Bruises and sprains are the most common injuries sustained in everyday life, during sports training and at work. In general, injuries of this kind do not require a visit to a doctor, however, in some situations, the consequences of falls, pinching and other bruises must be eliminated as soon as possible, since pain and bruising, especially in children, cause discomfort. Bruising ointment - anesthetizing, regenerating and cooling - helps to quickly relieve pain, eliminate bruises and swelling.
Varieties of remedies for sprains, bruises and bruises
All drugs used to restore the skin and eliminate pain in the joints after injuries are divided into:
- Nonsteroidal drugs (NSAIDs). Quickly relieve inflammation and swelling, reduce pain. Suitable for eliminating the effects of severe bruises.
- Ointments, gels and creams based on herbal preparations, various natural extracts. They are used only at the end of treatment, they contribute to the rapid regeneration of skin cells.
- Warming preparations. Accelerate blood circulation in the vessels of the skin. For treatment, no more than seven days are used. The composition of such funds contains extracts of red pepper, as well as poisons - bee and snake.
- Cooling gels and ointments. Used as first aid after injury. They have a distracting, analgesic and cooling effect, due to the presence of menthol and arnica in their composition.
What to do after injury
Bruising ointment - anesthetic or any other - should be applied to places that are not in contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes and open, non-disinfected wounds. Before resorting to the use of medicines, it is necessary to examine the bruised area of the body for serious and life-threatening injuries. If there are abrasions or cuts, then they should be treated with an antiseptic. In the presence of bleeding wounds, fractures, displacements of the vertebrae, you should immediately seek the help of a doctor.
Dry ice, a frozen product or snow is applied to the bruised place - the cold helps to reduce swelling, and also anesthetizes. If there are no drugs at hand such as ointment for bruises and anesthetic gel (cream), then a cooling dressing is applied to the damaged part of the body. Do not hold it or compress for more than 10 minutes and use after 24 hours from the moment of injury, otherwise the skin surface may be injured, which will delay the healing process.
The best pain reliever ointment for bruises
Ointments with a local analgesic effect are divided into:
- Drugs that block the progression of a pain impulse from a damaged place to the brain.
- Means that prevent the release of substances (prostaglandins) that direct nerve impulses.
According to experts, the best analgesic ointment for bruises is considered a complex remedy that not only relieves pain, but also helps the skin to recover, and also prevents the further development of inflammatory processes.
An ointment for pain relief is selected taking into account the age and condition of the patient (childhood, lactation, pregnancy), the presence of allergies to one or another component of the drug. Below are presented, according to most reviews, the most affordable and effective drugs.
Indomethacin
Gel and ointment for external use, NSAIDs. It has anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling. It is used for acute pain in the joints, trauma to parts of the body, as well as an anesthetic ointment for bruised ribs. Contraindications: "Indomethacin" is not used to treat pregnant and lactating women, children under 14 years old; if the patient has disorders in the hematopoiesis system; in the presence of a history of diseases of the heart, stomach, liver, kidneys in severe form.
The tool is rubbed into painful areas 3 times a day, while the daily thickness of the ointment should be up to 7.5 cm in people over 14 years old, and in adults up to 15 cm. The price of the drug: from 43 to 100 rubles.
Ibuprofen (ointment, gel)
The drug belongs to NSAIDs. It is used to treat soft tissue injuries, sprains and muscles. Contraindications: pregnancy, lactation, acute chronic skin diseases, childhood, the presence of open infected wounds, allergic reactions to the components of the drug. Application: "Ibuprofen" is applied with massage movements to a painful place, gradually rubbing into the skin, up to 3 times a day.
This ointment for pain bruises is anesthetic, the prices for which vary from 30-100 rubles, is the most affordable and inexpensive. However, the tool has an extensive list of contraindications, as well as side effects, such as sleep disturbances, severe headaches, decreased vision, anemia, and kidney dysfunction.
"Fastum gel"
The tool is intended to eliminate stiffness and muscle tension, pain with bruises, sprains, as well as for the treatment of osteoarthritis, chondrosis, lumbago. Contraindications: the use of the gel is unacceptable during pregnancy, lactation; with increased sensitivity to NSAIDs, violation of the integrity of the skin, various skin diseases (dermatoses, eczema, psoriasis and others). The drug is not used to treat children under 12 years of age. Price of funds: from 200 to 600 rubles.
Nise Gel
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug used for bruises and sprains in the treatment of chondrosis, arthritis, radiculitis, sciatica, bursitis. Contraindications: lactation, pregnancy, type 2 diabetes mellitus, childhood, dermatosis, heart failure, "aspirin" asthma, gastric ulcer, hypersensitivity to the gel components. Application: the product is applied directly to clean and dry skin up to 4 times a day. Gel treatment lasts up to 10 days. Cost: from 120 to 300 rubles.
"Voltaren" (gel, ointment)
An agent related to NSAIDs. Eliminates the inflammatory process, relieves pain and tension in the muscles. It is used as an anesthetic for injuries, sprains, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Contraindications: patient age up to 6 years, pregnancy and lactation, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Application: anesthetic ointment for bruises is applied to inflamed parts of the body 4 times a day, rubbed gently. The course of treatment is from 7 to 14 days. Cost: 200-500 rubles.
Drugs approved for use in children
Most anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs have in their annotations a prohibition on the treatment of bruises and bruises in young children. On the packaging of drugs that are safe for babies, there is always the inscription "0+". An ointment for bruising pain reliever for children should include natural components and harmless substances that eliminate pain.
Bruise Off
The tool, which includes hirudin - a component of natural origin, obtained from medical leeches. An additional substance is pentoxifylline. "Bruise-Off" is used to eliminate bruising, bruising, bruising of any size. The drug relieves swelling, accelerates the healing of an injured area of the skin. Approved for use in children from 6 months of age. It is applied to the skin with a thin layer up to 5 times a day. Average cost: 80-150 rubles.
"Traumeel S"
Safe homeopathic hypoallergenic drug that does not have contraindications and restrictions on use. It has a pronounced wound healing effect. Apply to clean skin at the site of injury five times a day. Experts recommend the use of Traumeel C as a means of accelerating the regeneration of skin cells for people of all ages, as well as during pregnancy and feeding. Price: from 500 to 1000 rubles.
"Troxevasin"
This tool, due to its antioxidant Troxerutin, allows you to quickly get rid of the effects of bruising. Its use is allowed for children when they reach 6 months from the moment of birth. The gel has no contraindications, however, during pregnancy, its use is possible only from the second trimester. It is worth remembering that "Troxevasin" can not be applied to irritated and damaged skin. Application: a small amount of the product should be gently rubbed into the bruise 2 times a day. The price of the drug: 200-300 rubles.
Heparin ointment
Ointment for bruises and hematomas, anesthetizing (due to nicotinic acid and benzocaine included in its composition). It is approved for use in children from the age of seven. Quickly relieves inflammation, prevents the formation of blood clots, relieves pain, eliminates bruises and bruises. Application: a small amount of ointment is applied to a clean, painful area 3 times a day and gently rubbed. The course of treatment: up to two weeks. Contraindications: the presence of sensitivity to the components. Cost: from 80 to 130 rubles.