While other topical lidocaine is available, like the Emla formulation, Zensa is gaining popularity for a few reasons. While this product is available without a prescription, we keep it behind the pharmacy counter, so be sure to talk to your clinic pharmacist. A new product we carry is called Zensa, which contains 5% topical lidocaine. If you are getting a tattoo, laser hair removal, piercing, waxing, injection, or other painful procedure you may want to consider topical lidocaine. Lidocaine inhibits nerve impulses, thereby effecting local anesthetic action. We also get questions about topical pain relief for other ailments. While other pain relief formulations are available (RUB A535, Deep Cold, LIV pain relief), most of these only create a reaction on the skin to mask the pain rather than having a mechanism to treat it. It may be covered by your plan and save you a significant amount of money. If you have medication coverage, talk to your doctor about the possibility of getting a prescription for a topical pain reliever. While over the counter Voltaren is a good starting point, prescription pain compounds allow for a higher strength and potentially more effective product. Make sure you receive a quality compounded topical, instead of a powder simply mixed into a cream. Ideally you want a small medication particle size in a good absorbing vehicle to deliver better effectiveness. The ingredient and its delivery system (gel/ointment/cream) may determine how effective the product is. It works at the site of pain and inflammation by reducing prostaglandin synthesis.
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, which provides an analgesic (pain reducing) action. Diclofenac is the ingredient used in the popular over the counter product Voltaren.
Most topical formulations for muscle injuries, joint pain and arthritis involve the ingredient diclofenac. Some topical pain treatment are available without a prescription, while we have various compounded formulations available in high strengths available with a doctor's prescription. Also, they are not significantly systemically absorbed, so it can be a good option for those who find medications such as naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil) upset the stomach. At the pharmacy a quite a few questions asking, "what can we use instead of pill for pain". Topical Pain relief is usually in high demand. Share: Topical Pain Relief - Diclofenac & Lidocaineīy Barret Procyshyn, Pharmacist at Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy
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