Ointment from bruises and sprains

Small injuries are not uncommon, even if a person does not exercise. In everyday life and on the street, there is also a high risk of damage to soft tissues and joints. Ointment from bruises and sprains is the first remedy, which simultaneously alleviates the symptoms of trauma, and also contributes to the acceleration of its therapy. When choosing a drug, it is important to consider its purpose, composition and method of exposure.

Analgesics anti-inflammatory ointments with stretching and bruises

Full or partial rupture of ligaments is always accompanied by severe pain and limited mobility. Therefore, local medications with an analgesic effect are used to treat stretching. Among them is the following:

• Diklak;
• Orthophene;
• Dicloran;
• Diclofenac;
• Diclofenacol;
• Voltaren;
• Febrofide;
• Diklogen;
• Naphtalgin;
• Diqlovit;
• Clofezone (Percluson);
• Dolgit;
• Nimulid;
• Indovazin;
• Nurofen;
• Ketoprofen;
• Piroxicam;
• Nyz;
• Dolobien;
• Ibuprofen gel;
• Fleksen;
• Ketonal.

These drugs have not only analgesic, but also anti-inflammatory effect. This allows you to remove puffiness, eliminate irritation in the subcutaneous tissue, and alleviate muscle spasms. The analgesic effect is achieved due to the presence of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ingredients (diclofenac, ibuprofen, ketonal) in the medicament.

Cooling ointments when stretching or bruising

To relieve pain and irritation in the damaged area, preparations based on menthol and camphor, which create a feeling of cooling, neutralize swelling and flushing . As a rule, such ointments from bruises are intended for athletes, since they can be used immediately after the injury, in contrast to warming up and locally irritating drugs.

Good cooling means:

• Lidochlor;
• Olfen (also available in the form of a patch);
• Menovazine ;
• Sanitas;
• Gevkamen;
• Kapilar;
• Lidocaine;
• Flex;
• Traumeel C (homeopathic preparation);
• menthol ointment.

In addition to the above drugs, there is a special line of sports creams called "42".

Heating ointments with sprains and bruises

The described type of medicines produces a locally irritating effect, which facilitates the acceleration of blood circulation in damaged areas, the removal of pain and swelling. They can not be used immediately after the injury, but only after 3-5 days.

Effective ointments:

• Myoton;
• Analgos;
• Ben-Gay;
• Nikofleks;
• Efkamon;
• Elacourt;
• Dip-Relief;
• Fastum-gel;
• Capsicam;
• Neo-Kapsiderm;
• Apizarthron;
• Bom-Bengu;
• Bystrumgel;
• Gymnastal;
• Capsoderm;
• Capsitrine;
• Methylsalicylate;
• Reymond gel;
• Pulmotine;
• Reparyl-gel;
• Finalgon;
• Espol;
• Tiger Ointment;
• Richthophyte sport;
• Reonevrol;
• Bethanicomylon;
• Arthro-Active;
• Viprosal V.

Many of these ointments against bruises and sprains are combined preparations with the inclusion of analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This ensures a parallel irritant effect that distracts from the pain syndrome and removes excess fluid, as well as a quick relief of the feeling of discomfort. Regular use of such ointments allows not only to eliminate the characteristic symptoms of the received trauma, but also to prevent the development of the inflammatory process in the joints, to return the damaged limb mobility in the shortest possible time.

It is worth noting that homemade drugs are no less popular. They are very easy to prepare, just mix the fatty base (lard, butter) with any alcohol tincture, for example, red pepper, and add a little camphor.