Ointment "Zhivokost", reviews of which are presented in the article, is useful if there are problems with the joints or an injury occurred that led to a violation of the integrity of the bone tissue. This inexpensive tool is popular because it is effective for joint and muscle pain, as well as for inflammatory processes in the organs of the musculoskeletal system.
Description
Ointment "Zhivokost Siberian Health", reviews of which are only positive, is a tool that accelerates the healing of wounds and skin ulcers, stimulates the process of epithelial recovery, accelerates bone growth, and relieves pain. "Zhivokost" is a medicine; comfrey plant is present in its composition.
The anti-inflammatory and hemostatic properties of Zhivokost ointment are widely known. Reviews confirm this. Often it is used for fractures, bruises, injuries. Ointment is released in pharmacies without a prescription, but the use and duration of treatment is best discussed with a doctor.
Indications
According to the instructions and reviews, ointment "Zhivokost" well helps with the following problems:
- Neuralgia.
- Lumbago.
- Myalgia.
- Arthritis
- Long non-healing wounds.
- Radiculitis.
- Rheumatism
- Osteochondrosis.
- Bruises.
- Irritating skin surface.
- Closed fractures.
- Dry skin.
- Cracks.
- Trophic ulcers.
Instructions for use
In reviews of the ointment "Zhivokost" people note that the drug is easy to use. It is used only externally. It is necessary to apply the ointment with a thick layer on the painful area, then rub it thoroughly into the skin. This procedure is carried out two to three times a day.
You can apply ointment at night under a bandage. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the disease, so the duration is determined by the doctor. Do not use the ointment for longer than four to six weeks in a row. If you use "Zhivokost" in increased dosages, adverse reactions may occur. If signs of an allergy appear, the drug is canceled, and the remnants of the product are washed off the skin.
What is comfrey? This is a plant that has been used in medicine since ancient times. It is used externally for fractures, injuries, injuries, that is, in all cases where rapid healing and elimination of unpleasant sensations is required. It makes sense to be treated with stomach-based products if there are cracks on the skin, trophic ulcers.
Structure
Ointment for joints "Zhivokost", reviews of which are presented below, is a light brown or beige color. It has a characteristic smell. Its composition contains active components:
- Comfrey tincture.
- 40% ethanol.
- Vitamin E Oily Solution
It also has additional substances:
- Soft white paraffin.
- Corn oil.
- Glycerol.
- Emulsifier T-2.
- Flavoring.
- Water.
- E-218.
Sale ointment in a cardboard box in tubes or banks.
Contraindications
Very few contraindications for ointment "Zhivokost". User reviews confirm this. It should not be used for hypersensitivity to the components, as well as children under the age of twelve. In addition, you can not use this medicine during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, since the composition of the ointment can tone the uterus.
Side effects
In reviews of ointment "Zhivokost" it says that it practically does not cause unwanted reactions. Side effects, which are extremely rare, include such manifestations of an allergic reaction:
- Itching
- Edema.
- Burning.
- Fever.
If such symptoms appear, then the use of ointment should be discontinued.
Analogs
Many analogues are available in ointment "Zhivokost". In the reviews, patients mention this. If, for any reason, the agent in question is not suitable, it can be replaced with any drug that includes comfrey. The following products are available on the pharmaceutical market:
- Cream-balm "Zhivokost with chondroitin". This drug activates the regeneration of bone and cartilage, restores local immunity, and relieves inflammation, back pain, joints, muscles, ligaments, and lower back. Used for sprains, bruises and fractures.
- Balm "Zhivokost (comfrey)". This is a natural multicomponent drug that has a different effect on the joints, taking into account the disease. Comfrey restores damaged tissue, regenerates, improves the quality of synovial fluid, heals microtraumas, accelerates bone fusion during fractures.
- "911 Zhivokost" - gel balm. It is used as an additional tool in the treatment of joint diseases (gout, radiculitis, arthritis, arthrosis). The gel restores damaged tissue, relieves swelling, muscle cramps.
- "Zhivokost Bee venom" - a balm for the body. It normalizes the functional state of the musculoskeletal system, has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-edematous properties, improves blood circulation, prevents salt formation, reduces the risk of joint diseases.
- "Boswellia Larkspur". The tool has a versatile effect on the joints. Bosvelia in the composition has an antiseptic and decongestant property, relieves inflammation in the joints, restores damaged skin, improves their nutrition.
- "Larkspur warming up." Balm eliminates inflammation, swelling, regenerates damaged tissues. The composition includes chilli pepper, golden mustache, chondroitin sulfate, mummy, comfrey.
- "Larkspur with saffron oil". Used cream-balm auxiliary in the treatment of osteochondrosis, radiculitis, arthritis, arthrosis. Restores damaged tissue, removes swelling, cramping, heals fractures and bruises. Camelina seed oil (it’s not a mushroom) contains useful trace elements that increase the energy potential of the body’s cells, eliminate discomfort, nourish the connective tissue.
- Balm "Zhivokost Bishafit". Relieves inflammation, relieves pain, regenerates, activates metabolic processes. The composition includes a golden mustache, marsh cinquefoil, tea tree oil, ant alcohol, mummy, burdock, d-panthenol, medicinal plant oils.
The instructions and reviews for Dr. Taise's ointment with a live-bone are described in which cases it helps. This preparation contains ethanol, comfrey and vitamin E. The same components also include other comfrey-based ointments. However, the auxiliary substances of this particular ointment are corn oil, conifer fragrance and preservatives. Use it for pain in the joints, in different departments of the musculoskeletal system, for injuries, bruises and sprains, closed fractures.
The action of this tool is determined by what is included in its composition. Comfrey root has healing properties that have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, they contribute to the formation of bone marrow, regenerate tissue. Vitamin E nourishes the cells and prevents their destruction. To avoid unpleasant side reactions, it is necessary to apply a small amount of ointment to the skin and wait a while. If there is no redness, itching does not occur, then the tool can be used.
Do not apply ointment if there is an allergic reaction. In addition, you should avoid getting it on the mucous membranes, open wounds. Avoid contact with eyes and nose. If symptoms worsen during treatment with ointment, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Price
In reviews of Dr. Tice's ointment with a gastropod "Comfrey with Vitamin E" it says that its main advantage is affordable cost. In pharmacies, the average price is 165 rubles. It all depends on the volume and packaging. There are cheaper analogues. So, comfrey balm (50 ml) can be purchased for only 82 rubles, Zhivokost Bee venom (50 ml) costs 85 rubles, and Zhivokost with mushroom butter (100 ml) is sold at a price of 108 rubles.
Reviews
As for the reviews, opinions about ointments with comfrey are mixed. Consider the pros of the tool. Users who use it for joint pain and other problems of the musculoskeletal system, note the following effects:
- Heals small wounds, promotes rapid regeneration of large ones.
- Relieves pain.
- It has a pleasant smell and a comfortable consistency.
- The composition contains natural ingredients;
- It relieves inflammation on the skin and joints.
- No harm.
- Does not burn skin.
- Can be used for children.
- A minimum of chemistry in the composition.
- It is well absorbed and leaves no residue on clothing.
Despite the large number of advantages, the Zhivokost ointment has drawbacks. Some users report such disadvantages:
- It does not anesthetize.
- To undergo treatment with ointment, you need to buy several jars.
- With severe pain, it only slightly alleviates the condition.
- the ointment base is oily;
- You need to wait a while for the ointment to begin to act.
- There are cheaper analogues.
- It is not recommended to use during pregnancy and lactation.
- The specific smell of pine (for some products with comfrey).
- It does not help with back pain.
In general, the remedy is good. It has a pleasant consistency, the most natural composition, a wide spectrum of action.