Disturbances in the musculoskeletal system, a variety of pathological changes in the joints and their injuries are always accompanied by intense pain and inflammation. Local remedies help to deal with such symptoms, for example, the popular Dolgit cream. This is a non-steroidal drug that brings quick relief from joint pain and restores mobility.
Composition and form of release
Dolgit is made in the form of a thick white cream with a viscous texture and a pleasant aroma. The main active ingredient of the drug is ibuprofen - a component that has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Each gram of cream contains 50 mg of the active ingredient.
The composition of the cream includes such substances:
- glycerol monostearate;
- propylene glycol;
- xanthan gum;
- distilled water;
- lavender oil;
- polyoxyethylene stearate;
- triglycerides;
- nerolium oil;
- methyl paraben sodium.
Drug properties
In what cases is Dolgit cream used and from what does it help? The mechanism of its action is based on the inhibition of the production of substances that contribute to the conduct of pain impulses. However, ibuprofen has the following effect:
- stops the inflammatory process;
- reduces swelling of soft tissues;
- eliminates swelling;
- normalizes mobility;
- relieves the feeling of stiffness.
The tool is quite quickly absorbed into the skin and penetrates into its deep layers, due to which the main active substance begins to work only 15-20 minutes after application. According to the instructions and reviews, Dolgit cream provides pain relief for 4-5 hours.
Ibuprofen derivatives penetrate the bloodstream, then enter the liver cells and are excreted by the kidneys along with urine.
Indications for use
The scope of use of the drug is described in detail in the instructions for the cream "Dolgit". What does this remedy help with? The drug is recommended for many dystrophic, degenerative and inflammatory pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. On the network you can find many positive reviews that prove the effectiveness of Dolgit cream.
What helps the remedy? Here is a list of the main indications for the use of this drug:
- Ankylosing spondylitis;
- tendonitis;
- lumbago;
- domestic, sports, and work-related injuries in which soft tissue remains intact;
- rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis;
- osteochondrosis;
- myalgia;
- damage to joints and ligaments;
- period of exacerbation of gout;
- sciatica;
- rheumatism;
- radicular syndrome;
- tenosynovitis;
- radiculitis;
- deforming osteoarthrosis;
- bursitis;
- humeroscapular periarthritis;
- stiffness of movements.
According to the instructions and reviews, Dolgit cream can, among other things, be used for joint displacement, muscle tears and sprains, post-traumatic edema and other tissue injuries.
Contraindications
The use of Dolgit cream is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is also prohibited for people with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug. In this situation, the medicine should be replaced with one of the analogues.
According to reviews, Dolgit cream can cause an asthma attack, the development of allergies or swelling of soft tissues. Usually, such symptoms appear in people who are hypersensitive to the components of the drug.
In addition, the cream can not be applied to open wounds and damaged skin. The absolute contraindications for which you can not use "Dolgit" include the following conditions:
- weeping dermatosis;
- infected abrasions and wounds;
- open wounds;
- fresh scars;
- severe skin pathologies;
- age up to 14 years.
Instructions for use of cream "Dolgit"
According to reviews, using this drug is very convenient. The cream has a light, pleasant texture that is easy to apply and quickly absorbed. The medicine is intended for external use only.
How to use the cream? Some features to keep in mind.
- The cream must be rubbed into the skin with gentle massaging movements. This must be done until it is completely absorbed.
- Before application, the treated area should be thoroughly cleaned - washed with soap, wipe dry, wait for drying and grease with an antiseptic.
- Do not use too much cream and apply an occlusive dressing to the treated area.
- Avoid getting the drug on the mucous membranes, as well as open wounds, deep abrasions and scratches.
- After the application procedure, be sure to wash your hands.
Bruising medication
In sports, domestic and industrial injuries of soft tissues, the inflammatory process often develops. Usually, bruises are accompanied by severe soreness, swelling and the appearance of hematomas. According to reviews, the use of Dolgit cream quite quickly relieves inflammation, reduces swelling and greatly facilitates overall well-being.
Apply the product should be a thin layer directly on the damaged area 3-4 times during the day. The daily dosage of the drug should not exceed 250 mg of ibuprofen, which are contained in 25-30 g of the drug. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the traumatologist, usually it is 7-10 days.
“Long” can also be used to eliminate bruising. Ibuprofen helps eliminate inflammation in the blood vessels and relieves pain. Nerolium and lavender oils have a local irritant effect. As a result, there is an acceleration of blood flow and resorption of hematomas. To eliminate bruises, Dolgit cream is used until they completely disappear.
The use of the drug for pain in the spine
Discomfort in the back is characteristic of many pathologies of the ridge. Why is Dolgit cream recommended by doctors? Vertebrologists and neuropathologists often prescribe this remedy for pain in the lower back, neck, shoulders and chest. True, the cream is not used separately, it acts as an additional medicine in the complex treatment.
The method of use is selected, depending on the severity of the discomfort. If the patient feels quite tolerable pain, he is recommended to rub the drug into a painful place 2-3 times during the day. If the pathology is characterized by intense pain, the dosage can be doubled. The maximum duration of treatment is 10 days. Continue therapy, if necessary, only a doctor can.
With severe pain, the patient is also prescribed oral medications. In addition, Dolgit cream can be used as the basis for electrophoresis. Such sessions contribute to a deeper penetration of the components of the drug into the tissue and enhances its effect. Electrophoresis lasts 10-15 minutes. The course of treatment is usually 2-3 weeks. The doctor can determine the duration of therapy more accurately.
Side effects
According to the instructions and reviews, Dolgit cream and drug analogues usually do not provoke the appearance of any negative consequences. Only in rare cases can unwanted complications occur. Most often, such consequences are faced by people who use the drug for other purposes or without contraindications.
The most common side effects of Dolgit Cream:
- skin rashes;
- slight tingling sensation;
- manifestations of allergies;
- burning sensation and itching;
- swelling.
Much less often, patients using this drug have bronchospasms and other breathing problems.
If during the use of the medicine you have one of the described symptoms, you should immediately stop further use and visit a doctor.
In addition, it is worth noting: contrary to popular belief, Dolgit cream does not help with varicose veins, so it’s pointless for people with this diagnosis to use it. After all, the drug simply will not help to eliminate the arising pain, and besides, it can cause complications.
Drug overdose
In fact, in medicine, cases of overdose with Dolgit cream have not yet been recorded, but its probability is not completely ruled out. The pathological condition can manifest itself in the form of:
- acute abdominal pain;
- vomiting
- nausea
- drowsiness
- severe fatigue and apathy;
- migraine;
- skin rashes.
Therapy in case of an overdose is aimed at eliminating the symptoms that have appeared. In this case, the first step is to cleanse the skin of the remnants of the drug. If the product somehow got into the child’s stomach, immediately rinse the stomach.
Analogs of Dolgit cream
In the instructions for use, you can find the composition of the product and its main indications for use. If you are allergic to one of the components of the drug, it should be replaced with a medicine with identical properties, but with other components. Usually, in such cases, doctors prescribe to patients funds with similar indications for use, but with a different composition. Preparations based on ketoprofen, diclofenac and nurofen are suitable for this:
- "Veral".
- Valusal
- Fekloran.
- "Rapten."
- Ketoprofen.
- "Algozan".
- Argette.
- "Ultrafastin".
- Diclobene.
- Diklak.
- Voltaren.
The rules for the use of these drugs are practically no different from those described in the instructions for the cream "Dolgit".
Analogs with the same active substance:
- "Ibalgin."
- Ibuprofen
- "Neofen."
- Nortafen.
Such drugs are also called synonyms, because they have one main active ingredient - ibuprofen. So both the properties, and indications for use, and the rules of use for all of them are almost identical.
But do not choose an analogue for treatment yourself - it is better to entrust it to a specialist.
Reviews about the drug
The vast majority of responses about Dolgit cream on the network are positive, because the product is highly effective and allows people to cope with a variety of problems: pain sensations of various pathogenesis, hematomas, bruises and all kinds of injuries.
So, many users note the high effectiveness of the drug for sprains and sprains, dislocations, minor bruises, pain in the back, joints and lower back, as well as for pinching nerves. In all these situations, Dolgit cream has a quick effect, returning normal mobility and well-being. The tool copes with the pain that occurs in the neck due to prolonged sitting or being in an uncomfortable position.
In the treatment of pain that has arisen for various reasons, Dolgit cream brings a quick result and does not cause such discomfort as warming gels. This advantage is emphasized by many users. Although the drug has many other advantages. For example, its cost, which makes the medicine affordable to almost anyone.
Among other things, patients like the convenience of using the cream, or rather, its pleasant aroma and texture. The cream is very quickly absorbed into the skin and has a painkiller effect. Usually, such an effect, according to users, occurs within half an hour.
There are practically no negative reviews about this drug on the Internet. And those that are associated with side effects of the drug. Some patients experience slight redness and rashes on the skin due to the use of the cream. Doctors say that this is possible if you rub the drug too actively or apply a bandage to it. But be that as it may, the Dolgit cream does not bring any serious side effects, so patients with various problems can safely use it.