Diseases of the spine and joints, worrying most people after forty years, greatly reduce the quality of life. In addition to periodic and regular pains, mobility is seriously limited and a ban on simple actions is imposed. The fermented preparation "Karipain plus" copes with the problem of joint pain. He fights not only with symptoms, but also with the causes of pathology. Below we consider in more detail this drug, instructions for use and reviews of the drug.
What it is
The main indications for using Caripain Plus are vertebral and joint diseases. The tool shows high efficiency when applied during electrophoresis - a procedure that helps to painlessly introduce the necessary substances into the patient's body using current pulses.
When developing Caripain Plus, manufacturers took into account and eliminated the disadvantages of analogues, and also used more modern means for cleaning components.
Structure
The drug contains active components of plant and animal origin. The main active ingredients are papaya juice enzymes. They selectively affect cartilage and break down protein masses that have lost viability, while not affecting healthy tissue. Among the auxiliary ingredients can be identified:
- hyaluronic acid (serves as an additional lubricant, has an anesthetic effect);
- chondroitin (retains moisture in tissues, activates regenerative processes, returns the amortizing properties of cartilage, relieves inflammation);
- transcutol (promotes the penetration of active ingredients through the layers of the skin to the tissues, without violating the cellular structure).
The polymers included in the composition of the drug, obtained from the shell of crustaceans, improve metabolic processes in cartilage tissues.
Release Forms
The drug is available in the following forms:
- Cream.
- Gel.
- "Karipain plus" - powder for electrophoresis.
"Caripain +": how to apply
Most often, dry balm is prescribed in conjunction with the Karipain Ultra gel. Both agents have a high degree of absorption, due to which the active component quickly reaches the problem area and stimulates recovery processes. Caripain Ultra contains more papain. It is recommended for patients with vertebral pathologies, arthritis, disc herniation and arthrosis. The drug is characterized by high rates of recovery of patients.
The instructions for use "Caripain plus" indicates that it should be used only in medical institutions, as it is a powder for electrophoresis. It is believed that the combination of gel and dry balm improves results and increases the chances of recovery.
The drug is used in the form of applications on the damaged area for 20-25 days. In severe cases, the course is extended to 30 days.
Electrophoresis
Dry powder is introduced from the side of the positively charged pole. For each procedure, one bottle of substance is needed. The temperature of the gaskets should not exceed 39 °. In this case, the current strength should be in the range of 10 - 15 mA. Electrophoresis should begin with five minutes, gradually increasing the time to 20 minutes. The therapeutic course is 20 procedures, after its completion a second course is possible only after two months.
To obtain the result, it is recommended to alternate electrophoresis with gel. For the treatment of osteochondrosis, one course is enough. Intervertebral hernia therapy larger than five millimeters is performed in three stages with an interval of two months.
In what cases can I use
Caripain plus (dry balm) is used to treat joint diseases and structural disorders in the tissues of the spine. It can be used for prevention, conservative treatment, as well as in combination with other drugs. The drug is actively prescribed when:
- arthrosis;
- articular contractures;
- arthritis;
- disc herniation;
- hernia of the spine;
- osteochondrosis;
- intervertebral hernia;
- tunnel syndrome.
Use for disc herniation
If this disease occurs, surgery is most often recommended. Surgical intervention quickly relieves pain and significantly improves the patient’s well-being. During surgery, the hernia is mechanically excised.
Before agreeing to this type of treatment, it is worth trying more gentle. As a rule, these include: physiotherapy, exercise therapy and massage. These methods come down to strengthening the muscle corset and relieving spasm. Together with the above methods, treatment with Karipain Plus is often used.
This tool is suitable both to alleviate the chronic form of the disease, and to relieve the acute phase. Papain acts on cartilage. At the same time, it promotes the restoration of still living tissues and accelerates the destruction of the dead. Thanks to the glucosamine that is part of the regeneration is very fast.
Use for hernia of the spine
Dry powder "Karipain plus" has a positive effect on the condition of the intervertebral discs. Due to its composition, it accelerates tissue repair and positively affects the function of depreciation of the spine. The most effective methods of using the drug are phonophoresis or electrophoresis. With a vertebral hernia, the electrode pads are placed longitudinally along the site of its formation. Most often, three courses of such procedures are needed. Between the courses swimming and exercise therapy are recommended.
You should be aware that a hernia, complicated by a pinched nerve and impaired circulation in the area of its formation, most often requires urgent surgical intervention.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, "Karipain plus" is not recommended for use in the following cases:
- children under the age of 15;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- with diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
- with hypertension;
- in case of increased body temperature;
- with diseases of the kidneys and liver;
- in case of individual intolerance to the substances that make up the composition.
The use of the drug in the elderly should be carried out only after a complete examination.
Side effects
Usually, side effects are manifested in the form of allergic reactions of the body to one of the ingredients that make up the composition. Most often this occurs during the electrophoresis procedure and manifests itself in the form of redness, rash and itching. In some cases, hyperthermia occurs.
Combination with other drugs
The effect of "Caripain plus" on the body is minimal. Due to local application, a slight absorption of the substance into the blood is observed. Therefore, there is no complex effect of the drug on the body.
The use of alcohol in small doses does not affect the medical process.
How to buy and where to store
The gel and cream are dispensed without a prescription from a doctor, unlike the dry balm Karipain Plus (bottle 1 g), for the sale of which you must have a prescription from your doctor.
Shelf life is 2 years under the following conditions: air temperature not higher than 5 ° C, in the absence of direct sunlight.
Analogs
Analogues of a drug of the same pharmacological group can be called:
- Nise.
- "Prolide."
- Tizanil.
- Nimesulide.
- "Nimesil."
- Sirdalud.
Reviews
On the Web you can find many reviews about the drug "Caripain plus". Some patients recognize its effectiveness in the treatment of joint diseases, especially with the use of electrophoresis. There are opinions that the tool begins to act only after 15 procedures.
Negative reviews indicate the manifestation of individual intolerance to the components that make up the composition. Not for all patients, Karipain therapy is effective.
When carrying out the required number of treatment courses, the medicine shows good results.
Conclusion
It should be remembered that the choice of the form of the drug depends on the severity of the symptoms of the pathology, the area of the inflammatory process and the capabilities of the patient himself. Electrophoresis is considered the most effective when using drugs based on plant enzymes. In any case, you should consult a doctor to make a diagnosis and choose the appropriate course.