Patch as a remedy is widely used in medical practice. It is easy to use, brings relief from many ailments. The medicinal patch in the modern world already has a different name - the transdermal therapeutic system (TTS). This is really a whole structure for the delivery of the necessary substances to the right place. The drug is slowly released from the surface of the patch and through the upper layers of the skin (dermis) safely penetrates into the circulatory system. In addition to the patch, there is also a film with similar qualities.
Benefits of TTS (Transdermal Therapeutic System)
- Comfort to use.
- The medicine does not harm the stomach because it bypasses it.
- The active substance is delivered to the problem area faster.
- You can quickly stop treatment if the body reacts negatively.
- It is possible to reduce the dose of the medicine as it does notwill be wasted in the digestive tract.
- The rate of drug release can be controlled.
- Well tolerated by children.
Patches can perform various tasks, such as reducing pain, helping to achieve a certain concentration of the drug in the body. But most often they are used as a warming agent.
Classification of medical patches
A wide variety of patches are now on sale. Each type has its own purpose, advantages and disadvantages.
Orthopedic. The composition contains substances that stimulate the production of cartilage tissue, protect cartilage from destruction, and contribute to the restoration of the body. These include a warming patch for the joints.
Warming. The therapeutic effect is based on increased local blood circulation, warming the gluing area. It is used as an additional remedy in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, muscle pain, sciatica and osteochondrosis. The most common is pepper. This is the so-called patch warming for the back. For young children, it is contraindicated, since it is possible to obtain toxic effects, since the skin of a child absorbs drugs more strongly than the dermis of an adult. Do not use for skin diseases. It is necessary to monitor the condition, overheating is possible.
Anti-inflammatory. Does not cause overheating of the area on which it is pasted. Possible allergic reactions todrug components. There are side effects, so it is better to coordinate the application with a specialist.
Antifungal. It is used in the treatment of fungal diseases of the nails and skin. It is used in the diagnosis of "mycosis" after consultation with a doctor. Replaced as it wears.
Nitroglycerin patch. It is used to alleviate the condition of patients with ischemia and frequent angina attacks. It is glued to the chest about 2 times a day. A doctor's recommendation is mandatory, which should provide for a negative impact. Nitroglycerin has many side effects, such as lowering blood pressure.
Anesthetic plaster (with analgesics). It is attached to a painful area, for example, to muscles and joints with osteochondrosis, after injury. It should have a local effect, but part of the active substance, entering the circulatory system, is distributed throughout the body, because of this it is not recommended for pregnant women and children. There are various foot warming patches.
Anti-cellulite. Attaches to areas with this defect. There is an increase in blood flow, which helps excess adipose tissue to dissolve.
Contraceptive. It is glued for a different period, from 1 to 7 days. The dosage and duration of gluing is selected by the doctor. Reliably protects against unwanted pregnancy.
Antinicotine. These patches effectively fight nicotine addiction. Released into the blooddoses of nicotine that gradually decrease over time. The number of patches and the frequency of their application is determined by the narcologist.
Reflective. The effect is based on the reflection of the heat that the human body produces. It does not contain an active active ingredient, so it has practically no contraindications.
Restrictions on the use of medicated patches
Not all drugs can be used in these systems. Only potent ones with certain chemical properties that allow penetration through the skin are suitable. A warming patch requires more time for the effect of the drug to begin to give some result, therefore, in case of urgent delivery of the medicine to a sore spot, it is better to give an injection.
The use of medical patches has a number of contraindications. Cannot be used when:
- circulatory disorders;
- skin diseases;
- diabetes;
- pregnancy;
- allergic reaction to drug components.
With caution and only after consulting a doctor, such remedies are used by women who are breastfeeding. In childhood, only special types of medical patches can be used.
To help children
Treating babies is difficult. During illness, they are capricious, and you also need to put a compress or a heating pad, rinse your throat or drip your nose. All these procedures are not very fond of babies, but it is much easier to attach a warming patch.
In the treatment of childhood colds
- Cooling patch is used to reduce the temperature. Contains menthol, camphor, mint. Relieves the condition, reduces cough.
- Warming. Used when normal temperature persists for several days. The product is able to hold a temperature pleasant for the child for up to 8 hours. A warming cough patch for babies is very common among moms.
- Inhalation. It is fixed on clothes closer to the nose. Medicines in the form of essential oils will evaporate and make breathing easier.
Good reviews from parents get a children's patch against the common cold "Nozzle". The main active substances are camphor and eucalyptus. Such a product performs the following functions:
- Fights viruses.
- Easier breathing.
- Reduces swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa.
- Has a calming effect.
"Nozzle" is not recommended for children under 1 year old. Before using the patch, you should consult your doctor. The healing effect will be achieved faster if you take several cold remedies.
Warming effect
The most popular plaster from this series is pepper. The main active substances are an extract of hot pepper and belladonna leaves. Treatment is provided by increasing blood flow. Tissue nutrition increases, muscle spasm decreases. There are no painkillers in this patch, but a decrease in soreness is noted due to a distracting effect. Often recommendedpepper patch for cervical osteochondrosis and back pain from sciatica. But this remedy must be used with caution, knowing the exact diagnosis. For example, heating pinched nerves and joints with arthritis will lead to serious complications.
How to use it correctly
It is better to stick a warming patch in small pieces so that the effect is only on a certain area, and he althy tissues are not affected. With cervical osteochondrosis, a small plate must be attached to the junction of the thoracic and cervical vertebrae. With sciatica in the chest, it is necessary to glue the area between the shoulder blades. In the case of lumbar sciatica, small strips of patch are placed on the lower back.
People with sensitive skin find it difficult to withstand exposure to pepper products. There is also a patch with a warming effect - this is Ketoral. It warms up the gluing area well, helps the muscles relax and relieves pain. But in case of circulatory disorders, diabetes and pregnancy, it cannot be used. For children under 14 years of age, it is also not recommended to use such a remedy.
Sticky Medicine
Patches help in many situations to cope with the problem, you just need to know how to use such a tool. For example, a medical patch that warms up for coughs and colds can be glued at the very beginning of the disease. So he won't be able to grow stronger. For example, a pepper patch can be glued in strips with a cross on the nose - from the tip to the forehead and along the sides.
Beforeuse, you must read the instructions. It describes in detail how to use it. You can glue such a sticky medicine only on he althy skin. For wounds, abrasions, scratches, this remedy is not recommended. Also, you can not glue moles and warts. It will be easier to peel off the patch if you lubricate it with vegetable oil. In a few minutes, he will leave on his own. Children should shoot like this, as they have especially sensitive skin.
Reviews about the tool
Medical patches are receiving positive feedback from patients who have been treated in this way. The tool does not cause much trouble in use, does not interfere with movement. Only it is not always possible to stick a patch that warms on its own, for example, on the back. When using such funds, the result is felt immediately. But in the case of sore joints, you have to be patient. Note that some types of patches are expensive. This stops people from buying because there are faster remedies in the form of pills and injections.
Doctors have a positive attitude towards the use of patches, especially with a warming effect. Also praised is a patch that warms with coughs and colds. For children, this medicine is the best. Often there are situations when the child needs to be warmed up, and this is difficult to do because of the great mobility of the baby. The patch comes to the rescue in such cases. It is not always convenient for patients to undergo physiotherapy, and a therapeutic patch can to some extent replace their effect.
Conclusion
Recently, treatment with suchpatches are gaining popularity. They are convenient to use, and therapy can not be interrupted even when going to work. The cough patch is an amazing remedy. It is used for colds, back pain and other ailments. After all, it only needs to be pasted in the right place, and it will heal itself - persistently and patiently. It seems like a fantasy, but it is worth trying to understand the reality and effectiveness.
