Description of the pharmacological action
Gel "Arthrosilen" is a
non-steroidal external
product with pronounced anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic properties. The action of this drug is aimed at increasing the range of motion, as well as reducing the morning swelling and stiffness of the joints. After rectal use, the active component that is part of this non-steroidal drug is absorbed fairly quickly into the skin, then metabolized in the liver. As for the peculiarities of the removal of this drug, up to 76% of the Arthrosilen drug is excreted with urine within twenty hours. The gel, the price of which is about two hundred rubles, can be purchased in almost every pharmacy.
Features of the composition
The composition of this anti-inflammatory agent as an active active ingredient includes fifty milligrams of the lysine salt of ketoprofen. The auxiliary substances are triethanolamine, ethanol, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, nerolenic liquid, carboxypolymethylene, distilled water and methyl parahydroxybenzoate. Gel "Arthrosilen" is produced in an aluminum tube with a volume of fifty grams.
The main medical indications for the appointment
Use of this non-steroidal drug should be mainly during the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which are degenerative and inflammatory in nature. For example, this remedy is often prescribed for psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis. In case of tendonitis, deforming osteoarthrosis, bursitis, osteochondrosis with severe radicular syndrome, sciatica and lumbago, the anti-inflammatory drug Arthrosilene should also be used. The gel instruction also recommends applying for the treatment of joint syndrome with exacerbation of gout and rheumatism, ankylosing spondylitis (ankylosing spondylitis), radiculitis, shoulder-scapular periarthritis, myalgia and tendovaginitis. In addition, this remedy is often prescribed for injuries not associated with a violation of the integrity of soft tissues. For example, with bruises, dislocations, post-traumatic edema, rupture or sprain of ligaments and muscles. For relief of acute pain conditions of various origins (including post-traumatic pain, postoperative pain, pain syndrome of an inflammatory nature), it is also indicated to apply Arthrosilen gel.
List of the most common contraindications
It is not recommended to use this drug during breastfeeding, in the third trimester of pregnancy, as well as in the presence of an aspirin triad. Wet dermatoses and individual intolerance to ketoprofen, acetylsalicylic acid or other components of the gel are also reasons for canceling the use of this non-steroidal agent.
Possible side effects
Prolonged use of a drug such as Arthrosilen gel can cause skin exanthema and purpura. Photosensitivity can also develop due to the use of this drug.