As a rule, the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system is preferred by health workers in a comprehensive manner to immediately affect all pathogenic processes that occur in the body. Among the nth amount of drugs, Traumeel (injections) is usually present. Instructions for use contain complete information about this drug.
The composition of the medication
In its composition, Traumeel is considered a homeopathic remedy. He is preferred in cases where it is necessary to treat soft tissue injuries: postoperative sutures, injuries, burns. The drug has a mild effect on the affected areas, as evidenced by numerous reviews. "Traumeel" (injections) is a very effective medicine due to the large number of flora representatives that make up its composition.
The components of the medication are pharmacy aconite and mountain arnica, belladonna and Virginia witch hazel, perforated with St. John's wort and medicinal daisy, pharmacy chamomile and comfrey, ordinary yarrow and purple coneflower, calendula, mercury (mercury) and gray liver. All these components included in the "Traumeel" (injection) have a complex effect on the human body.
Pharmacological effect of the drug
This is a multicomponent homeopathic medicine. Means "Traumeel" has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and antiexudative effect. The medicine is able to quickly stop bleeding and relieve swelling of soft tissues in the affected area, relieve pain, increase vascular tone and reduce their permeability.
The anti-inflammatory effect is exerted by pharmacy aconite, belladonna and gammamelis, as well as St. John's wort and echinacea. Anesthesia occurs under the complex influence of the same belladonna and gammamelis, daisies and chamomiles, calendula. Yarrow provides a yarrow, and granulation tissue is formed under the influence of calendula. The resorption of hematomas is facilitated by mountain arnica. A good aseptic and tonic is perforated St. John's wort. A medicinal daisy is able to suppress a fever and is involved in the processes of normalizing the general metabolism. Chamomile stimulates wound healing and has an antiallergic property.
In other words, the principle of the effect of the drug "Traumeel" consists in its ability to stimulate immunological reactions by activating a clone of Th3 lymphocytes. The result of this effect is the normalization of the balance between cytokine antagonists in the area of localization of inflammation. This process is also associated with the weakening of symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, impaired functioning.
The combined effect of all these components quickly brings relief to patients (according to reviews). "Traumeel" (injections) can rightfully be considered an effective drug that provides a positive result in a number of diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Indications for use
The scope of this medication is very, very extensive. According to the instructions for use, for the drug "Traumeel" indications may be as follows:
- inflammatory and degenerative phenomena of the musculoskeletal system and organs of vision, eye injuries;
- swelling after surgery or injuries;
- inflammatory processes of the respiratory system (pneumonia, bronchitis, nonspecific processes in the lungs) and sinuses;
- purulent inflammation (mastitis, suppuration of fistulas, trophic lesions);
- gingivitis and periodontitis, otitis media (chronic, acute);
- pain accompanying arthrosis, osteochondrosis;
- skin lesions (boils, carbuncles, abscesses, eczema, etc.);
- bone fractures, hemorrhages, bruises, dislocations, hematomas, sprains, traumatic brain injuries and their consequences.
As you can see, quite a lot of indications exist with the medication “Traumeel”. Injections, the use of which is indicated for a variety of diseases of an inflammatory nature, are prescribed exclusively by a doctor.
Dosage and dosage regimen
One ampoule of the Traumeel medication (injection) contains 2.2 mg of the active substance. A single dose for adult patients is 1 ampoule. The drug "Traumeel" for children over 6 years of age is prescribed in the same amount. For preschool children, 1/6 of the volume contained in one ampoule is used.
Depending on the nature of the disease, the medication can be administered under the skin, intramuscularly, intradermally, inside the joint, according to the method of biopuncture. In the acute stages of diseases, doctors usually recommend taking 1 ampoule per day, with massive lesions, the dose can be doubled.
For children suffering from acute respiratory infections (of any nature - viral, bacterial, mixed), an ampoule solution is often prescribed for oral administration. In this case, the contents are dissolved in 50 ml of water, and half an hour before a meal, 2 ml are dripped into the child's mouth. The procedures are repeated 5 days 4-5 times a day.
How else to use the drug "Traumeel" (injections)? The instruction allows you to apply it in the form of drops in the nose with sinusitis. The contents of 1 ampoule are instilled nasally for 3-4 procedures. During the day, the number of procedures, depending on the severity of the patient's condition, can vary from 5 to 9 doses (approximately 2 ampoules).
Pregnant women and lactating mothers are prescribed Traumeel individually and as directed by the attending physician.
If the patient takes glucocorticosteroid hormones, then, with the use of Traumeel, their dosage can be reduced.
Contraindications
Contraindications of the drug "Traumeel" include increased sensitivity to its components. It is known, for example, that a sufficiently large number of patients is hypersensitive to yarrow, pharmacy chamomile, perennial daisy, coneflower, mountain arnica or other representatives of the family Asteraceae. Many consumers leave feedback about this.
"Traumeel" (injections) are not prescribed for patients suffering from tuberculosis, leukemia, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis. Do not use this medication for patients with HIV infection and any other autoimmune pathologies.
Side effects
Let's look at what side effects occur after applying the Traumeel medication. Injections often contribute to the development of allergic reactions. Less often you can hear about the appearance in the area of the procedure of swelling, itching, redness. There have been cases when patients reported increased salivation after taking the drug.
If any unwanted effects are manifested, the medication should be discontinued and seek medical advice.
What to look for?
Since the medicine "Traumeel" is homeopathic, when it is taken, the existing symptoms of the disease may temporarily worsen. There is a so-called primary deterioration. In this case, as well as with the development of side effects, the optimal solution would be to stop taking injections and consult a doctor.
The drug does not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions, as well as the management of vehicles and other mechanisms.
Tablets
The same drug is offered to consumers in a different form. The drug "Traumeel C" (tablets) is a sublingual medicine. Its composition includes almost all of the same components as in the injection. As auxiliary, lactose and magnesium stearate act.
Tablets are most often prescribed as a component of complex treatment for inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system (epicondylitis, bursitis, styloiditis, tendovaginitis, etc.). In addition, the tool is quite effective in treating post-traumatic conditions, sprains, dislocations.
The standard dosage regimen is 1 tablet under the tongue three times a day. This is best done a quarter of an hour before meals. If you are prescribed the drug "Traumeel S", the tablets are taken for at least 14 days (sometimes more). Treatment of inflammatory processes requires a longer course (up to 1 month).
Ointments and drops
In addition to injections and tablets, there are other forms of the drug. Drops (10) are usually prescribed three times a day, although with edema, a single dose increases to 30. The required amount of the drug is diluted in a teaspoon of water and kept in the mouth for 1-2 minutes before swallowing.
The ointment is rubbed into the affected area 2-3 times during the day (in the acute stages of the disease it is possible more often - up to 5 times). The imposition of a medical dressing is acceptable. Health workers leave positive reviews about the drug. "Traumeel" (injections, tablets, drops, ointment) will be more effective if several forms are used at once.
Analogs
For Traumeel, analogues (structural) with equally high efficiency have not yet been developed. However, the medication has such an extensive composition with many components that among the existing homeopathic and dosage forms, of course, there are agents that have a similar effect on the human body. These include with confidence the drug “Finalgon”, “Nikoflex”, “Niser”, “Target T”, “Menovazin”, “Biofreeze”.
How to use substitutes for the drug "Traumeel"? Analogues of the drug are prescribed only after consulting a doctor. Before using them, it is recommended that you carefully read the instructions.
Price range
The cost of the drug "Traumeel" depends on the form of release. For example, 5 ampoules of 2.2 mg each will cost 700-725 rubles. If the course of treatment is long enough, then it will be more profitable to purchase a package of 100 ampoules at a price of 8600 rubles.
Traumeel S tablets (50 pieces) can be purchased for 400 rubles (slight fluctuations in one direction or another are possible). An ointment or gel (50 g) the pharmacy chain offers at a price of 470 to 500 r. Homeopathic drops (30 ml) can be bought for 530 rubles. Despite the fact that the treatment with Traumeel is quite expensive, it is still very effective.
The opinion of patients and specialists about the medicine
The majority of consumers who used this homeopathic medicine were satisfied with the effect obtained. The medication is able to deal with a whole list of problems of the musculoskeletal system and a variety of skin lesions. To obtain the most complete information, the Traumeel drug is always accompanied by an instruction.
The price of the drug is quite high, and this fact is one of the drawbacks. If a long course of therapy is ahead, quite serious financial investments will be required.
In addition, consumers say that Traumeel is far from always available in pharmacies. However, these factors in no way diminish its effectiveness.
One of the unexpected positive reviews about the drug "Traumeel" was its effective use in veterinary medicine. Many consumers treated their home pets (cats and dogs) who received serious injuries with this homeopathic medicine. And in most cases, the animals recovered.
There are, of course, negative reviews about the drug Traumeel. Against the background of prolonged use of this drug, side effects often develop in the form of edema, redness and itching. In most cases, this reaction of the body is dictated by individual sensitivity to the components of the drug. And since more than 13 components are included in its composition, it is not surprising that some patients have developed allergic manifestations.