The best warming ointments of 2022

In diseases affecting the joints, a person experiences pain. The same symptom accompanies after heavy physical exertion or after injuries. Now pharmacies sell many types of ointments and gels that alleviate this uncomfortable feeling. The best warming ointments of 2022 include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, chondoprotectors and irritants.

The best NSAID ointments for joint pain

These drugs are designed to suppress the pain that occurs with diseases that destroy joint tissue.Also, these ointments are recommended for use in other diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, injuries or hypothermia. In addition to the ability to relieve pain, these drugs reduce the inflammatory process.

The advantage of this group of drugs is their high ability to stop inflammation. If the pain is severe, these ointments and gels can quickly relieve it. The effect of their use lasts for 5 hours. Compared with other ointments, NSAIDs have numerous contraindications. Even when applied externally, they provoke side effects. Therefore, these drugs are not suitable for treatment during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fastum gel

The product has a gel-like consistency. Its active ingredient is ketoprofen. It stops the synthesis of prostaglandins. This makes it possible to quickly relieve pain and reduce swelling. This drug will be useful for the treatment of various diseases of the joints, pain relief after injury or muscle tension.

The drug has many contraindications. Among them are various violations of the integrity of the skin, dermatitis, stomatitis, eczema. To eliminate pain, the gel is rubbed into the affected area up to 2 times a day. the duration of treatment is no more than two weeks.

• quickly relieves pain after injury or sprain;
• does not provoke allergic rashes;
• does not leave an unpleasant odor;
• available in tubes of different sizes;
• convenient application schedule.

• cannot completely relieve severe pain;
• not suitable if there was damage to the skin during the injury;
• the texture has some viscosity and is not completely absorbed;
• one application takes a lot of the drug;
• high price.

The average price of the drug in a pharmacy is 480 rubles.

Voltaren Emulgel

The active ingredient in this joint pain reliever is diclofenac. On sale, it is found with a concentration of the active ingredient of 1% and 2%. A local drug with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. The tool is recommended to be used to relieve pain in the joints of the extremities with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

The drug well reduces pain after various injuries, reduces swelling, stops the inflammatory process. It is also recommended to use it against pain in muscle tissue, which often occurs against the background of high physical exertion, bruises or sprains.

The drug has several contraindications, the main of which is damage to the epidermis in the area of ​​application, childhood, allergic manifestations. With caution, the agent is allowed to be used for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, heart failure, disorders of the kidneys or liver. Sometimes the remedy causes various side effects, swelling, rashes, allergic reactions on the skin.

The drug with a concentration of 1% is applied to the area where there is a painful focus, 3-4 times a day. A tool with an increased concentration of the active ingredient is enough to use 1 or 2 times. The longest duration of treatment is 15 days.

• relieves moderate pain and swelling;
• when applied, a slight cooling effect is felt;
• no unpleasant odor;
• easily absorbed, leaving no stickiness or residue;
• produced in different volumes.

• not able to independently eliminate severe pain;
• there are contraindications and side effects;
• high price.

The average price of the drug is 470 rubles.

Indomethacin

The drug, in which indomethacin is used as the active ingredient, is commercially available in the form of a gel or ointment. It is effective to use it to relieve pain in the spine, joints with arthritis, myalgia, gout and other diseases.

Among the contraindications of the drug are a violation of the integrity of the skin at the site of application, an allergic reaction, breastfeeding, pregnancy, problems with blood clotting, peptic ulcer in the acute stage.

In some patients, this drug causes adverse reactions in the form of skin rashes, redness, dryness or burning. With psoriasis, the ointment can cause an exacerbation of the disease.

• for several applications, relieves soreness in the muscles, rheumatism and other uncomfortable sensations;
• reduces post-traumatic swelling;
• when used correctly, side effects are excluded;
• allowed to use for children;
• affordable price.

• gives a short-term effect;
• after a few days in the case of a chronic disease, the soreness returns;
• poor absorption of greasy ointment, sticky marks remain;
• unpleasant odor;
• there are contraindications.

The average cost of the drug is 85 rubles.

Nise gel

This drug is designed to relieve pain in the joints of the extremities and in the back. The main active ingredient in it is nimesulide. The drug can be used for any diseases of the joints, to recover from injuries and bruises.

The tool has many contraindications, including pregnancy and breastfeeding, diseases of the kidneys, liver, ulcers.In heart disease and systemic disorders, it is used with caution. Allergies, peeling, itching, skin rashes are noted as adverse reactions. With prolonged use, systemic reactions are possible. The drug is recommended to be applied to the affected area three times a day.

• eliminates pain in the joints and with minor bruises;
• low cost.

• weak analgesic effect;
• after a few days of constant use, a rash and itching appear;
• sometimes causes drowsiness;
• unpleasant odor;
• poor absorption;
• stains fabrics.

The average cost of the drug is 200 rubles.

List of the best irritant ointments for joint pain

Preparations with an irritating effect are suitable for recovery after an injury, significant physical exertion, or after hypothermia. Such products warm and have an irritating effect. Because of this, the vessels dilate and blood flow to the affected part increases. Pain relief is carried out after stimulation of metabolic processes and intensive tissue nutrition.

Finalgon

This drug is available in the form of an ointment. Cocoboxyl and nonivamed are used here as the active ingredient. They irritate and dilate blood vessels. As a result, blood flow in the affected area is increased. This allows you to reduce soreness, relieve spasms and warm the affected area.

As a result of the application, severe pain in the muscles is removed, the joints become more mobile. The drug can be used to treat damaged ligaments, after injuries and various diseases of the joints. If there are chronic degenerative diseases of the joints, the ointment is used only at the stage of remission.Additionally, the ointment is used as a warming agent or to relieve pain during strong physical exertion.

The drug has contraindications, including children's age, the time of breastfeeding or bearing a child. The ointment should not be used on areas of the body with thin and sensitive skin. Side effects include hives, itching, burning, swelling in the face, shortness of breath and cough.

Before the first use, be sure to test for sensitivity to the drug on a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin. If there is no negative reaction, the agent is applied to the desired area of ​​​​the body 2 or 3 times a day.

• quickly has a pronounced analgesic effect;
• has no smell;
• economical consumption;
• comes with an applicator to prevent burning on the skin of the fingers;
• affordable price.

• short-term effect;
• with exacerbation of diseases of the joints can not be used;
• susceptibility to the drug decreases over time;
• causes severe burning;
• Causes severe burns if not handled carefully.

The average cost of an ointment is 250 rubles.

Apizartron

This ointment is intended to relieve pain in the joints of the lower extremities or in the back. As active ingredients, it includes methyl salicylate, bee venom and mustard oil extract. The tool activates blood flow and reduces muscle tone. The ointment effectively relieves pain in radiculitis, neuritis, neuralgia, rheumatic diseases. Also suitable for tissue repair after injuries or as a warming agent after a workout.

The ointment has a lot of contraindications, including childhood, pregnancy, breastfeeding.You can not use it for kidney disease, skin damage at the site of application, for acute diseases of the joints.

If there are no contraindications, the agent is rubbed into the affected area with slow movements up to three times a day. The longest duration of use is 10 days.

• relieves pain in the back and muscle tissue;
• has a good warming effect without a strong burning sensation.

• not suitable for the treatment of age-related diseases of the articular tissue;
• has many contraindications;
• sometimes causes adverse reactions;
• unpleasant odor;
• wasteful expense.

The average price of the drug is 300 rubles.

Viprosal B

Viper venom, camphor, gum turpentine, salicylic acid are used as active ingredients in this ointment. The agent has an irritating effect in the area of ​​application, dilates blood vessels, stimulates metabolic reactions. This allows you to reduce pain, relieve inflammation, and have an antiseptic effect.

Contraindications to the use of this ointment are any dermatological diseases, fever, tuberculosis, kidney or liver disease, circulatory problems, pregnancy, breastfeeding. As adverse reactions, only reddening of the skin and itching were noted.

The ointment is applied once or twice a day. Duration of application is no more than 10 days.

• not addictive;
• activates tissue nutrition, slowing down degenerative processes;
• relieves arthritis pain
• has a warming effect;
• quickly relieves pain;
• natural ingredients in the composition.

• has a turpentine smell;
• the ointment is poorly squeezed out due to the hard tube.

The average price of a drug is 240 rubles.

The best ointments chondroprotectors

These drugs stimulate metabolic processes in the articular tissue, restore and reduce the destruction of cartilage. They are recommended for the treatment of age-related joint diseases. Unlike the rest, chondoprotectors have a therapeutic effect on cartilage tissue and contribute to its restoration. They activate the synthesis of intra-articular fluid. Usually the tolerability of these ointments is good, adverse reactions occur much less frequently.

Ointments of this group act slowly and do not relieve pain. They are not suitable for treating injuries and relieving muscle pain. The scope of their application is limited to articular diseases.

Chondroxide

This remedy helps to reduce pain in the joints of the limbs or in the back. The main ingredient is chondroitin sulfate. The drug stimulates the restoration of cartilage tissue, relieves the inflammatory process, and has a slight analgesic effect. The tool will be useful for the treatment of osteochondrosis or arthritis.

The drug has few contraindications. The main one is a violation of the integrity of the skin in the area of ​​application. Very rarely, side effects occur in the form of skin rashes, itching.
The funds are applied to the problem area three times a day with patting, rather than rubbing, movements. The drug in the form of a gel can be used up to 3 months. The remedy in the form of an ointment is allowed to be applied only for 3 weeks.

• relieves inflammation, reduces pain;
• relieves stiffness and improves mobility in the joints;
• does not provoke adverse reactions;
• few contraindications;
• good absorbency.

• anesthesia is weak;
• positive changes are not always noticeable;
• sometimes there is an allergy;
• unpleasant aroma.

The average price of the drug is 380 rubles.

Teraflex Chondrocream Forte

The composition of this drug as active ingredients includes chondroitin and meloxicam. Under the influence of this medicinal cream, cartilage tissue is restored, inflammation is relieved, an analgesic effect is achieved in various joint diseases with a degenerative effect on tissues.

The drug is contraindicated if there is poor tolerance of its ingredients, the integrity of the skin is broken, in childhood and in certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and blood vessels. Among the adverse reactions are various manifestations of an allergic nature, rashes, burning. The drug is distributed to areas of the body with inflammation up to three times a day. The duration of therapy is 2 weeks.

• the drug acts in a complex;
• stimulates joint mobility;
• reduces inflammatory processes;
• relieves pain.

• a large list of contraindications;
• high price.

The average cost of the drug is 490 rubles.

No. p / p	Group of medicines	Name of the drug	Advantages	Flaws
1	NSAID ointments for joint pain	Fastum gel	quickly relieves pain after injury or sprain; does not provoke allergic rashes; does not leave an unpleasant odor; available in tubes of different sizes; convenient application schedule	cannot completely relieve severe pain; not suitable if there was damage to the skin during the injury; the texture has some viscosity and is not completely absorbed; one application takes a lot of the drug; high price
2		Voltaren Emulgel	relieves moderate pain and swelling; when applied, a slight cooling effect is felt; no unpleasant odor; easily absorbed, leaving no stickiness or residue; produced in different sizes	not able to independently eliminate severe pain; there are contraindications and side effects; high price
3		Indomethacin	for several applications, relieves soreness in the muscles, rheumatism and other uncomfortable sensations; reduces post-traumatic swelling; when used correctly, side effects are excluded; allowed to use for children; affordable price	gives a short-term effect; after a few days in the case of a chronic disease, the soreness returns; poor absorption of greasy ointment, sticky marks remain; unpleasant odor; there are contraindications
4		Nise gel	eliminates pain in the joints and with minor bruises; low cost	weak analgesic effect; after a few days of constant use, a rash and itching appear; sometimes causes drowsiness; unpleasant odor; poor absorption; stains fabrics
5	Irritating ointments for joint pain	Finalgon	quickly has a pronounced analgesic effect; has no smell; economical consumption; comes with an applicator to prevent burning on the skin of the fingers; affordable price	short-term effect; with exacerbation of diseases of the joints can not be used; susceptibility to the drug decreases over time; causes severe burning; Causes severe burns if not handled carefully.
6		Apizartron	relieves pain in the back and muscle tissue; has a good warming effect without strong burning	not suitable for the treatment of age-related diseases of the articular tissue; has many contraindications; sometimes causes adverse reactions; unpleasant odor; uneconomical consumption
7		Viprosal B	not addictive; activates tissue nutrition, slowing down degenerative processes; relieves arthritis pain has a warming effect; quickly relieves pain; natural ingredients in the composition	has a turpentine smell; the ointment is poorly squeezed out due to the hard tube
8	Ointment chondroprotectors	Chondroxide	relieves inflammation, reduces pain; relieves stiffness and improves mobility in the joints; does not provoke adverse reactions; few contraindications; good absorbency	anesthesia is weak; positive changes are not always noticeable; sometimes there is an allergy; unpleasant odor
9		Teraflex Chondrocream Forte	the drug acts in a complex; stimulates joint mobility; reduces inflammatory processes; relieves soreness	a large list of contraindications; high price

Preparations for the removal of inflammatory processes from the presented groups are used to reduce pain and stop destructive changes. At the same time, with the complete cessation of inflammation, the painful syndrome does not reappear. These funds are recommended for use in the treatment of age-related diseases and after injury. The presented drugs do not limit the list of possible warming drugs to reduce pain in muscles and joint tissue, but are among the best.