From pains in the joints and muscles due to injury or exacerbation of chronic diseases, Viprosal ointment works well. The drug not only quickly and effectively removes the pain syndrome, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect, facilitates the alleviation of other clinical symptoms.
Ointment composition Viprosal
The basis of the drug in question is dry snake venom (viper vulgaris). In small dosages this substance produces a local irritating, warming and anesthetic effect due to the active ingredients:
- histamine;
- phospholipase;
- hyaluronidase;
- phosphodiesterase;
- peptides.
In addition, Viprosal ointment with snake venom contains racemic camphor, salicylic acid, fir and turpentine oil. These components have a keratolytic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect, enhance the permeability of blood vessels, improve blood circulation and trophicity of soft tissues.
Application of ointment Viprosal
Indications for the use of the drug are:
- pain in the joints due to arthrosis, osteochondrosis, arthritis;
- rheumatism;
- myalgia ;
- sciatica;
- radiculitis;
- neuralgia;
- contusions and injuries of the joints;
- pain syndrome in the muscle tissue;
- convulsions.
Ointment on snake venom Viprosal should be applied only on clean skin, therefore before use it is recommended to wipe the treated area with a cotton disc moistened in warm water or an antiseptic solution without alcohol.
The application consists in daily (1-2 times a day) applying a small amount of ointment to the painful areas. In this case, you need to gently rub the dose of the drug into the skin until completely absorbed. It is important to note that it is forbidden to massage the sore spots too intensively, since Viprosal produces a strong warming effect. In addition, you should thoroughly wash your palms and fingers after using the ointment to avoid the subsequent irritation of the hands.
The full course of treatment - 10-27 days, during this time, usually manifestations of illnesses are eased, pain syndrome is eliminated and puffiness is eliminated.
Side effects and contraindications of ointment with venom of viper Viprosal
The only side effect of the described local drug are skin reactions in the form of hives, red rashes or itching. Basically, the medicine is well tolerated.
Viprosal can not be treated in the presence of such diseases and conditions:
- lupus;
- cachexia;
- fever;
- kidney or liver damage;
- insufficiency of cardiac and cerebral circulation;
- pregnancy;
- breast-feeding.
Such an extensive list of contraindications is due to the high penetrating ability of the drug and rapid absorption into the bloodstream, reaching maximum concentrations in soft tissues, joints and muscles.
Analogues of ointment Viprosal
Generics and medicines similar in composition and action to pharmaceuticals are:
- The reign of Aktilab;
- Dimethylsulfoxide;
- ointment Lively;
- Menovazine;
- Bengay;
- Algasan;
- Vipratox;
- Deep Relief;
- Capsicam;
- Finalgon or Finalgel;
- Espol;
- Wim-1;
- Bishofit;
- Gevkamen;
- Biofreeze;
- Alflutop;
- Dirkasin;
- Naizer;
- Red elephant;
- MuV;
- Dolobien;
- Deep Heath.
In spite of the fact that any mentioned medicine has the same effect and it helps well with pain syndromes and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, they can not be considered full-value substitutes for Viprosal. Not all of the listed products contain the venom of a viper, so the true analogs of the ointment considered can be called not so many drugs:
- Salvisar;
- Nizvysal B;
- Alvipsal;
- Algasan.