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Analgesic is a drug used in a number of musculoskeletal pain diseases such as arthritis, sprains ... with the effect of soothing the pain that occurs in the pathological process. This pain medication belongs to the methyl salicylate class. Although there are many advantages to pain relief, there are still a few things to keep in mind when using it.
1. What is Analgesic?
Analgesic drug treats pain symptoms in musculoskeletal diseases with the main ingredients being Methyl Salicylate and Menthol which are considered to be the reactants that make the patient's body feel cool in the damaged area, then will gradually warm up and make the patient not think about the pain in the musculoskeletal system anymore.
The drug is not recommended for use in children under 12 years old, so it is necessary to consult a doctor before using it. The drug is intended for external use, should be avoided near the eyes, mouth, nose and genitals, if care is not taken to allow the drug to adhere, there may be an increased risk of side effects of the drug on these organs. So need to wash with water many times. Medicines can be made in lotions, sprays or foams, so if you are using these products, you need to shake the product well before using it so that the ingredients in the medicine are dissolved in the best way.
When applying, Analgesic should be applied to the damaged skin with a thin layer about 3-4 times a day, then apply gently and do not forget to wash your hands thoroughly after applying the medicine. If the affected area is on the hand, the patient can wait 30 minutes or more for the medicine to penetrate the skin and then wash their hands.
If the skin is open wound or irritated, absolutely do not apply the medicine to this skin area. Do not cover the area where the medicine has been applied again because it can cause some unwanted effects, instead, you can wear light clothing to cover this skin area. Many studies have shown that temperature can increase the side effects when taking Analgesic, so after bathing with hot water, exercising with a lot of sweat, sunbathing... and activities that cause If you have other hyperthermia, you should not apply the medicine immediately, but you must wait a certain time for the body temperature to cool down. And also for this reason, on patients being treated with Analgesic drugs, sun lamps, heating pads... are absolutely contraindicated.
Người bệnh nên bôi thuốc Analgesic theo sự hướng dẫn của bác sĩ
2. Notes when using Analgesic
During the use of Analgesic, patients should be aware of a number of possible possibilities, such as redness, heat, stinging sensation on the skin, burning of the skin using the topical medication. Therefore, if these symptoms persist for too long or get worse, you should stop applying the medicine and go to medical facilities for examination. Some other more serious side effects that patients may experience while taking the drug are swelling, blistering at the site of application, more pain than usual, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears .. . and manifestations of serious allergic reactions such as rash, itching, swelling of the mucous membranes of the throat, tongue..., dizziness, difficulty breathing... However, cases of allergic reactions when using Analgesic drug is very rare in clinical practice, so patients should not be too worried when using this drug.
In case any abnormal signs occur, the patient should visit the treating doctor so that he can be changed to another treatment method in case of need.
A drug to treat pain in diseases of muscles, bones, joints that is commonly used today is Analgesic drug with effective pain-relieving effects. Although there are great advantages in terms of treatment, some side effects can still occur when using this drug, so users need to be aware and if unusual symptoms occur, it is necessary to seek medical attention. reputation as soon as possible to be handled.
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Reference source: .webmd.com
