"Versatis" (patch for osteochondrosis): instructions for use, reviews

Not so recently, patches were used solely to protect open wounds from external influences. However, medicine does not stand still and is constantly evolving. Due to this, various patches with curative effect appeared on sale. In addition to removing pain, they also have an anti-inflammatory effect and relieve swelling. "Versatis" is a band-aid that belongs to the group of painkillers intended for the treatment of various diseases, including osteochondrosis.

Advantages of a medical plaster

Unlike creams and ointments, patches do not leave any visible traces on the skin and clothing. Their use does not interfere with the habitual way of life, besides they are completely painlessly removed from the skin. Anesthetic patches are used to treat virtually all types of pain. In some cases, a person may have an allergic reaction to the components that make up the plaster. And this, perhaps, is the only negative of this tool.

Plaster for osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis is a fairly well-known disease that occurs in most people. Unfortunately, it is extremely common. In some cases, doctors recommend patients a patch "Versatis" for osteochondrosis.

Usually they suffer from people aged 30 to 40 years. However, the disease can develop at an earlier age. This is due to improper diet, a violation of metabolic processes in the body, excessive strain on the back and spine.

In this case, a person has pain syndrome. Doctors recommend using local anesthetics (lidocaine and others) in this case. There are medicines containing this substance, manufactured in a convenient form, for example, a patch with lidocaine "Versatis", reviews About which usually positive. This is a transdermal patch that relieves pain. Substances in this plaster activate tissue healing.

It is easily attached to the desired part of the body, in contrast to the compress, which slides. The patch remains in place and provides quick access of the active substance to the tissues.

Mechanism of action of plaster

The main active substance of this drug is lidocaine. It has a local anesthetic effect and antiarrhythmic effect. If you inject the patient with lidocaine intravenously, the substance will act powerfully, but not for long - about 15 minutes. In tissues it disintegrates very quickly, acting no more than an hour. From the plaster lidocaine comes gradually and in small doses. This ensures the optimal time of action of the drug on the body. If the patient has inflammation, the effectiveness of the anesthetic is somewhat reduced.

"Versatis" (plaster) does not irritate the skin, promotes the expansion of small vessels, increasing blood flow in the area of application. Plaster substances are well absorbed through the skin into the tissues. Then, the majority of the active ingredients are converted into an inactive metabolite when passing through the liver. When applied locally, it should be borne in mind that it can affect the entire body, penetrating all tissues, including the brain, placenta, and breast milk.

How to improve the effectiveness of plaster

In some cases, you can achieve complete elimination of the pain syndrome at 2-4 weeks. If at the end of this period no improvement is observed, the specialist should review the treatment tactics.

Before the appointment of this remedy, it is extremely important to establish the correct diagnosis. "Versatis" is not intended for deep penetration into tissues. Therefore, lidocaine may not directly reach the causative agent of the pain syndrome, and the analgesic effect can either be mild or not at all.

Indications for use

"Versatis" is prescribed for various pathologies, for example, pain syndrome due to the development of myositis, vertebrogenic pain. Often it is used in herpetic infections, provoking neuralgia.

When else can I use "Versatis" (plaster)? The instruction to the preparation has a rather small list of indications. But there is confirmed evidence that this remedy is effective in the following diseases:

• Osteochondrosis;
• Osteoarthritis;
• Spondylosis.

Together with this, it perfectly removes pain, spasms and cramps in the muscle tissues. This allows us to state that the patch has a fairly wide range of applications.

Methods of application and dosage

The patch is for external use only. It must be stuck on the skin in a painful area. Keep the patch for a maximum of 12 hours. At the same time, you can stick no more than 3 patches.

If necessary, it can be cut into several parts, it is better to do this before removing the protective film. The plaster can not be glued on the damaged or inflamed skin. It should be dry, without herpetic rashes. The plaster should be glued so that it covers the entire pain area. After application, it is removed. The interval between applications should be at least 12 hours. "Versatis" (plaster) is not intended for repeated use.

To glue it to the skin it is necessary immediately, after removing it from the sachet and removing the plastic film from the adhesive layer. If necessary, the hair in the area of application can be cut with scissors, but do not shave. This therapy should be carried out within 2-4 weeks. If, at the end of this period, the therapeutic effect does not appear, treatment should be discontinued. The effectiveness of treatment should be assessed continuously to determine the optimal number of patches used simultaneously to cover the entire pain area. It is also necessary to determine the time between applications.

Apply patch "Versatis" at the age of 18 years is not recommended. There is no data on the safety and efficacy of this patch in patients under the age of 18 years.

After gluing "Versatis" (plaster) should be disposed of, since the used substance contains the active substance. It is also recommended to immediately wash your hands.

After removing from the skin, the patch is folded in half with an adhesive side inward, so as not to touch the surface containing the active substance. Patches should not be available to children or pets.

Reviews about the drug

Many patients who used a band-aid prescribed by a doctor leave only positive reviews about the drug. As a rule, they say that the patch helped to get rid of the pain in osteochondrosis and other diseases. Some people write that thanks to this tool can continue to work, forgetting about the pain in the back, neck and other parts of the body.

As a rule, patients who use this bandage as a remedy recommend it, noting that it almost instantly relieves pain and regains the previous mobility.

Contraindications to the use of "Versatis"

Reviews "Versatis" (patch) has mostly good. But, despite this, he has contraindications, which include:

• Hypersensitivity to drug substances;
• Myasthenia gravis;
• Disturbances in liver function;
• Heart block;
• Cardiogenic shock;
• Weakness of the sinus node;
• Congenital deviation of the structure of the heart;
• The occurrence of epileptiform seizures when using lidocaine.

The drug is used with caution in heart failure and liver pathologies. It is not necessary to glue the patch on a sore spot, if the integrity of the skin is broken in this area. The remedy is not recommended for people over 65 years of age. It is also contraindicated in the general weakness of the patient.

Can I use this bandage with pregnant women? Since the main active ingredient that contains "Versatis" - lidocaine, plaster during pregnancy and breastfeeding is prescribed only if the expected beneficial effect for the expectant mother exceeds the possible harm to the baby. It is noteworthy that data on the safety of the use of "Versatis" in children under 18 years are absent.

Side effects

It is important to note that during the application of the patch, lidocaine, which is contained in it, acts systematically. Therefore, it can cause side effects outside the patch attachment area. For example, a patch can trigger a decrease in protection of the immune system, hyperthermia, chills, fever, and numbness in the limbs. In some cases, it can cause a brief burning sensation in the glue area, as well as pruritus, contact dermatitis or hives.

Among other side effects in the instructions are:

• Angioedema;
• anaphylactic shock;
• Vomiting and nausea;
• Change in blood pressure;
• Convulsions and disorientation;
• loss of consciousness;
• Dizziness and headache;
• drowsiness;
• Nervous state or excitation of the central nervous system and others.

According to reviews, the anesthetic plaster "Versatis" has a low risk of overdose.

The substance cimetidine contained in the drug increases the concentration of lidocaine in the blood, and barbiturates reduce its activity. Anticonvulsants can reduce the period of exposure to lidocaine. In combination with novocainamide, the drug can provoke the appearance of hallucinations and CNS excitation. It is also important to note that "Versatis" increases the influence on the body of anesthetic drugs and hypnotics, increasing the depressing effect on the respiratory system. MAO inhibitors contribute to an increase in the time of anesthetic effect.

Plaster "Versatis", instructions for use of which is in each package, should be used in accordance with the recommendations of the doctor, since it is possible to overdose the main active ingredient - lidocaine. What happens during a poisoning? The patient may experience seizures, respiratory arrest, coma, collapse, heart block, tremor. It is also possible to lower blood pressure, dizziness, weakness and some other symptoms.

Treatment in this case consists primarily in the abolition of this drug, then the patient is carried out pulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, taking anticholinergics, vasoconstrictor and anticonvulsant medications.

Analogues of plaster "Versatis"

Does " Versatis" (plaster) have analogs? There is a remedy with a similar effect - it's "Olfen". The drug is also available as a patch. Other analogues of the drug with lidocaine are usually produced in the form of creams (for example, Emla) or solutions for compresses and injections. These include: Artifrin, Luan, Lidocart and Lycaine.

Features of "Versatis"

The plaster is on sale in a drugstore and is released without a doctor's prescription. When using it, it should be borne in mind that it can influence the speed of the reaction. If the activity of the person using this tool is associated with concentration of attention, for example, driving a car, the patch should be used with caution.

After using the hand, wash it and avoid contact of the active substance with the eyes.

Treatment should bring the desired effect within 2-4 weeks, otherwise you should see a doctor.

After application, the patch is discarded. Unused patches are stored in places that are inaccessible to children and pets.

Summarizing, it is possible to say with certainty that the plaster "Versatis" in case of osteochondrosis is a sufficiently safe means of treating the disease. Its negative impact on the body is minimized, and the result can be noticed after a rather short time. Especially it concerns an anesthetic action. However, all this will become possible only if properly used after the appointment of a doctor.

Against each type of pain there is a tool. The plaster can be an excellent alternative to modern medicines. Such a remedy is dispensed without a prescription, but in any case requires a visit to the doctor before use. This will help to make a correct diagnosis and prescribe the optimal treatment.