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Menowazan
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Menovazan is a complex medicine; its activity develops due to the properties of the active ingredients.
The combination of the drug's constituent elements provides a reverse disorder of excitability, as well as conductivity of neural endings and mediators in the case of direct contact with them. At the same time, it demonstrates a distracting and irritating effect, inhibits excitation of the walls of the nerve fiber and reduces the amplitude of the activity potential. [ 1 ]
ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Menowazan
It is used for the treatment of arthralgia, neuralgia and myalgia, and is also prescribed in cases of dermatoses, during which itching occurs.
Release form
The drug is released in the form of an ointment - inside 40 g tubes.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug increases the threshold of depolarization of the wall of the neuronal fiber, reduces the rate of development of the ascending stage of the activity potential and the severity of excitation within neuronal elements.
Menthol has a selective effect on cold endings, which leads to a cooling effect. The irritating effect can be replaced by a weak painkiller. The substance leads to a reflex change in vascular tone - both in relation to superficial and deep vessels.
Novocaine has an intense analgesic effect, and at the same time does not affect vascular tone. [ 2 ]
Anesthesin causes the development of an analgesic effect on the surface of the skin.
Dosing and administration
The medicine should be used for external treatment, 2-3 times a day - rub the affected areas or painful spots on the epidermis. The duration of the therapeutic cycle is determined by the course of the disease and its form, and in addition, the nature of the concomitant treatment. No more than 9 g of the substance can be used per day.
- Application for children
Do not administer to persons under 12 years of age.
Use Menowazan during pregnancy
There is no information regarding the use of Menovasan during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for use in case of severe intolerance to any of the components of the medication.
Side effects Menowazan
Allergy symptoms (including swelling, irritation, rash, itching, hyperemia and urticaria) or contact dermatitis may occur.
Overdose
Long-term use of the ointment may lead to systemic weakness, dizziness, signs of allergy and decreased blood pressure.
If these symptoms develop, it is necessary to stop using the drug, wash off the remaining ointment from the epidermis with plain water, and consult a doctor. Symptomatic procedures are performed.
Interactions with other drugs
The drug cannot be used in combination with other locally acting medications (the local anesthetic effect of substances with the specified properties is potentiated).
Anesthesin with novocaine leads to a decrease in the antibacterial activity of sulfonamides.
Storage conditions
Menovazan should be stored in a place closed to children. Temperature indicators - maximum 20°C.
Shelf life
Menovasan must be used within 36 months from the date of manufacture of the therapeutic product.
Analogues
The analogs of the drug are Menovazin, Golden Star with Orel Balm, and Naphthalan Ointment.
Reviews
Menovazan receives good reviews from most patients - it helps with bruises, swelling, sprains, bruises, and in addition, it helps eliminate itching.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Menowazan" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.