To repair damaged tissue near the venous, a drug is required that can reduce capillary permeability and successfully cope with unwanted symptoms. For such purposes, local remedies are usually used. In this article, we consider the instructions, reviews and analogues of the ointment "Indovazin".
The medication is part of angioprotective drugs and is used externally. The tool has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect. "Indovazin" eliminates pain, swelling of tissues and other symptoms of bruises, sprains, neuritis and radiculitis. The drug can become a panacea in many situations when it is necessary to quickly remove swelling or pain.
Composition and properties of the drug
"Indovazin" is made in the form of a gel and ointment intended for external use. The volume of one package of the drug is 45 g. Unlike gel, the ointment has a dense texture and is intended for patients who suffer from dry skin.
According to the instructions, Indovazin ointment is a combined preparation, since it contains two active components: 30 mg of indomethacin and 20 mg of troxerutin (in one gram of gel or cream). The excipients of the external agent are ethanol, sodium benzoate, macrogol-400, carbomer and propylene glycol.
The effect of the drug is due to the properties of the active components that make up its composition. Indomethacin has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and decongestant effects. When applying it to the skin, the pain syndrome decreases, swelling is eliminated and regeneration processes are activated.
Troxerutin as part of the drug is a bioflavonoid and is part of the group of angioprotectors. It reduces the permeability of the walls of blood vessels, increases their elastic properties and has a pronounced tonic effect on the veins. Thanks to the action of this active substance, it is possible to protect capillaries from excessive fragility, to improve the outflow of blood from the legs. With pathological disorders in the circulatory system, the drug improves the trophism of the affected tissues.
After applying the ointment to the skin, troxerutin and indomethacin penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis, to the vessels of the circulatory system. Through the use of a combination agent, it is possible to reduce the local temperature and improve the condition of the affected area.
Indications
As the instructions indicate, the ointment "Indovazin" is prescribed to patients in the treatment of the following diseases:
- pathologies in the vein system and their varicose expansion, a feeling of heaviness in the legs, swelling, blood stasis, a feeling of fullness in the calf muscles;
- inflammatory process localized along the vein;
- thrombophlebitis and the complications that accompany this pathology;
- inflammatory process in the periarticular bag, periarthritis;
- puffiness in the soft tissues resulting from sprains, bruises, dislocations, injuries and surgical interventions.
Knowing why Indovazin ointment is used, its limitations should be taken into account. We will talk about them further.
Contraindications
It is important to carefully read the instructions for use, since the drug has a number of contraindications.
So, you can not use the ointment in the following conditions:
- open surface wounds;
- final trimester of bearing a child;
- period of breastfeeding;
- under 14 years old.
- intolerance to the components that make up the drug;
- bleeding disorder.
Also, with caution, you should use an ointment against the background of allergic rhinitis, asthma and polyps in the nasal cavity. Special precautions require the combination of “Indovazin” with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Instruction manual
Ointment "Indovazin" is intended exclusively for external use. The drug is applied to the affected areas of the skin with a thin layer and rubbed with light movements until it is finally absorbed. It should be applied to clean and dry skin up to four times a day.
The drug, according to the instructions, should be used in a ten-day course. If there is no positive dynamics in the patient’s condition, you should refuse to use the ointment and seek help from a doctor.
During pregnancy
"Indovazin" is not prescribed in the first trimester of pregnancy. This is due to the fact that it is at the initial stage of fetal development that the internal organs of the child are formed. The active components of the ointment are able to penetrate into the systemic circulation and, accordingly, affect the fetal development.
In the second trimester, the use of ointment is considered acceptable, but the doctor must evaluate all the possible risks before prescribing Indovazin.
The drug in the third trimester is absolutely contraindicated. This is due to the high risk of hemorrhagic syndrome and the onset of premature birth. Also, the appointment of the drug during lactation is not allowed. Indomethacin and troxerutin are able to penetrate into breast milk and affect the baby’s body. At the time of treatment with Indovazin, it is better to refuse lactation and resume it after a course of therapy.
Adverse reactions
In accordance with the instructions, the ointment "Indovazin" in most cases is well tolerated by patients. In exceptional situations, against the background of the use of the drug as a result of an individual reaction to its components, the following side effects may develop:
- itching and burning in the places where the drug was applied;
- allergies accompanied by redness, rash, and local fever;
- urticaria is quite rare.
The listed undesirable consequences of using the ointment are not dangerous and, as a rule, do not require the withdrawal of Indovazin.
Overdose
In medical practice, there were no cases of drug overdose. However, you should not use it more than four times a day or increase the duration of the treatment yourself. This can cause the development of side effects described above.
If the ointment is accidentally swallowed, gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment should be performed if necessary.
Special recommendations
Indovazin is not recommended for use in combination with heparin ointment. This increases the risk of developing hemorrhagic syndrome. In addition, the drug is able to increase the effectiveness of funds that activate photosensitization. It is also important to be careful when using the ointment at the same time as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and acetylsalicylic acid.
"Indovazin" can not be applied to wounds that are not yet sufficiently healed, as this can increase bleeding. It is not recommended to apply ointment to the dressing and use it for a long time, which significantly increases the risk of adverse reactions.
Avoid contact with eyes. To do this, it is recommended to wash your hands thoroughly after each application of the ointment. If the product gets into the eye, rinse it with water.
"Indovazin" does not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions, therefore, against the background of treatment with ointment, you can drive a car.
If the patient has sensitive skin, a burning sensation and fever may be felt after applying the external product. This phenomenon is passing, after 10-15 minutes, unpleasant symptoms disappear.
There are situations when it is better to use some analogue of Indovazin ointment. The instructions for these tools always contain detailed instructions.
Analogs
The pharmaceutical market offers a number of similar drugs. Among them are expensive, as well as those that are cheaper than the original ointment. The composition of the preparations and the pharmacological effect exerted by them can be identical. The most popular analogues of Indovazin ointment are:
1. "Artrum".
2. "Arthrosilen".
3. "Butadion."
4. "Bioran".
5. "Bystrumgel."
6. "Voltaren."
7. The Valusal.
8. "Diclofenac".
9. "Diklak."
10. “Diclogen.”
11. "Dicloran".
12. "Ibuprofen."
13. "Ibalgin."
14. "Ketonal."
15. "Nimulide."
16. "Indovenol".
17. "Nurofen."
18. "Ortofen."
19. "Piroxicam".
20. Nise.
21. "Indovenol", etc.
In detail, instructions for use for analogues of Indovazin ointment can be considered separately.
Before replacing the product with an identical drug, you should consult a specialist. This is due to the fact that each medication has its own contraindications and features of use. Only a doctor can choose the right analog to prevent the undesirable consequences of treatment.
Reviews about the ointment "Indovazin"
The combined composition of the drug provides its complex effect on the affected area of the skin. The drug is widely used in traumatology, surgery and phlebology. Ointment is often prescribed to relieve bursitis, injuries, bruises, varicose veins, etc.
The local product is absorbed quite quickly and, in addition to the therapeutic effect, moisturizes the skin. The use of Indovazin does not require a bandage, which makes its use convenient.
Most of the reviews about the use of the drug are positive. Patients are especially distinguished by the ability of the ointment to quickly eliminate pain, since it is this symptom that leaves its mark on the quality of life of patients who have been injured or injured.
With varicose veins, the drug, according to reviews, significantly reduces the severity of swelling of the legs. The most common adverse reactions to the use of the ointment are itching and redness at the place of application. Experts emphasize that it is not required to cancel the use of the drug in this case.
We reviewed the instructions and reviews about the ointment "Indovazin".