"Citralgin", cream: instruction, analogues and reviews

Cream "Citralgin" is a non-narcotic analgesic, belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Pharmacological action of "Citralgin"

The drug is used to provide an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect on the body, it reduces stiffness in the morning, swelling of the joints, increases the amount of active and passive movements of the joints. It is highly effective in thrombophlebitis and postthrombophlebitis. Cream "Citralgin" reduces pain, swelling, paresthesia and seizures, reduces the sensation of heaviness in the legs. There was also a beneficial effect of the drug on the rate at which various hemorrhages and hematomas dissolve. Moreover, this agent helps to reduce the pigmentation spots on the skin caused by trophic changes. Massage, performed with the help of this drug, is much more effective. Complex components of the cream "Citralgin" (photo means below) components determines its therapeutic effect.

Citrate ions help to bind free calcium ions, whereby blood clotting and microcirculation parameters are normalized, which positively affects the affected joint. The salts of fruit acids (glutamate, lactate, malate, citrate and pyruvate), included in the preparation, are provided by ATP molecules and energy by enzyme cells after transformations during the Krebs cycle, normalizing the disturbed energy processes in the cartilaginous and periarticular tissues.

"Citralgin" helps to reduce and soften gouty toffee and Geberden's nodules and does not allow calcintates to form after the inflammatory process in periarticular tissues. This action is caused by its ability to bind in the tissues of the salt of uric acid and calcium. This is confirmed by the instruction attached to the cream Citralgin.

Form of issue

The instructions to Citralgin indicate that he has a single form of release in the form of a massage cream with a slight odor. The color of the preparation can range from light gray to white. The preparation is packed in a 50 ml jar of plastic.

Application of Citralgin

The use of Citralgin cream is indicated in the following cases:

• Syndrome of prolonged compression;
• In the complex therapy of ischemic heart disease;
• Ankylosing spondylitis;
• Diabetic microangiopathy;
• Postthrombotic disease;
• The appearance of headaches with spasm of extra- and intracranial arteries (cerebrovascular disease and migraine);
• Bechterew's disease;
• Lumbosacral, cervical, thoracic radiculitis;
• Myositis;
• Osteochondrosis of the spine with secondary radicular syndrome and osteoarthrosis;
• Rheumatic, gouty and infectious arthritis;
• Reiter's illness;
• Psoriatic arthropathy;
• Chronic juvenile and rheumatoid arthritis;
• Thrombophlebitis of superficial and deep veins.

Contraindications

People with increased sensitivity to the components of its composition, as well as patients with increased bleeding, should not use Citralgin. The application of it will be considered further.

Instructions for the use of Citralgin

Before using this medication, consult your doctor. It is not recommended to engage in self-medication, because side effects may occur. Individual intolerance of the drug components is possible, which will cause a strong allergic reaction (rash, itching, redness, swelling, anaphylactic shock).

"Citralgin" is intended for topical external application and is recommended for use in various doses depending on the type of specific disease.

In cases when trophic skin changes are caused by obliterating atherosclerosis, diabetes, post-thrombotic disease, etc., the drug is applied to the areas of ulcers along the veins and arteries. However, it is necessary to avoid the application of cream to damaged areas. If there are pigmented spots, the drug is applied to them. Reducing pigment spots can be observed not earlier than 2 weeks after the application of "Citralgin".

In cases of postthrombophlebitic disease or thrombophlebitis, Citralgin is applied to the shin and thigh a thin layer over the area of the vein, without rubbing it. A special paper is covered with a compress and left to completely absorb the cream. The procedure is repeated 2-4 times a day for a maximum of 3 weeks. The course of treatment should be done every 3 months.

Massage cream is also carried out with the nodules of Geberden, gouty tofus and deforming osteoarthritis.

What else indicates the attached to such a medicine, as the cream "Citralgin", the instruction? It must be read before using the drug.

For the treatment of joint diseases, the medication is applied to the area of the most painful or above / below its surface by 10-15 cm 3-4 times a day. The drug is rubbed until completely absorbed. If the cream absorbs too quickly, it is necessary to apply a second layer. One joint of the drug needs up to 1 ml. After the massage, the medicine is applied repeatedly, then the treated area is covered with waxed paper. Such application on the joint remains, until the ointment is completely absorbed.

In osteochondrosis of the spine with secondary radicular syndrome (radiculitis), the drug should be applied from the sacrum to the upper part of the neck along the spine and massaged for 10 minutes. At the same time, the most painful places are identified, which are then applied to the second layer of the medicament and massage them for 5 minutes. On the painful zones, it is also recommended to apply a compress and cover until completely absorbed by waxed paper. These diseases must be treated in a comprehensive way, that is, in addition to the cream "Citralgin", it is necessary to prescribe certain medications, physiotherapy, massage.

But if you follow all the recommendations of a doctor, then a positive result will come quickly.

Side effects of cream "Citralgin"

In connection with the improvement in the blood circulation tissues during the use of the Citralgin preparation, pain, temporary edema of the edema or the appearance of an allergic reaction are possible, which can be attributed to adverse reactions of the cream. To avoid the appearance of irritation from the medication, the use of compress paper should be excluded and the place of application of Citralgin should be changed more often.

Storage conditions

It is recommended to store the drug in a place protected from children and direct sunlight. The temperature should be 4-20 ° C. It is suitable for 12 months from the date of manufacture. After the expiration date, do not use, otherwise you can cause a negative reaction of the skin.

Cream "Citralgin": reviews of doctors

This medication is produced by several pharmaceutical companies, which, however, does not greatly affect its cost. The average price for the packaging of Citralgin cream varies from 70 to 120 rubles. One package is enough for treatment within 2 weeks. In pharmacies, the cream is dispensed without a prescription, but it can not be used for self-treatment. It is appointed by the attending physician if there are problems with the joints.

Most specialists come to the conclusion that the action of Citralgin is poorly expressed and does not help everyone if the joint pains are severe. However, the opinions of doctors are controversial. They also insist that the appointment of this drug is appropriate at an early stage in identifying joint problems and in a pathological process not at a neglected stage. Otherwise, you will have to choose a more effective and powerful analog.

This is confirmed by the doctors' comments on the Citralgin cream.

Patient's opinions

On the effectiveness of the drug "Citralgin" reviews of patients can also be called contradictory and divided conditionally into positive and negative.

The category of buyers positively responds, which considers the drug effective and uses it for joint disease. Not so long ago they had already recorded themselves in a group of disabled people, but this cheap and widely available tool helped to solve their health problems. But it should be noted that patients noted a weaker effect of the drug on repeated use and its inability to quickly remove the pain. Therefore, the effect of addiction is also not excluded in the case of this analgesic. This is indicated by the instruction for the use of the Citralgin Cream.

The second group of buyers is very categorical about the drug, because the cream was ineffective for them, the effect was weak and painful. Sharp attacks of pain did not subside, and there was no change in the state of health. But before you refuse to buy the drug, it is still necessary to consult a specialist, and not only to proceed from the reviews.