In medical practice, NSAIDs have established themselves as highly effective agents in many pathologies. After all, they have a unique combination of anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. One of the popular NSAIDs is the drug "Dolaren". Instructions for use provide a list of pathologies in which the drug has a beneficial effect on the body.
The composition of the drug
The drug "Dolaren" is available in the form of tablets and ointments (gel).
The active ingredients of the pills are:
The combination of these components gives the medicine excellent analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic properties. This is evidenced by the drug "Dolaren" instructions for use.
Ointment contains:
- diclofenac;
- flaxseed oil;
- methyl salicylate;
- menthol.
The components that make up the drug determine its therapeutic activity:
- Diclofenac sodium is an excellent analgesic. In addition, it has an anti-inflammatory effect. This substance has moderate antipyretic properties.
- Paracetamol has a pronounced analgesic effect. The substance has small antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Flaxseed oil and methyl salicylate are distracting and local irritating. In addition, they have a vasodilating effect.
- Menthol creates a feeling of coolness on the painful area with further analgesia. This substance has excellent vasodilating properties.
Indications for use of tablets
Like any medication, this drug is prescribed by a doctor. If you act on your own, then the instructions for use should be carefully studied before using the Dolaren drug (tablets). This will protect the body from the occurrence of unwanted reactions. So, in what pathologies is it advisable to use the drug "Dolaren"?
Indications for use of tablets are as follows:
- Inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The medicine is effective for ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile, psoriatic, rheumatoid, gouty arthritis.
- Sciatica.
- Lumbago.
- Degenerative pathology of the musculoskeletal system. The drug is used for deforming osteoarthrosis, osteochondrosis.
- Myalgia.
- Neuralgia.
- Post-traumatic pain syndrome, accompanied by inflammation.
- Pathologies of periarticular tissues.
- Toothache.
Pathologies in which ointment is in demand
This dosage form may be recommended for some patients. It should be noted that Dolaren-ointment also has excellent healing properties. Instructions for use recommend the use of the tool in the following conditions:
- myositis;
- sciatica;
- fibrositis;
- muscle and tendon stretching ;
- injuries of the musculoskeletal system;
- inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases ;
- rheumatic pathologies: tendosynovitis, bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis;
- pain after exertion in muscles and joints.
Contraindications
There are a number of conditions in which it is forbidden to use any dosage form of the drug "Dolaren". Instructions for use provide the following list of such factors:
- bronchial asthma;
- individual sensitivity to the components of the drug;
- gastrointestinal ulcers during exacerbation;
- pregnancy;
- lactation period.
The drug in tablet form, except for the above conditions, is prohibited for use with:
- pathologies of the liver, kidneys;
- urticaria;
- impaired hematopoiesis of an unknown nature;
- allergic manifestations that are provoked by the use of NSAIDs.
Ointment is not used for children under 12 years of age. Tablets are unacceptable for crumbs up to 6 years of age.
Mode of application
An individual approach requires a dosage of the drug "Dolaren" (tablets). The instructions for use recommend that you rely on the nature of the pathology, the age of the patient, the tolerance of the drug.
General recommendations for taking tablets:
- Pills are for oral use.
- Take them 1 tablet after a meal.
- The frequency of use throughout the day is 2-3 doses.
- Therapy continues depending on the doctor’s prescription for about 5-7 days. The duration of treatment completely depends on the dynamics of symptoms.
- The maximum allowable dose for adults over one day can reach 3 tablets.
- For children 6-12 years old, the largest daily dose of diclofenac should be calculated based on this ratio: 1 mg of the substance per 1 kg of the child's weight. The resulting norm should be evenly distributed in 2-3 doses.
Ointment application
This dosage form is in great demand, since it does not adversely affect the mucosa of the digestive tract, and does not affect the kidneys and the cardiovascular system. Therefore, in the presence of gastrointestinal pathologies or elderly people, the Dolaren gel can be an excellent alternative to tablets.
Instructions for use recommend applying a thin layer of ointment and rub it into the skin surface to dryness. This procedure should be repeated 3-4 times a day.
Among the advantages of using the gel are the following:
- Safe to use and easy to use.
- Systemic effects are mild. As a result, the risk of side effects is significantly lower.
- High concentration of active substance in the problem area.
Sometimes, if necessary, the doctor may recommend a specific therapeutic treatment regimen that combines the tablet form of the drug and ointment.
Side effects
This drug, as well as its components, can quite negatively affect the human body. Therefore, you should be very careful about your health while taking the drug "Dolaren".
Instructions for use warns patients about possible undesirable manifestations:
- Digestive system. Sometimes erosive and ulcerative lesions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastralgia, flatulence, constipation occur. Some patients may experience anorexia, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and colitis.
- Nervous system. The patient may experience dizziness, increased fatigue, and headache. Sometimes there are paresthesias, disorientation, memory loss, visual impairment, diplopia, and insomnia. Some patients experience irritability, anxiety, depression, tremors, nightmares.
- Urinary system. Renal failure, cystitis, hematuria, nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria, and renal colic may develop.
- The skin. The medicine can provoke alopecia, photosensitization, erythematous skin rash, eczema, itching, rashes on the mucous membranes.
- Hematopoietic system. The patient sometimes has leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, methemoglobinemia, hemolytic anemia.
- The cardiovascular system. Possible increased pressure, chest pain, arrhythmia, palpitations.
- Allergic manifestations. The patient may experience bronchospasm, skin rash, hives, erythroderma, bullous dermatitis.
Drug overdose
In this case, this condition is extremely dangerous. An acute overdose can end tragically. Therefore, you should strictly follow all the recommendations of a doctor if you are taking Dolaren tablets.
The instruction gives the following symptoms, indicating an overdose of the drug:
- vomiting
- pain;
- cramps
- acute metabolic disorders;
- slow breathing;
- violations of the digestive tract;
- renal failure;
- arterial hypotension.
The patient will need symptomatic treatment. But often with severe symptoms of an overdose, the patient is hospitalized.
Patient opinions
To date, the drug is quite in demand. Many patients use the drug “Dolaren” to eliminate unpleasant painful symptoms. Reviews confirm the high effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of pain syndromes. The drug perfectly eliminates back discomfort. Effectively this tool for toothache, headache. Perfectly relieves intolerable discomfort resulting from injury.
However, it should be remembered that this drug is a fairly strong medicine with many side effects. Therefore, do not use it yourself. Entrust your health to medical professionals!