Movalis - a drug for pain in the joints and spine

Back pain is a common reason for patients to visit a doctor. There are many pathologies characterized by back pain: osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal hernia. Movalis is one of the most effective drugs that can relieve pain.

Active ingredient

The active component of the drug, meloxicam, relieves any inflammation. This has been proven by clinical trials. Meloxicam inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins (Pg), which are known to be mediators of inflammation. That is, Movalis acts precisely. As for cartilage tissue, it does not experience any negative effects during a course of taking the drug.

The pharmacological market boasts a variety of dosage forms of the drug: tablets, injection solution, rectal suppositories (suppositories), suspensions.

Movalis against arthritis of the fingers

It is worth noting that the injections are intended for the first 2-3 days of therapy, when the inflammatory and pain syndrome is most pronounced. After pain and inflammation are relieved, treatment continues using available dosage forms.

The analgesic effect can be observed after 30 minutes and lasts about a day after taking Movalis.

Indications

What do pills help with?

• symptomatic treatment of aggravated osteoarthritis;
• long-term treatment of infectious nonspecific polyarthritis and rheumatoid spondylitis.

What do injections help with?

• short-term treatment of an acute attack of infectious nonspecific polyarthritis or rheumatoid spondylitis, when the rectal and oral routes of administration of the drug Movalis are impossible.

Why is the suspension prescribed?

• symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis (including with a pain component), rheumatoid arthritis (including juvenile arthritis), rheumatoid spondylitis

Contraindications

The use of Movalis is prohibited in the following cases:

• active gastrointestinal bleeding, recent cerebrovascular bleeding or established diagnosis of diseases of the blood coagulation system;
• concomitant therapy with anticoagulants, because there is a risk of intramuscular hematoma formation;
• severe liver failure;
• severe heart failure;
• severe renal failure (if hemodialysis is not performed, CC <30 ml/min, and also with confirmed hyperkalemia);
• active liver disease;
• erosive and ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum in the acute phase or recently suffered;
• inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis in the acute phase);
• therapy of perioperative pain during coronary artery bypass grafting;
• pregnancy;
• lactation period (breastfeeding);
• age under 18 years;
• hypersensitivity to the active substance or auxiliary components of the drug.
• hypersensitivity (including to other NSAIDs), complete or incomplete combination of bronchial asthma, recurrent polyposis of the nose or paranasal sinuses, angioedema or urticaria caused by intolerance to acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs (including a history) due to existing potential for cross-sensitivity.

Movalis should be used with caution in old age

Use with caution if you have:

• history of gastrointestinal diseases (presence of Helicobacter pylori infection);
• congestive heart failure;
• cerebrovascular diseases;
• dyslipidemia/hyperlipidemia;
• diabetes;
• peripheral arterial disease;
• renal failure (creatinine clearance 30-60 ml/min);
• IHD;
• elderly age;
• long-term use of NSAIDs;
• smoking;
• frequent drinking of alcohol;
• concomitant therapy with the following drugs: anticoagulants, oral corticosteroids, antiplatelet agents, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Contraindications for use in pediatrics:

• tablets - age up to 16 years;
• d/i solution - age up to 18 years;
• candles - age up to 12 years;
• suspension - age up to 12 years (for juvenile arthritis, the restriction for use is age up to 2 years).

About the disease

Osteochondrosis, a disease that affects intervertebral discs and cartilage, is quite widespread today. With the development of pathology, intervertebral discs are most often affected, which makes the daily life of such patients very difficult, because the condition of the intervertebral discs determines the mobility of the ridge, flexibility, and, most importantly, the ability to withstand heavy loads. During stress on the spine, it is the discs between the vertebrae that act as shock absorbers.

The development of osteochondrosis is the cause of the presence of certain malfunctions in the human body, which together leads to the development of this pathology.

Causes.

1. Mineral metabolism in the human body is disrupted. The amount of minerals that enter the body significantly reduces the amount of substances sufficient for the body to function normally. Such failures can occur during periods of rapid and active growth, as well as in the presence of severe overloads. The cause may also be improper distribution of physical activity, or improper execution of movements: both physical exercise and everyday activities.
2. Blood circulation in the spine is impaired, which causes insufficient nutrition of the intervertebral discs. The cause of this process can be scoliosis, as well as a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle.
3. “Fraying” of intervertebral discs and the formation of intervertebral hernia.
4. Due to the prolapse of the intervertebral disc and the formation of a hernia, the vertebrae begin to fray, forming osteophytes.

Osteochondrosis can develop as a consequence of other pathologies of the spinal column

According to statistics, almost 80% of the adult population around the world suffer from a pathology such as osteochondrosis. This disease can manifest itself in adolescence or even childhood. Research shows that boys are more susceptible to this disease than girls. Almost all people over twenty years of age have osteochondrosis to a greater or lesser extent. Osteochondrosis can manifest itself not only as lower back pain, but also as pathologies of the internal organs of a person.

Types and stages of pathology

There are a large number of types of localization of this disease. Lumbosacral osteochondrosis is the most common type of this disease and occurs in every second patient with this pathology. A quarter of all cases occur with cervical osteochondrosis . Slightly more than 10% of patients experience osteochondrosis, which affects several parts of the spine at once . This form of osteochondrosis is considered the most severe and rare.

Side effects

Side effects - headache

As with therapy with other NSAIDs, while taking Movalis, there is a possibility of adverse reactions from the body:

• From the urinary system: edema, hypercreatininemia, increased urea concentration. In rare cases - interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome.
• From the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, belching, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, flatulence, increased activity of “liver” transaminases, hyperbilirubinemia, stomatitis, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal bleeding (hidden or obvious), perforation of the digestive tract canal, colitis, dyspepsia, gastroduodenal ulcer, esophagitis, gastritis, hepatitis.
• From the cardiovascular system: increased blood pressure, “flushes” of blood to the skin of the face and upper chest, palpitations.
• From the nervous system: dizziness, headache, drowsiness, mood lability, confusion, disorientation..
• From the hematopoietic organs: anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.
• Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching, blisters, erythema multiforme, Lyell's syndrome, bullous dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema, hypersensitivity to UV radiation, urticaria, anaphylactoid reactions.
• Other: ringing in the ears, blurred vision, conjunctivitis.

Combination use of the drug Movalis and drugs that suppress the functioning of the bone marrow can provoke cytopenia (deficiency of one or more types of blood cells). If gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation or ulcer occurs during treatment with Movalis, this can lead to death.

When using a d/i solution, the following are possible:

• glomerular or interstitial nephritis;
• papillary necrosis;
• nephrotic syndrome;
• swelling and pain at the injection site.

Treatment products musculoskeletal system Movalis - reviews

Doc
https://bezboleznej.ru/movalis-ukoly

Among the drugs of choice for the comprehensive treatment of back and joint pain, I prefer the original German drug Movalis (meloxicam) 15 mg per day with fewer side effects

Dmitry T.

https://protabletky.ru/movalis/

Kohl "Movalis" during an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. It starts to help in about a day, and full recovery begins 2-3 days after 3-5 injections. Good drug, soft. There are minimal side effects, it especially protects the stomach. During treatment I feel heat, my legs especially burn, this is because the blood vessels dilate and the blood begins to move quickly through them.

Natalie

https://med-otzyv.ru/lekarstva/155-m/27432-movalis

Great drug! I recommend it to everyone! The pain really disappears. But I advise you to do it at night, in the morning it’s a cucumber! (this is with VERY strong pain!!!!!) ALL HEALTH AND GOOD MOOD!

Vladimir.

https://med-otzyv.ru/lekarstva/155-m/27432-movalis

“It suited me.” From the first injection I felt relief.

Cbytl

https://otzovik.com/review_6087924.html

Advantages:

quick effect, long shelf life of the drug, convenient opening of ampoules

Flaws:

No

My greetings to everyone! Many people probably know the discomfort and inconvenience caused by periodic pain in the lower back; most often they are chronic and associated with wear and tear of the intervertebral discs. Pain can occur completely unexpectedly and take you by surprise at almost any time. Most often, their occurrence is associated with lifting more weight than allowed by your doctor, if you have previously encountered this disease. But there are also completely unusual situations when the pain can recur, for example, when you slip on a slippery surface or when you twist your ankle and try to regroup. The consequences of such pain are the most disappointing, doctors even have such a concept as helplessness to put a sock on your foot on your own; this was exactly the case when I first visited the doctor. Self-treatment with pain-relieving creams and gels, warming patches or applicators will only help dull the pain, but ultimately a visit to the doctors is inevitable, and treatment does not take place in one day, it is a day hospital with IVs, physiotherapy and injections. When such a disease first occurs, those who have encountered it know that it is enough to just give a few intramuscular injections. The most effective such drug is the Movalis solution; doctors simply do not prescribe another more effective drug. I want to tell you about it, because I have been using it for several years now and it has never let me down. The drug "Movalis" is presented for sale in the most ordinary thick paper packaging. On the back of which there is brief information about the drug. At the end of the package, the production series of the drug, the date of its production and its expiration date are indicated. The box contains five ampoules of the drug in a protective plastic container to protect the ampoules during transportation. There are five ampoules in the box precisely because this quantity is the full course of treatment, 1 injection per day for five days. The drug must be accompanied by detailed instructions for its use, but they are printed in very small print, so I will present only its main extracts, such as indications for use, contraindications and side effects. The product has both a positive effect and many contraindications, as you can see for yourself. But I have not encountered any problems with the drug for quite a long time. However, only the attending physician should prescribe this drug. According to the instructions, the drug is available only with a prescription, but I never presented the prescription when purchasing it, they don’t even ask for it, for which reason I find it difficult to answer. The product is produced in Spain. Its average retail price is 1000 rubles. Of course, I simply shared my impressions of its positive use, without any recommendations for its purchase and use. Don't get sick, good health to you and your loved ones. I hope that my review will contain useful and valuable information for you. Thank you for your attention.

ilusha452017

https://otzovik.com/review_6712089.html

Advantages:

The ampoules are easy to open and effective.

Flaws:

Price.

Good day, dear friends and readers of my review. My husband periodically experiences back pain after strenuous physical work. The last time I got sick quite badly and the doctor recommended intramuscular injection of Movalis and the vitamin complex Combilipen. The husband immediately went to the pharmacy and bought everything according to the recommendation, no one told him that the drug Movalis has a cheaper analogue Meloxicam, which is actually the main active ingredient of Movalis. Ampoule Meloxicam would cost about 250 rubles, and for three ampoules of Movalis 650 rubles were paid. The difference is noticeable, almost triple the overpayment. According to the recommendation, Movalis had to be injected every other day, and vitamins every day. The packaging with the drug is cardboard, inside there is a plastic backing with three glass ampoules and instructions for using the drug. The ampoules are easy to open and do not require filing. The ampoule contains 1.5 ml of solution. The solution contains 15 mg of the active substance meloxicam and a number of excipients. The color of the solution is yellowish. The drug is made in Spain. It can be stored without refrigeration, at room temperature, in a dark place. The packaging says that Movalis is available with a doctor’s prescription, but at the pharmacy the pharmacist did not ask for a prescription and my husband calmly bought it that way. That is, the sale of the drug is free. Movalis is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It has three spectrums of action: - relieves pain; - relieves inflammation; - brings down the temperature. The drug helped my husband and he felt better after the first injection. We pierced it as expected every other day. A week has passed since the treatment and so far everything is fine, but he tries to do minimal physical activity. Of course, the drug is good and can be recommended, but I would prefer a cheaper analogue with the same effect. I would buy it if I urgently need to start treatment, and there is no equivalent in the pharmacy. Thank you for your attention to my review. Health and good mood to everyone!!!)))

CalypsoBeauty

https://irecommend.ru/content/esli-gde-chto-zaklinilo

Hello, I want to tell you about the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Movalis, which effectively and quickly relieves even the most unpleasant and persistent symptoms of musculoskeletal problems.

Movalis is a serious drug and I strongly recommend that you carefully study the instructions and consult with your doctor before using it!

Pharmachologic effect:

The main active ingredient of the drug is meloxicam. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. It is a derivative of enolic acid. The active substance has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect on the body, and also blocks the work of a specific enzyme, which is directly involved in the development of inflammatory processes.

The drug relieves inflammation as quickly as possible and at the same time its effect is quite long-lasting and persistent. But it all depends on the type of pain. It mainly treats joint and muscle pain, but is also suitable for some nerve pain such as pinching.

Indications for use:

- symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis; - symptoms of osteoarthritis; - symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew's disease): - pain syndromes in osteoarthritis, arthrosis, degenerative joint diseases.

Effect of use:

It copes well with joint pain and pinching - it relieves swelling and inflammation within 1-1.5 minutes after intramuscular administration. Usually one ampoule per day is enough to switch to milder anti-inflammatory drugs and reduce inflammation to nothing. But it is worth noting that it is not recommended to administer it for longer than 3-5 days. This is associated with a number of side effects from many organ systems. Fortunately, I didn’t have them at all, but in general they are very likely. Therefore, when using Movalis you need to be extremely careful, especially if some organs or organ systems are prone to this kind of response.

Side effects

Digestive system:

Up to 5 percent of those taking the drug may experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea, and constipation. Less than 0.1 percent experience other symptoms (such as belching, esophagitis, gastrointestinal ulcers, hidden or macroscopic gastrointestinal hemorrhage, colitis and gastritis).

Hematopoietic system: Occasionally, the use of the drug can provoke anemia, even less often - leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and contributes to a change in the number of certain types of leukocytes per unit of measurement.

Skin reactions: Itching, rash, stomatitis, urticaria, photosensitivity. In some cases, an allergic reaction may occur.

Respiratory system: Acute attacks of bronchial asthma can occur extremely rarely.

Nervous system: Headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, drowsiness, mood swings, nervousness.

Cardiovascular system: Edema, changes in blood pressure, hot flashes and palpitations.

Vision: Blurred vision and conjunctivitis.

Appearance:

Cardboard packaging with instructions + 5 ampoules 15 mg/1.5 ml. Standard ampoules with a light yellow, odorless liquid are easy to open, but it is better to trim them first. Movalis is also available in tablet form, 7.5 and 15 mg.

Is it true that the drug in ampoules “hits the liver” less than in tablets?

No it is not true. This is a common myth! Both routes through which the drug enters the body do not pass directly through the liver. In the first case, it directly enters the blood from soft tissues; in the second case, it passes through the main sections of the gastrointestinal tract and enters the blood through the epithelium of the small intestine. In both cases, the drug first of all enters the blood, and then, with the help of the circulatory system, it is carried to the organs and places of localization of inflammation. And all venous blood on its way back, without exception, is “cleaned” by the liver. Since almost any drug is perceived by the liver as a “toxin,” the way it enters the body is not particularly important.

Conclusion:

The drug has a place in the first aid kit as an emergency aid for severe and painful inflammations; it is also worth taking with you on the road in case of unforeseen situations, especially if arthralgia and pinching are frequent guests of yours. But at the same time, it should not be abused.

fedorino-gore

https://irecommend.ru/content/esli-ochen-bolit-spina

Hello! I want to write a review about Movalis injections, maybe some of you will find it useful. This year we decided to complete the renovations in the house, but everything didn’t work out quite as planned. On the second day of labor, my husband had a very bad back pain after lifting a barrel. He was simply bent, but could not straighten out. He rested for the evening, but did not feel better. Yes, and he lay down - this is a strong word, he was rather in agony, considering that he did not sleep all night, since the slightest movement immediately sent a sensation to the lower back. In the morning I ran to the pharmacy, I said, this is how it is, it’s really bad and it’s not getting better. I was offered several drugs to choose from, including Movalis ampoules. The pharmacist said that it was a very good remedy and should help quickly. I bought it. I came home, opened it, and there were 10 ampoules inside. The instructions are very large. Although the pharmacist told me everything, I once again went over the contraindications myself. Trust but check!

I gave my husband the first injection at about 11 am. He moaned a little more, trying to lie down more comfortably, and then became quiet. While I was minding my own business, maybe half an hour had passed, I walked in and he was sleeping. I was happy, apparently the pain had subsided, it was already good. He woke up at four o'clock in the afternoon and not only woke up, but got up himself and went out onto the veranda. I ask how? He replied that he felt fine. This evening, of course, we did nothing, just rested. And the very next morning the husband went to do business. We finished the course, of course. I don’t want to enjoy a relapse. True, now I started tugging at him to make an appointment with the doctor, otherwise, as you know, they don’t joke with their backs. So I advise, but it would be better if the medicines were never needed, although no one is insured, they will take it and grab it. Thank you! Be healthy!

How to take Movalis

General advice for the use of any of the dosage forms of Movalis is that the drug is recommended to be used in the minimum effective dose, and the therapeutic course should last as short as possible. Moreover, during treatment, it is recommended to assess the need for taking the drug and the body’s response. During the day, you can take, regardless of the dosage form of the drug Movalis, only 15 mg/day. This is the maximum for the day.

How to take Movalis medicine correctly?

Movalis tablets and suspension are taken orally during meals with a sufficient amount of water.

• osteoarthritis: 7.5 mg/day. If indicated and the severity of the pain syndrome, it is possible to increase the dose to 15 mg/day;
• rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: 15 mg/day. (possibly reducing the dose by 2 times);
• Children under 12 years of age are prescribed Movalis in the form of a suspension for the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The dose is calculated based on body weight - 0.125 mg/kg (maximum - 7.5 mg per day).
• children 12-18 years old with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: 0.25 mg/kg, but not more than 15 mg per day.

It is recommended to use the following dosage regimen (amount of active substance/volume of suspension):

• 12 kg: 1.5 mg/1 ml;
• 24 kg: 3 mg/2 ml;
• 36 kg: 4.5 mg/3 ml;
• 48 kg: 6 mg/4 ml;
• From 60 kg: 7.5 mg/5 ml.

Release form and dosage regimen

Since Movalis is the very first, most researched and safest of all meloxicams, the rest of the meloxicam medications, the so-called generics, or commercial copies, are equal to the flagship of the line - Movalis, and are produced in the same dosage and concentration.

Meloxicam is available as:

• solution for intramuscular use - injection solution 15 mg/1.5 ml, three ampoules or five ampoules in a package;
• tablets, tablets in the following dosages: 15 mg No. 10 or 20, 7 mg tablets package No. 10 and 20;
• suspension for oral administration - a 100 ml bottle, with 5 ml of suspension corresponding to one 7 mg tablet. The suspension is prescribed infrequently and is rarely available in pharmacies.

The presence of such dosage forms makes it possible to cover almost all routes of administration, and mainly ampoules and tablets are in demand in pharmacies. But how to start treatment for acute back pain?

As already noted, in the article on drug treatment of hernias, first, on the first or second day, it is necessary to eliminate swelling, inflammation and relieve pain as quickly as possible. Therefore, it is necessary to administer Movalis intramuscularly, and then switch to tablets. There is a special package that contains three ampoules, especially for such a short, three-day course of treatment.

Subsequent intake of tablets is possible according to the following scheme: three days - 15 mg tablets, and another 3 days - 7 mg tablets. If the patient has a history of ulcers or exacerbation of gastritis, then just in case, it is advisable to prescribe proton pump inhibitors for prophylactic purposes while taking the drug. The standard is Omeprazole, one capsule 20 mg 2 times a day. This scheme will allow you to avoid exacerbation of gastric ulcers or exacerbation of erosive gastritis.

Of course, the use of Movalis requires complex therapy, together with the prescription of centrally acting muscle relaxants, vitamins, as well as the use of local remedies. But this will be discussed in other articles.

Injections with Movalis: instructions for use

Movalis in ampoules is used exclusively intramuscularly (intravenous use is prohibited). The medicine is administered once in a dose of 15 mg. Typically, injections with Movalis are used in the first 2-3 days of therapy.

The medicine is administered slowly, by deep injection into the gluteus maximus muscle.

The recommended daily dose is 7.5 mg or 15 mg 1 time/day, depending on the intensity of pain and the severity of the inflammatory process.

• Osteoarthritis with pain: 7.5 mg/day. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 15 mg/day;
• Rheumatoid arthritis: 15 mg/day. Depending on the therapeutic effect, the dose can be reduced to 7.5 mg/day;
• Ankylosing spondylitis: 15 mg/day. Depending on the therapeutic effect, the dose can be reduced to 7.5 mg/day.

Movalis suppositories: instructions for use

For adults with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or spondylitis, rectal suppositories are administered at a dose of 7.5 mg 1 time / day. If indicated, the dose can be increased to the maximum possible per day - 15 mg.

Special instructions for the use of the drug Movalis:

• for patients with an increased risk of adverse reactions (history of gastrointestinal diseases, presence of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases), the recommended initial daily dose is 7.5 mg;
• For patients with severe renal failure on hemodialysis and the elderly, a dose of 7.5 mg/day is recommended, which should not be exceeded;
• patients with insufficient renal function in which Clcr exceeds 25 ml/min., patients with mild/moderate liver failure, as well as clinically stable cirrhosis do not require dose adjustment.

Important! The required dosage and course duration are determined by the attending physician.

Movalis during pregnancy and breastfeeding

As with other Pg (prostaglandin) inhibitors, meloxicam may have a negative effect on fertility. Therefore, when planning pregnancy, it is recommended to discontinue therapy with this drug.

Movalis during pregnancy

Suppression of prostaglandin synthesis has a negative impact on the development of pregnancy and/or the fetus. In particular, clinical data suggest that Movalis in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriages, as well as the chance of gastroschisis and heart defects in the fetus. Therefore, during this period, Movalis is prescribed by a doctor only if there is a real threat to the mother’s life.

As for the third trimester, taking the drug at this time can lead to abnormalities in fetal development:

• cardiorespiratory toxicity;
• renal dysfunction, which can develop into renal failure with oligohydramnios.

In addition, taking Movalis in the last weeks of pregnancy can provoke an increase in bleeding time, the development of an antiaggregation effect, inhibition of the ability of the smooth muscles of the uterus to contract, and this leads to a delay or disruption of the birth process.

The active component of Movalis easily passes into mother's breast milk, so it should not be taken during breastfeeding (breastfeeding).

Treatment of osteochondrosis with drugs

For patients with osteochondrosis in the acute period, complete rest and exclusion of any physical activity at the site of the lesion are indicated. To create a comfortable position and fix the affected area, special bandages and clamps are used. Patients with osteochondrosis in the neck area are advised to wear a special collar, which ensures the correct position of the vertebrae of the neck during treatment. In case of thoracic and lumbar osteochondrosis, the patient is prescribed rest and bed rest.

To treat osteochondrosis, take NSAID medications

Drug therapy for this disease includes taking drugs such as Diclofenac, Ketolarak and other drugs included in the NSAID group. If there is severe pain, the patient needs to take analgesics, for example, Flupirtine. If the pain is caused by severe muscle tension, the patient is prescribed drugs - muscle relaxants.

"Movalis" is a drug that is often used in the treatment of osteochondrosis.

Movalis and alcohol

Is it possible to combine Movalis with alcohol?

There is no clear prohibition on the simultaneous use of Movalis and alcohol in the instructions for use. True, this does not mean that such a combination will not cause harm. Thus, drinking alcohol during therapeutic treatment with the drug can lead to acute renal failure. This occurs due to dehydration, which is caused by alcohol.

Is it possible to take Milgamma, Movalis and Mydocalm at the same time?

If the pain is severe, causes discomfort, cannot be tolerated, and affects the usual rhythm of life, then the doctor may prescribe a combined treatment system. Milgamma and Mydocalm are often prescribed along with Movalis, which have shown good results in the treatment of certain diseases (intervertebral hernia, osteochondrosis). But before injecting Movalis, Milgamma and Mydocalm, you need to visit a doctor, since these drugs in any case have contraindications and the risk of developing negative reactions in the patient’s body.

• Movalis is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Its use is indicated in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system to relieve inflammation, pain and lower temperature.
• Milgamma is a combined multivitamin product consisting of B vitamins. When diagnosing diseases of the musculoskeletal system, Milgamma injections are prescribed to improve blood circulation, nourish cartilage and bone tissue, and strengthen the nervous system.
• Mydocalm is a muscle relaxant. The drug relieves muscle spasms, reduces muscle tension, reduces compression of nerve endings and eliminates pain.

The classic treatment regimen with Movalis, Milgamma and Mydocalm looks like this: during the first three days, Movalis injections are administered once a day, then the patient is transferred to the tablet form of the drug. Milgamma is administered 2 ml IM once a day. Then injections are given two to three times a week, or the tablet form of Milgamma is prescribed.

Mydocalm injections (100 mg) are indicated 2 times a day, the dosage is 100 mg. To enhance the effect, injections can be given on the same day.

Thus, Movalis, Milgamma and Mydocalm are prescribed to eliminate the symptoms of the disease. Despite the fact that the drugs belong to different pharmacological groups, when used together they give positive dynamics during therapy.

It is worth remembering that for patients who are sensitive or intolerant to lidocaine, this treatment regimen is contraindicated.

Does Movalis cure a hernia or not?

Any injections or tablets work only after the drug has entered the bloodstream. The original meloxicam, or Movalis, is no exception. It acts on tissue, creating a therapeutic concentration in the blood. On the other hand, all cartilages, including intervertebral discs, do not come into contact with blood. The type of nutrition, or trophism, they have is completely different, just like the optically transparent media of the eye. The vessels will only make it impossible for the cartilage, lens and vitreous body in the eyeball to work.

If the cartilage were intertwined with vessels, then any movement in the joints would be impossible. Vessels and capillaries would rupture, permanent hematomas would form, and as a result of their organization, any movement in the joints would be stopped - ankylosis would occur. Nature has found another mechanism for feeding intervertebral discs and cartilage tissue - this is a diffuse method of assimilation of nutrients from the surrounding synovial fluid by the “whole body” of the cartilage.

Movalis, which gets into the blood, cannot directly affect the hernia, and in general, the cartilage. Let's say more. No drug, including potent corticosteroid hormones, can eliminate protrusion or herniated discs. This can only be done through surgery.

It can be said that any physiotherapeutic procedures, massage, manual therapy, as well as newfangled methods of treatment, such as administering the patient’s own platelet-rich plasma, or PRP therapy, electrical stimulation, and carboxytherapy, also have no effect on the protrusion or hernia.

What then is the effect of Movalis? Why does it help with protrusions and hernias? The fact is that protrusion and hernia have nothing to do with it. This medicine simply relieves acute back pain that originates from the musculoskeletal system, regardless of the exact cause. The thing is that the body’s universal reaction to pain, to compression of soft tissues is inflammation. An elementary callus on the heel, which has formed as a result of prolonged rubbing with a new shoe, is a simple model of protrusion or hernia.

Hernia on MRI.

When moving, the resulting defect in the intervertebral disc gradually irritates, rubs, and compresses the surrounding ligaments, muscle structures and nerve roots. The result is the classic symptoms of inflammation: swelling, increased local temperature, and pain with impaired function. Movalis, as a drug belonging to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, fully lives up to its name. It removes this inflammatory reaction, reduces swelling and pain. And the hernia, as it was, remains in its place. The body simply stops perceiving this cartilage defect as an extremely strong irritant. How does Movalis achieve its anti-inflammatory effect?

Analogs

Analogues of Movalis on the pharmaceutical market are the following drugs: Mirlox, Artrosan, Melox, Meloxicam, Mataren.

As for Movalis injections, the doctor can replace them with medications containing the same active ingredient: Amelotex, Arthrozan, Meloxicam, Melbek, Liberum, Bi-xicam, Movasin, Mesipol.

Analogues of the drug Movalis

Movalis/Meloxicam

The drugs are based on the same active substance, so their therapeutic effect is identical. The only difference is the price.

Movalis/Voltaren

The active substance of Voltaren is diclofenac. Frequent development of side effects is noted. Unlike Voltaren, Movalis has a positive effect on cartilage metabolism. Therefore, both drugs are effective for pain relief, but for osteoarthritis, Movalis is better.

Movalis/Nise

The active substance of Nise is nimesulide. Both drugs are characterized by effectiveness in treating heat, inflammation and pain.

But nimesulide is toxic to the liver, but Movalis is not and does not have a similar effect.

Movalis relieves pain more slowly, but its effect is prolonged, while Nise is good for quickly relieving pain.

Reviews about the drug

Reviews about Movalis are both positive and neutral, but the former still predominate. In most cases, this drug helped patients get rid of pain due to osteochondrosis. If this did not happen, then probably the problem was an individual intolerance to the components of this product.

In general, we can say that patients confirm the effectiveness of Movalis, therefore, its use will not be in vain.

Anton, 38 years old:

“Movalis tablets have a pronounced analgesic effect. My diagnosis is lumbar osteochondrosis. I used to inject Movalis with injections, but now I limit myself to short courses of tablets.

The price, of course, is much higher than that of drugs of this pharmacological group and there are also enough contraindications, but when you need to quickly relieve pain, I don’t know a better drug. To avoid side effects, I recommend always consulting with your doctor regarding timing and dosage. To insure my stomach, I drink it together with omez.”

Olga, 25 years old:

“One of the most well-tolerated anti-inflammatory drugs. Can be used in children and the elderly. There is also a drinking form (syrup), which is convenient when treating children and patients with swallowing disorders. True, it is expensive in comparison with drugs in this group.

It has many contraindications, like any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and therefore should be used as prescribed by a doctor.”

Review of the drug "Movalis"

Victor, 56 years old:

“I support it, it’s actually a very good drug. He quickly got me back on my feet when I had an inflamed hernia. Only three injections (one package) were enough. Of course, this is not a complete treatment, but relieving pain and inflammation during an exacerbation is the first and most important task.”

Alena, 31 years old:

“As far as I know, movalis is indicated for all kinds of arthritis, etc., but it saved me from toothache. I have excessive tooth sensitivity due to thin enamel. Clinics have tried a lot of things, including strengthening solutions and different coatings, but without much success. The doctor recommended several types of painkillers in case of severe pain with different price categories, as they say, “depending on taste and color.” In terms of price and quality, I was very pleased with Movalis. I haven’t noticed any side effects, but I only take it in emergency situations. There’s no point in getting carried away.”