Counterpain Plus for muscles and joints 25 g

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic gel Counterpain Plus (Conterpain Plus) is a simple and easy-to-use gel with a combined effect, designed to relieve symptoms of inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the joints and spine. The action of the Counterpain Plus gel is similar to the action of the Counterpain analgesic balm, but the gel contains the drug piroxicam, which is the main component that has an analgesic effect, relieves swelling, and helps in the fight against inflammation.

Muscles
The causes of muscle pain are sudden or too intense exercise, a viral infection, muscle injury (sprain or rupture), and hypothermia. When applied, Counterpain Plus gel is quickly absorbed into the skin and begins to penetrate deep into the area, relieving pain. The gel helps relieve tension and fatigue in the muscles, reduces swelling and inflammation.

Joints
Counterpain Plus has an anti-inflammatory effect, which helps reduce inflammation and pain in the joints in diseases such as arthritis and arthrosis. It also helps improve mobility and reduce swelling. Knees, elbows, shoulders and other joints will get quick relief by using this gel.

Tendons and ligaments
The main cause of ligament and tendon diseases is injury. It can be acute (sprain) or chronic (strain). The latter occurs in people who perform monotonous movements for a long time and often: play tennis, embroider, jump or engage in professional swimming. Counterpain Plus Gel has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and relaxing effect, providing relief from pain and promoting rapid recovery.

Back
The use of Counterpain Plus on the back area can help reduce pain caused by muscle tension and spinal diseases (osteochondrosis, spondylosis, disc protrusion, lumbosacral radiculitis). The active ingredients of the gel penetrate deep into the back muscles, relieving inflammation and relaxing.

Neck and head
Applying Counterpain Plus Gel to the neck and area around the head helps relieve tension and pain caused by migraines, tension and prolonged sitting at the computer. It improves blood circulation in this area and relieves pain.

Injuries and bruises
Counterpain Plus has a cooling effect, so it can be used to relieve pain and swelling from bruises, sprains, sprains, and sports injuries. It helps reduce inflammation and prevents bruising.

The effect of the active ingredients of Counterpain Plus gel

Piroxicam is a drug, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug from the oxicam group. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis due to inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity. Relieves pain of moderate intensity. In case of articular syndrome, it weakens or relieves inflammation and pain at rest and during movement, reduces morning stiffness and swelling of the joints, and helps to increase range of motion. The drug has proven itself in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other diseases of the human musculoskeletal system, and is also used to relieve postoperative pain.

Methyl salicylate (Methylii salicylas) is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. A colorless volatile liquid with a strong characteristic odor, the main component of vintegrain essential oil; currently synthetic methyl salicylate is mainly used. Methyl salicylate, which has the properties of normalizing capillary permeability, reducing swelling and inflammation, improving microcirculation processes, is used externally as a rubbing agent for joint and muscle pain. Penetrates deeply into tissues, providing local analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, causing muscle relaxation.

Eugenol is an antiseptic and analgesic liquid with a strong clove odor, a substance of the phenolic class. The name comes from the tropical and subtropical bush Eugenia (lat. Eugenia) - a large genus of plants of the Myrtaceae family, the aerial parts of which contain a large amount of essential oils, which contain eugenol. Eugenol is the main component of a number of essential oils: clove (up to 85%), eugenolic basil oil (70-80%), coluria oil (70-80%), as well as citronella, ylang-ylang, calamus, sassafras and some others. Eugenol is used as an active antiseptic and local analgesic. Included in painkillers, biocides and antiseptics.

Menthol (from the Latin Mentha - mint) is an organic substance, an important secondary metabolite of plants of the Lamiaceae family, obtained synthetically or isolated from mint essential oil. It has weak local anesthetic properties, stimulates cold receptors of the skin and mucous membranes, and is a weak antiseptic. Menthol is used in over-the-counter pharmaceuticals intended to treat colds, rheumatism, to relieve muscle pain from fatigue, etc. The cooling effect of menthol on skin receptors helps reduce irritation and itching, helps with muscle pain, while relieving spasms of various etiologies.

Mode of application
Gel Counterpain Plus is applied to the skin with gentle rubbing movements. The dosage is selected taking into account the area of ​​the site and individual reaction. The recommended amount is 1.5 cm column (about 1 g) per palm-sized area. Frequency of use 3-4 times a day.

Compound
Active ingredients: piroxicam (0.5%), methyl salicylate (10.2%), levomenthol (5.43%), eugenol (1.37%)

Precautionary measures
For external use only. Local reactions are possible - irritation, burning sensations and itching. If painful hyperemia or rash occurs, use should be discontinued and symptomatic treatment performed.

Contraindications
Allergies and hypersensitivity to components, open wounds and inflammation of the skin

Storage conditions
The drug should be stored at temperatures up to 30 °C