Efkamon is a very popular drug not only among sick people, but also among athletes, as well as people who love outdoor activities. This ointment has a locally irritating effect, improves blood circulation in the tissues. Therefore, it effectively relieves pain and inflammation. The plant components that make up the drug almost do not cause allergic reactions and allow the drug to be used by many.
Drug characteristics
This is a combination product containing plant components and chemicals. It is produced in the form of an ointment for external use. It has an irritating effect on the skin, relieves pain, fatigue and inflammation. This effect is due to the special composition:
- hot pepper extract accelerates blood circulation and warms the skin, thereby reducing pain;
- mustard, clove and eucalyptus oils relieve inflammation;
- menthol relaxes muscles;
- camphor warms a little and reduces pain;
- methyl salicylate reduces edema.
Drug action
Thanks to a special combination of plant and chemical components, after applying the ointment to the skin, the following effects are observed:
- blood circulation and nutrition in tissues improves;
- swelling and redness decreases;
- muscles relax;
- inflammation disappears;
- pain goes away.
Indications for use
Often, this drug is prescribed by doctors as part of a comprehensive treatment of diseases of the spine and joints. "Efkamon" is an ointment that effectively helps with radiculitis, osteochondrosis and sciatica. Used in the treatment of myalgia, neuralgia, myositis and arthritis. For occasional use, the drug is suitable for bruises, sprains, muscle strain. Ointment quickly relieves pain and helps to relax after prolonged physical activity.
"Efkamon" (ointment): instructions for use
The drug should be applied with a thin layer to the site of the projection of pain or the inflammatory process. To make it work better, you need to gently rub the balm with massage movements. You can use it up to three times a day. Pain during overexertion, radiculitis or after injuries disappears faster if a warming dressing is applied over the applied ointment.
The composition of the ointment includes several components that can cause irritation of the skin and mucous membranes, therefore, after applying the drug, you need to wash your hands with soap and in no case touch the eyes.
Contraindications and side effects
Due to the fact that the composition of the ointment includes tincture of capsicum, mustard oil, camphor and menthol, it is not always possible to use Efcamon (ointment). The instruction does not recommend applying the drug in cases where the skin is damaged: it contains scratches, abrasions or inflammatory skin diseases. It is contraindicated to use this tool for those people who have an individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Efcamon (ointment) is usually easily tolerated. Its use only in some cases can cause allergic reactions. In case of an overdose, itching and irritation of the skin at the site of application of the drug are also possible.
Efkamon ointment: analogues
There are several drugs with similar effects. They may contain the same components or other irritating substances: alcohol, bee or snake venom. There are some of Efcamon’s most common counterparts.
- Ointment "Arpizartron" also has a distracting effect, but thanks to the bee venom that is part of it. The drug warms, improves blood circulation and metabolism in tissues.
- Ben Gay has an anti-inflammatory effect. Its composition includes only methyl salicylate, levomenthol and menthol. But the ointment effectively relieves pain in muscles and joints.
- "Finalgon" has gained great popularity due to the rapid analgesic effect and the absence of side effects. This can be explained by the special composition. The combination of two components that enhance each other's action improves blood circulation, relieves pain and inflammation. These are nonivamide and nicoboxyl.
- Capsicum relieves muscle and joint pain well. It contains painkillers and anti-inflammatory substances benzyl nicotinate, nonivamide and dimethyl sulfoxide. In addition, the ointment also contains components that have an irritating and warming effect on the skin: turpentine and camphor.
You should never choose a drug for treatment yourself. All of them have their own characteristics and contraindications. Moreover, the choice of drug depends on the cause of the pain.
Reviews on the use of the drug
There are very different opinions about the drug "Efkamon." This ointment helped many, literally put on its feet. According to reviews, the drug effectively relieves pain in the spine and joints, relaxes muscles after hard physical labor and sports. The drug also helps after injuries, hypothermia or sprain.
But there are also negative reviews about the drug "Efkamon." The ointment can cause severe skin irritation, rash, redness, and itching. This means that the drug is not suitable for the person and its use must be discontinued. In addition, you need to know exactly the causes of pain. With some inflammatory diseases, it is impossible to warm the sore spot. Therefore, it is better to use the drug after consulting a doctor.
Warming ointments such as Efcamon are often very effective. But many are frightened by their irritating effect and the possibility of allergies. You can check the skin reaction on a small area of the forearm. If itching and irritation did not appear 15 minutes after application, then the drug can be used.