Means "Nikofleks" (cream) has an analgesic, vasodilator, local irritant effect. The drug contains capsaicin, ethylene glycol salicylate, ethyl nicotinate.
The main mechanism of drug action is due todistracting and irritating properties of capsaicin, as well as stimulation of the formation and release of enkephalins and endorphins in the central nervous system. The weakening or suppression of pain in the inflamed areas is carried out through the interaction of irritating and stimulating impulses.
Glycosalicylate has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
Ethyl nicotinate has a resorptional ability, provokes a prolonged dilation of capillaries in the skin and subcutaneous fatty tissue.
Thus, the drainage of the focus of inflammation increases (this is indicated by the instructions).
"Nikofleks" - a drug that is used forinjuries of tendons, ligaments and muscles of a traumatic nature, with soft tissue bruises (including athletes), chronic neuritis. The drug is indicated for neuralgia, lumbago, sciatica, myalgia, and tendovaginitis. The indications also include pathologies of the joints of the chronic course, arthrosis (in remission), polyarthritis. The Nikoflex tool recommends that the application instructions be used to warm up the muscles after and during sports activities.
The drug is applied to the pre-washed skin. The preparation "Nikofleks" the instruction manual does not recommend applying to the damaged area.
For pathologies in the joints, the drug is used three days once a day, then twice a day. Duration of application - ten days.
To heat the muscles before the massage, a strip of ointment of three to five centimeters is applied to the skin and carefully rubbed.
When rubbed with your fingers after using the medication, hands should be washed.
In clinical practice, there are no cases of overdose.
Medicine "Nikofleks" instructions for useadmits to the appointment with dermatitis, inflammatory processes on the skin, acute arthritis. The drug is not recommended for hypersensitivity (including in the history of the disease).
Due to insufficient data onIt is not recommended to prescribe the instructions for use during these periods for the safety and effectiveness of the use of the ointment during the childbearing and breastfeeding.
As practice shows and testimonialsspecialists, the drug is well tolerated by patients. However, there is a possibility of undesirable manifestations. In particular, side effects include allergic reactions at the application sites.
It must be remembered that Nikoflex ointment is applied only to intact areas of the skin.
Do not apply the drug to the entire surface of the skin.
It is necessary to avoid getting the medication on the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and eyes.
The feasibility of using the drug "Nikoflex" for the treatment of children should be determined by the doctor.
Medication reviews indicate it is high.efficiency and speed. Unlike some other similar means for local use, the drug "Nikoflex" does not cause feelings of severe burning or irritation (subject to the recommendations in the annotation).
The drug is recommended to be stored in a cool place. Shelf life - no more than five years. After the specified time, the medicine should not be used.
Несмотря на то, что средство "Никофлекс" доступно in pharmacies without a prescription, experts do not recommend self-medicating. Before using the ointment should consult a doctor, as well as to study the abstract.
