Amelotex gel d / outside. apply. 1% tube 50g
Category
Anesthesia and muscle relaxants
,
Bruises, sprains
Scope of the drug
Musculoskeletal system
Release form
Gel
Manufacturer country
Russia
Way of introduction
On the skin
Amount in a package
50 g
Dosage form
gel for external use
Structure
Active substance: meloxicam (in terms of 100% substance) - 1.0 g
Excipients: methylpyrrolidone - 15.0 g, ethanol 95% - 25.0 g, carbomer - 0.9 g, trometamol - 2.0 g to 3.0 g (up to pH 7.5-8.9 g), orange blossom oil - 0.015 g, lavender oil - 0.01 g, purified water - up to 100.0 g
pharmachologic effect
Amelotex® gel contains meloxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
The anti-inflammatory effect is associated with inhibition of the enzymatic activity of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which is involved in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins in the area of inflammation.
To a lesser extent, meloxicam acts on cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), which is involved in the synthesis of prostaglandin, which protects the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract and is involved in the regulation of blood flow in the kidneys.
Meloxicam is a chondroneutral" drug, does not have a negative effect on cartilage tissue, does not affect proteoglycan synthesis by chondrocytes of the articular cartilage.
When applied topically, the drug reduces or eliminates pain in the area of application of the gel, including joint pain at rest and during movement.
Promotes increased range of motion.
Indications
Symptomatic therapy of osteoarthritis, accompanied by pain.
It is used for symptomatic therapy, reducing pain and inflammation
does not affect the progression of the disease.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to meloxicam and other components of the drug (including other NSAIDs)
complete or incomplete combination of bronchial asthma, recurrent polyposis of the nose and paranasal sinuses and intolerance to acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs (including in history), violation of the integrity of the skin in the places of intended application
children's age (up to 18 years) (effectiveness and safety have not been established)
pregnancy.
With care: gastric ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer (in the acute phase), active gastrointestinal bleeding
progressive kidney disease, severe liver failure or active liver disease, confirmed hyperkalemia, inflammatory bowel disease, old age, coagulation disorders, chronic heart failure.
Side effects
For drugs that are NSAIDs for external use, the following side effects are described.
On the part of the skin: hyperemia, papular-vesicular rash, peeling, photosensitivity.
Allergic reactions: itching and burning of the skin, erythema multiforme, urticaria, systemic anaphylactic reactions.
In the event of adverse reactions, including those not mentioned above, you should stop using the gel, and also inform your doctor.
Interaction
Amelotex® gel should not be used together with other drugs for external use.
It is not recommended to use the gel simultaneously with other NSAIDs.
When combined with other dosage forms of meloxicam (tablets, injections), the daily dose should not exceed 15 mg.
How to take, course of administration and dosage
Outwardly.
Do not use internally!
A strip of gel about 4 cm long (2 g) is applied 2 times a day with a thin layer on clean, dry skin over the lesion and rubbed lightly for 2-3 minutes.
The duration of the course of therapy is determined individually, it can vary depending on the site of the lesion and the observed therapeutic effect and is no more than 4 weeks.
Overdose
Due to the low systemic absorption during the application of Amelotex® gel, an overdose with external use is unlikely.
Special instructions
Doctor's supervision is necessary when prescribing Amelotex® gel to elderly patients with impaired renal and liver function, chronic heart failure
Name ENG
AMELOTEX
Clinical and pharmacological group
NSAIDs for external use
ATX code
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for external use
Dosage
100 g 1 g
Structure
Active substance: meloxicam (in terms of 100% substance) - 1.0 g
Excipients: methylpyrrolidone - 15.0 g, ethanol 95% - 25.0 g, carbomer - 0.9 g, trometamol - 2.0 g to 3.0 g (up to pH 7.5-8.9 g), orange blossom oil - 0.015 g, lavender oil - 0.01 g, purified water - up to 100.0 g
Indications
Symptomatic therapy of osteoarthritis, accompanied by pain.
It is used for symptomatic therapy, reducing pain and inflammation
does not affect the progression of the disease.
Contraindications
complete or incomplete combination of bronchial asthma, recurrent polyposis of the nose and paranasal sinuses and intolerance to acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs (including history)
violation of the integrity of the skin in the places of the intended application
children and adolescents under 18 years of age (efficacy and safety have not been established)
hypersensitivity to meloxicam and other components of the drug (including other NSAIDs).
The drug should be used with caution in case of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer (in the acute phase)
active gastrointestinal bleeding
progressive kidney disease
severe liver failure or active liver disease
confirmed hyperkalemia
inflammatory bowel disease
violation of coagulation
chronic heart failure
in elderly patients.
Carefully:
with severe liver failure or active liver disease
with progressive kidney disease
use the drug in elderly patients.
Storage conditions and periods
The drug should be stored out of reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25C.
Do not freeze.
Shelf life is 2 years.
INN / Active ingredient
meloxicam
Specifications
Category
Anesthesia and muscle relaxants
,
Bruises, sprains
Scope of the drug
Musculoskeletal system
Release form
Gel
Manufacturer country
Russia
Way of introduction
On the skin
Vacation conditions
Without recipe
Brand name
Sotex
The amount of the dosage form in the primary package
50 g
Primary packaging type
Tuba
Type of consumer packaging
Pack of cardboard
Dosage form
Gel for external use
Expiration date in days
24
Drug action
Pain reliever
,
Anti-inflammatory
Dosage (volume) of the substance in the preparation
meloxicam - 1 g
Package weight, g
65
Mode of application
:
Outwardly.
Do not use internally!
< br> A strip of gel about 4 cm long (2 g) is applied 2 times a day with a thin layer on clean, dry skin over the lesion and lightly rubbed for 2-3 minutes.
The duration of the course of therapy is determined individually, it can vary depending on the site of the lesion and the observed therapeutic effect and is no more than 4 weeks.
Pharmaco-therapeutic group
:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for external use
Anatomical and therapeutic characteristics
:
M02AA Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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