Apisarthron ointment 20gr

Apisarthron instruction for use

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Composition

In 100 grams of means of ointment Apisarthron contains 10 grams of methyl salicylate, 3 mg of bee venom, 1 gram of allyl isothiocyanate.
Additional substances: white petrolatum, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium cetyl stearyl sulfate, water, cetostearyl alcohol.

Form of issue

Yellowish ointment for external use of a homogeneous consistence, smells of methyl salicylate. 20 or 50 grams in an aluminum tube - 1 tube in a box of cardboard.

pharmachologic effect

Local irritating, analgesic, vasodilating effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Polycomponent medicinal product for external use based on purified bee venom.
Bee venom has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect (strengthens lysosomal membranes), demonstrates antibacterial effects (suppresses the growth of gram-positive microorganisms).
Allyl isothiocyanate (purified mustard seed extract) deeply warms the skin and underlying tissues, stimulates local blood flow, weakens the tonic contraction of the musculature.
Methylsalicylate refers to anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal agents, has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect (blocks the production of prostaglandins, inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase).

Indications for use

The use of ointment Apisarthron is justified:
    in disorders of peripheral nervous activity, accompanied by a feeling of pain (neuralgia, radiculitis, neuritis, back pain);
    pain in muscles, lesions and soft tissue diseases, including those caused by trauma;
    To warm up the muscles before / after physical training and playing sports;
    with injuries of tendons characterized by pain and swelling;
    in diseases of the musculoskeletal system (osteoarthritis, damage to the tissues of the rheumatic nature), degenerative-dystrophic changes and pain in the joints.

Contraindications

    severe forms of renal failure of a chronic type;
    allergy to the components of the drug;
    liver failure;
    neoplasms at the site of application;
    skin diseases at the site of application;
    acute arthritis;
    damage to the integrity of the skin at the site of application;
    suppression of bone marrow hematopoiesis;
    infectious diseases;
    mental disorders;
    age up to 6 years;
    pregnancy and lactation.
It is recommended to prescribe with caution the drug to people aged 6-12 years or with kidney failure.

Side effects

It is rare to have allergic reactions on the skin and irritations in the place of application.

Instructions for use Apisarthron (Method and dosage)

The described ointment with bee venom is used only externally.
A strip of ointment 4-5 cm should be applied evenly to the skin with a layer of up to 1 mm thick for 2.5 minutes until redness and a feeling of warmth appear. Then the ointment is slowly and painfully rubbed into the affected area. To stimulate the therapeutic effect, it is advised to keep the treated areas warm. Similar procedures are recommended 2-3 times a day until the symptoms disappear completely, but not longer than 10 days.

Overdose

Signs of an overdose: skin irritation at the site of application.
Treatment of overdose: stop treatment with ointment, rinse the irritated area with warm water.
With the occasional use of the ointment, irritation of the mucous digestive organs (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting) or an increase in the symptoms of adverse reactions develops. In such cases, enterosorbents are prescribed, sodium sulfate and it is recommended to take large volumes of liquid (but not milk).

Interaction

The drug is able to enhance the effect of anticoagulants and Methotrexate.

Terms of sale

Can be purchased without a prescription.

Storage conditions

Store at temperatures up to 26 ° C. Keep away from children.
Shelf life - three years.

special instructions

If the kidneys are deficient, prolonged use of the drug on extensive surfaces should not be tolerated.
Do not allow contact with eyes, mucous membranes or open wounds.
It is also forbidden to apply ointment to irritated and damaged skin.
After rubbing the ointment hand should be washed with soap and water.

Children

It is forbidden to prescribe ointment for children under 6 years.

Apisarthron in pregnancy and lactation

The described agent should not be used during pregnancy and during lactation.

Reviews about Apisarthron

Reviews about the ointment Apisarthron excellent characterize the drug, patients appreciate its ability to quickly remove the pain. Cases of inefficiency are rare. Side effects are even more rare. The most common complaints about ointment arise because of a caustic and unpleasant odor.