Joint diseases are difficult to treat and periodically require its renewal. In case of exacerbation, it is recommended to undergo a treatment course of anti-inflammatory injections and tablets, combining them with ointments. In some cases, when the pain is caused by excessive physical effort, a change in weather or a slight cooling of the body, it is enough to apply an ointment for pain in the joints.
Conventionally, these drugs are divided into anti-inflammatory and warming.
The first group is ointments containing a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substance. They are characterized by the fact that they are quickly absorbed through the skin and act for a long time. Due to the lack of a warming (burning) effect, they are well suited for people with sensitive skin and allergies.
Ointments for joint pain “Indomethacin”, “Diclofenac”, “Voltaren” have a combination of inexpensive price and good therapeutic effect. Recommended for arthritis, gout.
Means "Bystrum", "Fastum", "Ketonal" have one active substance - ketoprofen, but are produced by different manufacturers. They have powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It is not recommended to use them more than 2 times a day. They have a high therapeutic effect in injuries, bursitis, deforming osteoarthritis, radiculitis.
Ointment for pain in joints “Dolgit” contains ibuprofen. With an anti-edematous effect, it is indispensable for increasing range of motion, reducing morning stiffness, as well as for rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, gout.
Ointment "Nise" is produced on the basis of a non-steroidal compound of a new generation of nimesulide. Indications for use are rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, osteoarthritis deformans.
The second group is ointments that act due to a warming, irritating and distracting effect. Their active substances, expanding blood vessels, cause flushing of the skin and activate metabolism. These ointments should be used with caution in order to avoid an undesirable reaction in the form of a rash, itching or urticaria. To do this, first you need to apply a microdose to the skin and gently rub it.
Finalgon ointment for joint pain provides long-term expansion of blood vessels in the skin. It is used for joint and muscle pain of various nature, as well as for sports injuries.
The drug "Ben-Gay" - a combined drug that has analgesic and locally irritating effects. It gives a good therapeutic effect in diseases of the joints, injuries, lumbago, and is also used by athletes for warming massage.
Ointment for pain in joints Viprosal is made on the basis of gyurza venom. Its variety - the drug "Viprosal-V" - is based on viper venom. Both drugs have a strong analgesic effect, which lasts up to 18-20 hours.
The action of Apizartron ointment is based on the healing properties of bee venom. Indications for use are arthralgia, rheumatism, degenerative joint diseases.
Some people prefer an ointment for joint pain made at home. Known recipes based on birch buds, ammonia, a mixture of eggs and vinegar, therapeutic mud, medical clay and beekeeping products.