Means of "Nikofleks". Instructions for use

Means "Nikofleks" (cream) has analgesic, vasodilating, local irritating effect. The drug includes capsaicin, ethylene glycol salicylate, ethyl nicotinate.

The main mechanism of action of the drug is due todistracting and irritating properties of capsaicin, as well as stimulation of formation and release of enkephalins and endorphins in the central nervous system. Weakening or suppression of soreness in the inflamed areas is accomplished by the interaction of stimulating and exciting impulses.

Glycosalicylate has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

Ethyl nicotinate has a resolving power, provokes a prolonged expansion of capillaries in the skin and subcutaneous fatty tissue.

Thus, the drainage of the focus of inflammation increases (this is indicated by the instruction).

"Nikofleks" - a drug that is used wheninjuries of tendons, ligaments and muscles of traumatic nature, with bruises of soft tissues (in athletes including), chronic neuritis. The medication is indicated for neuralgia, lumbago, sciatica, myalgia, tendovaginitis. Indications include also the pathology of the joints of chronic course, arthrosis (in the phase of remission), polyarthritis. Means "Nikofleks" instruction for use recommends to warm up the muscles after sports and before them.

The medicine is applied to pre-washed areas of the skin. The drug "Nikofleks" instructions for use do not recommend applying to damaged areas.

With pathologies in the joints, the drug is used three days once a day, then twice a day. Duration of application is ten days.

To warm up the muscles before the massage, a band of ointment in three to five centimeters is applied to the skin and carefully rubbed.

When rubbing with your fingers after using the medicine, your hands should be washed.

In clinical practice cases of overdose have not been documented.

Medication "Nikofleks" instructions for use are notadmits to the appointment with dermatitis, inflammatory processes on the skin, acute arthritis. The drug is not recommended for hypersensitivity (including in the medical history).

Due to the lack of data onsafety and effectiveness of the use of ointment during child-bearing and breast-feeding medicine "Nikofleks" instructions for use in these periods do not recommend the appointment.

As practice shows and testifiesspecialists, the drug is tolerated well enough by patients. However, there is a possibility of developing unwanted manifestations. In particular, the side effects include allergic reactions in the application areas.

It must be remembered that the "Nikoflex" ointment is applied only to undamaged areas of the skin.

Do not apply the drug to the entire surface of the skin.

It is necessary to avoid getting medication on the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and eyes.

The expediency of using the drug "Nikoflex" for the treatment of children should be determined by the doctor.

Reviews of the medicine indicate its highefficiency and speed. Unlike some other similar agents for topical use, "Nikofleks" medication does not cause a feeling of intense burning or irritation (if you follow the recommendations in the annotation).

The drug should be stored in a cool place. Shelf life - no more than five years. After the specified time, do not use the medicine.

Despite the fact that the drug "Nikofleks" is availablein pharmacies without a prescription, specialists do not recommend self-medication. Before using the ointment, you should consult a doctor, and also study the annotation.

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