"Dolobien": instructions for use, indications and contraindications

From such injuries as bruises and sprains, no one is insured. To cope with their painful consequences, try differently. One of the ways is to use a gel called "Dolobien", the instruction for its application will be discussed in this article.

Operating principle

Gel refers to drugs that have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antithrombotic and dermatoprotective properties. The composition of the drug includes three drugs: dimethyl sulfoxide, sodium heparin and dexpanthenol. Dimethyl sulfoxide easily and quickly penetrates through the skin, mucous membranes and membranes of microbes, relieves inflammation. Under its action, the other components of the preparation penetrate the body more deeply and quickly. Heparin sodium also has anti-inflammatory properties, helps dissolve microthrombi formed in the area of the subcutaneous capillaries. Under its action, more effective regeneration of connective tissue occurs, and local blood circulation improves. Dexpanthenol after penetration into the skin turns into pantothenic acid, which helps to repair damaged skin areas.

Indication and method of application

The drug "Dolobien" instructions for use recommends the use in the treatment of injuries such as hematomas, inflammation of the muscles, soft tissues, tendons. Also, the drug is prescribed for the repair of ligaments affected by bruises and diseases such as humeropathy periarthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, deforming osteoarthritis, acute neuralgia, sciatica.

Gel "Dolobien" instruction advises to apply on the skin a thin layer - on the damaged area or near it. The drug should be rubbed with the help of uniform and easy movements, not to allow it to get on wounds and abrasions. This procedure should be carried out 2-4 times a day. When applying dressings with gel, you should use a dressing with airtight properties. Also, the drug can be used as a contact gel during the phonophoresis procedure. During this procedure, it complements the action of ultrasonic waves. The duration of gel treatment is determined by the doctor and depends on the individual characteristics of the patient's body.

Contraindications and side effects

As a contraindication to the use of gel "Dolobene" instructions for use calls increased sensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as liver or kidney failure, bronchial asthma. Use of the gel is contraindicated in people with diseases such as angina, bronchial asthma, stroke. Future and breastfeeding mothers gel "Dolobien" instructions for use also prohibit. Do not assign it to children who are under five years old.

There are restrictions on the use of the drug in conjunction with other drugs. Do not use with it other local skin remedies, since the gel can increase their absorption. Therefore, if another preparation was applied to the damaged area of the skin, it should be thoroughly cleaned before applying the drug "Dolobien". Gel can not be used in conjunction with products containing sulindac. This can lead to the development of peripheral neuropathy. It is also forbidden to apply it to open wounds, mucous membranes, and skin areas that have postoperative scars, dermatitis or dermatosis.

The side effects that occur when using the drug, you can include itching and burning of the skin in places on which the gel is applied. The secret sweat and exhaled air can contain the smell of garlic - this is due to the release of dimethyl sulphide formed during the application of Dolobien. Reviews about the drug, as a rule, contain discontent with its unpleasant smell.

Without consulting a specialist gel "Dolobene" is not recommended. Keep it at a temperature of no higher than +25 ° C.