Patches warming: classification, medicinal properties and reviews

The plaster as a medical product is widely used in medical practice. It is convenient to use, it brings relief from many ailments. Medicinal plaster in the modern world already has another name - transdermal therapeutic system (TTS). It's really an entire design to deliver the necessary substances to the right place. The drug is slowly released from the surface of the patch and through the upper layers of the skin (dermis) safely penetrates into the circulatory system. In addition to the band-aid, another film with similar qualities is produced.

Advantages of TTS (transdermal therapeutic system)

• Comfort of use.
• The medicine does not harm the stomach, because it passes it.
• The active substance is delivered more quickly to the problem area.
• You can quickly stop treatment with a negative reaction of the body.
• It is possible to lower the dose of the medicine, since it will not be wasted in the digestive tract.
• The rate of drug release can be controlled.
• Well tolerated by children.

Plasters can perform different tasks, for example, to reduce pain, help to achieve a certain concentration of medication in the body. But most often they are used as a warming agent.

Classification of medical plasters

A large number of various patches are now available. Each species has its own function, advantages and disadvantages.

Orthopedic . The composition contains substances that stimulate the production of cartilaginous tissue, protect the cartilage from destruction, contribute to the recovery of the body. These include a warming plaster for the joints.

Warming . The therapeutic effect is based on strengthening the local blood circulation, warming the glueing area. It is used as an additional remedy for ARVI treatment, muscle pain, sciatica and osteochondrosis. The most common is pepper. This so-called patch is warming for the back. For young children, it is contraindicated, since it is possible to receive toxic effects, because the skin of the child absorbs drugs more than the dermis of an adult. When skin diseases can not be used. It is necessary to monitor the condition, possibly overheating.

Anti-inflammatory . Does not cause overheating of the site to which it is glued. Allergic reactions to the components of the drug are possible. There are side effects, so it is better to coordinate the application with a specialist.

Antifungal . Used in the treatment of fungal diseases of nails, skin. It is used in the diagnosis of "mycosis" after consulting a doctor. Replaced as abrasion.

A patch with nitroglycerin . Used to alleviate the condition of patients with ischemia and frequent attacks of angina pectoris. It sticks to the breast approximately 2 times a day. A doctor's recommendation is required, which should provide for a negative impact. Nitroglycerin has many side effects, for example, it lowers blood pressure.

Plaster anesthetizing (with analgesics ). It is attached to a painful area, for example, on muscles and joints with osteochondrosis, after getting injuries. Should have a local effect, but part of the active substance, getting into the circulatory system, is carried throughout the body, because of this it is not recommended for taking pregnant women and children. There are a variety of warming patches for the feet.

Anti-cellulite . Attached to areas with this defect. There is an increase in blood flow, which helps the excess fatty tissue to resolve.

Contraceptive . It sticks for a different period, from 1 to 7 days. Dosage and duration of gluing is selected by the doctor. Reliably protects from unwanted pregnancy.

Antinicotin . Such patches effectively fight with nicotine addiction. Doses of nicotine are secreted into the blood, which gradually decrease over time. The number of patches and the frequency of their adherence is determined by the narcologist.

Reflective . The effect is based on reflecting the heat that the human body produces. Does not contain active active substance, therefore practically has no contraindications.

Limitations in the use of medical plasters

Not all medications can be used in such systems. Suitable only potent with certain chemical properties, which allow penetration through the skin. The patch warming requires more time, so that the effect of the drug begins to give some result, so in case of urgent delivery of the medicine to a sore spot, it is better to inject.

The use of therapeutic patches has a number of contraindications. You can not use them when:

• Violation of blood circulation;
• Skin diseases;
• Diabetes mellitus;
• Pregnancy;
• Allergic reaction to the components of the drug.

With caution and only after consulting a doctor, such remedies are used by women who are breastfeeding. In childhood, you can use only special types of medical plasters.

To help children

Treating kids is difficult. During illness they are whimsical, and still it is necessary to put a compress or a heating pad, rinse your throat or drip your nose. All these procedures are not very fond of kids, but the patch warming is much easier to attach.

When treating children's common colds

• The cooling patch is used to lower the temperature. Contains menthol, camphor, mint. Relieves the condition, reduces cough.
• Warming. Used when the normal temperature persists for several days. Pleasant for the child the temperature of the product is able to hold up to 8 hours. A warming plaster for children is very common among mothers.
• Inhalation. Fastens on clothes closer to the nose. Medicines in the form of essential oils will evaporate and facilitate breathing.

Good reviews from parents receive a children's plaster against the common cold "Sopelka". The main active substances are camphor and eucalyptus. This product performs the following functions:

• Fights against viruses.
• It makes breathing easier.
• Reduces the edema of the nasopharyngeal mucosa.
• Has a soothing effect.

"Sopelka" is not recommended for children under 1 year. Before applying the patch, you need to consult a doctor. The therapeutic effect will be achieved more quickly if you take several remedies against colds.

Warming effect

The most popular plaster in this series is pepper. The main active substances are the extract of hot pepper and sheets of belladonna. Treatment is provided due to increased blood flow. Nutrition of tissues increases, muscle spasm decreases. In this patch, there are no analgesics, but a decrease in soreness is noted due to a distraction. Often recommend pepper plaster for cervical osteochondrosis and back pain from sciatica. But you must use this remedy with caution, knowing the exact diagnosis. For example, heating the clamped nerves and joints with arthritis will lead to serious complications.

How to use it correctly

It is better to glue the patch warming in small pieces so that the impact is only on a certain area, and healthy tissues are not affected. In cervical osteochondrosis, a small plate must be attached to the joint area of the thoracic and cervical vertebrae. At a radiculitis in a thoracal part it is necessary to seal a site between scapulas. In the case of manifestation of lumbar radiculitis, small strips of patch are placed on the waist.

People with sensitive skin can not withstand the effects of pepper products. There is also a patch with a warming effect - this is Ketoral. It warms the gluing area well, helps muscles relax and relieves pain. But if there is a violation of blood circulation, diabetes and pregnancy, it can not be used. For children under 14 years old, it is also not recommended to use such a tool.

Sticky medicine

Plasters help in many situations to cope with the problem, you just need to know how to use this tool. For example, a patch medical warming with a cough and cold can be glued at the very beginning of the ailment. So he will not be able to develop more. For example, pepper patch can be stitched with a cross on the nose - from the tip to the forehead and on the sides.

Before using, you should read the instructions. The method of application is described in detail therein. Glue such a sticky medicine can only be on healthy skin. With wounds, abrasions, scratches, this tool is not recommended. Also it is impossible to seal birthmarks and warts. Unstick the patch will be easier if you grease it with vegetable oil. In a few minutes he will fall behind himself. So it is necessary to shoot children, because they have a particularly sensitive skin.

Reviews about the tool

Therapeutic patches receive positive feedback from patients who have been treated this way. The agent does not cause much trouble in the application, it does not interfere with movement. Only not always it turns out to paste a patch warming independently, for example, on a back. With the use of such tools, the result is immediately felt. But in the case of patients with joints you have to get patience. Note that some types of patches are expensive. This stops people from buying, because there are faster means in the form of pills and injections.

Physicians are positive about the use of patches, especially with a warming effect. Also praise the patch is warming with cough and cold. For children, this medicine is the best. Often there are situations when the child needs to warm up, and this is difficult because of the great mobility of the baby. The patch helps out in such cases. It is not always convenient for patients to undergo physioprocedures, and a therapeutic band-aid can to some extent replace their effect.

Conclusion

Recently, treatment with such patches is gaining popularity. They are convenient to use, and therapy can not be interrupted even when you go to work. The patch warming on coughing is an amazing drug. It is used for colds, back pain and other ailments. After all, it only needs to be glued to the right place, and he will heal himself - persistently and patiently. It seems that this is fantastic, but it is worth trying to take to understand the reality and effectiveness.