicity of many drugs, and patients have an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Overdose
When poisoning with the drug, there is a significant deterioration in the condition. Appears indigestion, vomiting, abdominal pain, disruption of the liver and kidneys. In such cases, gastric lavage and symptomatic help are indicated. It is advisable to take adsorbents.
From movement to achievement
When the goods entered the market, these words were chosen as the motto of the Flamidez preparation. About 20% of the inhabitants of our planet are people experiencing chronic pain. It is she who makes them go to the doctors. Its effective elimination is the most important task of every manufacturer of painkillers. Manav Jassel, director of Synmedic LTD, hopes for a successful launch and further distribution of the Flamidez preparation, instructions for use, the price and the need for which are known to many residents of Ukraine and Russia. He expresses confidence that the drug will be in demand not only for inpatient but also for outpatient treatment.
Reviews about Flamidez
Reviews about the drug are mostly positive. Patients report rapid pain relief. This effect is described in the instructions for use. The price of the drug is perhaps the only thing that confuses people. It's a little higher than I'd like. Among the negative reviews it is worth notingopinions of people whose pain is associated with chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system. With such pathologies, the drug can show its analgesic effect for a short period of time, so its dosage should be clarified with a doctor. Do not use Flamidez on your own.
Reviews of doctors
About such a drug as Flamidez (gel), instructions for use, the price of which is discussed in the article, doctors respond positively. Good responses are given by doctors who used the medication in postoperative practice in traumatology and orthopedics and got excellent results. Its effectiveness has been proven. The components that make up the composition have been used for a long time, and doctors have no doubts about the advisability of using Flamidez.
Conclusion
Having considered the drug "Flamydez", the price, instructions for use of which you now know, it is worth noting that its components are very widespread. Their combination is expedient and allows you to achieve a good analgesic effect, using doses smaller than usual for this. Reviews of doctors and patients also tell us that the drug is effective and can be used in everyday practice. However, do not forget that any drug should be prescribed by a doctor. Overdose should be treated in a hospital.
