Pain in the back, neck, joints, as well as various injuries is a fairly common phenomenon that can occur completely suddenly, taking you by surprise. Arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, simple radiculitis and bruises are not uncommon in the daily life of any person, therefore, you should always have at hand a remedy that will quickly relieve pain and inflammation.
Many people are familiar with the situation: you are bent over, but cannot straighten up. Efkamon is just such a remedy that will very quickly relieve unpleasant symptoms and restore mobility. Including natural ingredients, Efkamon ointment is practically safe and has almost no side effects.
Reviews
Judging by the reviews of those people who have used Efkamon to treat a particular disease, the remedy works and very well. There are practically no people who have not been helped by the ointment. Patients are satisfied with the effect of the drug, however, it is quite difficult to find it in a pharmacy, except to order, but those who look for it always find it, and the reviews speak for themselves.
Maria, 35 years old “Not long ago at work I had a severe cold in my neck. I couldn’t turn my head, the pain was so bad. Since this happened to me for the first time, I had difficulty choosing an ointment. Efkamon was recommended to me by my mother, who was saved by it many times. Moreover, she had the ointment in stock. I decided to try it, and I was not disappointed. The warming effect is simply magnificent. The ointment immediately relieved the pain, and my neck began to work as before, however, this product has a strong smell, so it is better to use it when you don’t need to leave the house, otherwise everything will smell of this ointment, including your clothes. I especially liked applying this product at night. It perfectly warms up the sore spot and soothes the pain. And by morning there is no trace left of the smell. A great old proven remedy! I recommend to all!"
Victoria, 29 years old “I play sports in my free time. I recently fell and strained my back muscles. I was in such pain that it was impossible to breathe. A friend from the gym told me about the Efkamon product, which I found on the Internet. The low cost of the ointment misled me, I thought it wouldn’t help, but I still decided to take a risk - I applied it to the sore spot overnight. She wrapped herself in a woolen scarf and went to bed. And in the morning my surprise knew no bounds! The pain disappeared as if by hand! The only negative of the product is its pungent smell, which made my eyes water.”
In life, many unpleasant moments await us, associated with both various ailments and injuries that bring us unbearable pain. Efkamon is a reliable and proven remedy that relieves not only unpleasant symptoms, but also eliminates the cause of the disease. Be healthy!
Indications for use of Efkamon ointment
Efkamon is intended for the treatment of inflammatory and degenerative pathologies of the spine and joints. The ointment is also effective for myalgia (muscle pain), usually caused by hypothermia.
Indications for the use of the drug include the following pathologies:
- cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral osteochondrosis;
- hernial protrusion of any localization;
- uncovertebral syndrome;
- ganglionitis of the cervical or thoracic region;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- rheumatic fever;
- radiculitis;
- sciatica, lumbago;
- intervertebral hernia;
- bursitis, synovitis;
- tendinitis, tendovaginitis.
Efkamon ointment is often used in the postoperative period to relieve pain and relieve inflammation. In traumatology, it is used not only as an analgesic and decongestant. A course of treatment with this drug allows you to speed up the healing of torn ligaments, muscles and tendons.
The product is used to restore injured muscles and ligaments
How to use the ointment
Instructions for use of Efkamon provide only for external use of the drug. It is used as follows: a little ointment (2-3 g) is squeezed onto the affected area of the skin and rubbed in with massaging movements for several minutes. Do not use the product more than three times a day. If the ointment is applied at night, then the sore spot is wrapped in something woolen. The duration of therapy depends on the severity of the disease.
After using Efkamon, wash your hands with soap. You must be careful not to get the ointment into your eyes or other mucous membranes. The ointment should be stored in the refrigerator no longer than the expiration date indicated on the package.
Special patient groups
Children and adolescents are not included in the list of contraindications. However, the drug is used extremely rarely in pediatrics. A child's skin is more sensitive than an adult's, so instead of warmth, sometimes there is a burning sensation. The immune system of children is also just developing. It is difficult to predict its reaction to the introduction of substances with a warming and locally irritating effect into the dermis.
The manufacturer has not provided evidence of the safety of Efkamon for pregnant and lactating women. It is theoretically possible for its ingredients to penetrate into the bloodstream. The use of ointment is permitted in consultation with a doctor who has taken into account all the risks of such treatment.
The possibility of using Efkamon during pregnancy is determined by the doctor.
Price
Terms of sale
A recipe is not required to purchase Ephkamon.
Average price in Russia
Today, Efkamon is not sold in Russia due to the expired state registration. You can verify this by looking at the State Register of Medicines. Previously, packaging of the drug cost residents of the country 100-150 rubles .
Average cost in Ukraine
The approximate price of Efkamon in Ukraine is 50 hryvnia . The cost of the medication depends on the pharmacy chain, its policies and markups, as well as some other factors.
Analogs
There are no structural analogues of the ointment with the same active component. There are medications on sale with similar therapeutic effects, produced in the same dosage form.
These include medications such as:
Ointments with an irritating effect, a large amount of Saliniment;- Bom Benguet;
- Apizartron;
- Ben-Gay;
- Bom Benguet Rusfar;
- Capsicam;
- Naftalgin;
- Finalgon;
- Mentholatum Balm;
- Bishofite.
Before replacing the ointment with a similar product, you need to visit a doctor. A specialist will help you choose the medicine that will be as harmless and effective as possible for a particular patient.
Composition and release form
Efkamon is a thick transparent ointment with a slight yellowish tint and a specific odor. It is easy to apply, quickly absorbed by the skin, and almost immediately exhibits therapeutic effects. The product is packaged in 25 g packets in polymer tubes with a screw cap. The cardboard box also contains detailed instructions for use.
This is a combined ointment containing both synthetic ingredients and components of natural origin. Its active composition is represented by the following active ingredients:
- camphor;
- methyl salicylate;
- menthol;
- eucalyptus, clove, mustard oils;
- thymol;
- tincture of hot capsicum.
The base of the external agent is formed from chloral hydrate, ethyl alcohol, paraffin, petroleum jelly, spermaceti. All ingredients of Efkamon complement each other well and mutually enhance their healing properties. The ointment contains few fatty components, so it does not leave marks on clothes and bedding.
Composition of Efkamon balm
Pharmacological properties
Each of the ingredients of the drug has special pharmacological properties. Immediately after applying it, there is a pleasant feeling of coolness. This is how menthol and thymol act, irritating the receptors of subcutaneous tissue, eliminating pain. After a few minutes, the cold is replaced by warmth, the intensity of which gradually increases. This occurs due to contact of sensitive nerve endings with red pepper tincture.
Other components of Efkamon also exhibit pharmacological activity:
- camphor has a local irritating effect. It is accompanied by reflex reactions in the form of improved blood supply and tissue trophism;
- vegetable oils distract a person from uncomfortable sensations. Due to the entry of 2 groups of impulses into the central nervous system, the feeling of pain and muscle spasms weaken. Instead, a slight burning sensation at the site of application of the balm comes to the fore;
- Methyl salicylate has all the properties of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It stimulates the resorption of edema, copes well with moderate pain, and relieves inflammatory processes.
The result of the complex effect of the components on the affected joints, muscles or intervertebral discs is an improvement in a person’s well-being. Efkamon ointment helps to increase local temperature and accelerate blood circulation. The damaged tissues begin to receive enough nutrients to restore them.
The balm has a warming and analgesic (distracting) effect
Efkamon is used only after the acute inflammatory process has been relieved by systemic means. Otherwise, its intensity will increase due to an increase in body temperature in the area of the diseased joint or intervertebral disc.
Efkamon analogues
There are several products with a similar effect to Efkamon, however, these drugs differ from the described ointment in composition.
The most popular of them:
- Capsicum - 305 rubles for 30 g;
- Bishofite - 122 rubles for 125 ml;
- Finalgon - 327 rubles for 20 g;
- Apizartron - 313 rubles for 20 g;
- Ben-Gay - 311 rubles for 50 g;
- Bom Benge - 79 rubles for 25 g.
What is Efkamon used for?
The ointment is widely used in the complex treatment of various diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
It is effective for:
- Back pain;
- Presence of pain in muscles and joints;
- Injuries and bruises.
Efkamon is used for:
- Arthritis and arthrosis;
- Lumbago;
- Radiculitis;
- Rheumatism;
- Migraines;
- Myalgia;
- Cervical myositis;
- Osteochondrosis;
- Neuralgia;
- Deforming spondylosis;
- Ganglionitis of the cervicothoracic region;
- Truncite et al.
Before starting treatment with the drug, you must consult with a specialist and also find out the exact diagnosis of your disease.
special instructions
After using Efkamon, you must wash your hands thoroughly so that the ointment does not get on the mucous membranes and inside the gastrointestinal tract. After using the balm, you must wash your hands thoroughly with soap. Otherwise, the medicine may accidentally get into your eyes or into your body (for example, with food).
Applying ointment to mucous membranes is prohibited, as this can cause burns.
It is also prohibited to use the drug on areas with scratches, abrasions, open wounds and other skin damage.
The drug consists exclusively of herbal components, so it can be used simultaneously with alcohol intake.
Impact on the ability to operate machinery and vehicles
You can drive vehicles and potentially dangerous machinery during treatment. Efkamon does not affect reaction speed and attentiveness.
Use in pediatrics
It is not prohibited to use the ointment to treat children. The only thing is that before applying the drug you need to consult a pediatrician.
Before applying the medicine to the damaged area of the body, you need to test the medicine on a small area of skin, for example, around the elbow. The use of ointment is permitted in the absence of any adverse (including allergic) reactions.
For impaired renal and liver function
Efkamon can be used for pathologies of the liver and kidneys. It is recommended to visit a doctor before use.
Side effects and overdose
The application of Efkamon to the skin is accompanied by a burning sensation, but this is considered normal, but when this burning sensation is accompanied by redness of the skin, itching and paresthesia, then you should be wary and stop using the product. Sometimes, when using an ointment, allergic manifestations occur, which are also the reason why the use of the drug is stopped.
If there are side effects, you should consult a doctor to prescribe another treatment.
No cases of drug overdose have been identified, unless someone takes the drug orally by mistake. In this case, you must immediately call an ambulance.
Expert opinion
Lyudmila Sheveleva, pharmacist
Efkamon is an effective remedy for the symptomatic treatment of articular and vertebral pathologies. It copes well with pain and inflammatory swelling, muscle spasms and stiffness. If the ointment is used correctly, there is no need to worry about the development of local and systemic adverse reactions. But it is worth considering that the drug has no effect on the cause of the disease. Therefore, doctors often prescribe Efkamon in combination with chondroprotectors, muscle relaxants, and B vitamins.
Efkamon composition
Efkamon ointment, according to the instructions for use, consists only of natural ingredients. The product eliminates all of the above problems, thanks to:
capsicum extract;
- Clove oil;
- Camphor;
- Eucalyptus oil;
- Methyl salicylate;
- Timol;
- Menthol;
- Essential mustard oil;
- Cinnamic alcohol;
- Chloral hydrate.
The drug is packaged in aluminum tubes of 10, 15 and 25 g, which are packed in cardboard boxes.
