In recent years, joint diseases have appeared not only in older patients. Pathologies are found in athletes, people with an unhealthy lifestyle, they become a consequence of other diseases, and so on. A lot of different drugs are used to treat diseases. They can be medicinal or natural. The latter includes “Activist” (gel). The article will provide you with an overview of this drug.
Gel Activist for joints components of the product
The pharmaceutical industry has many achievements.
Therefore, patients can choose from a wide range of medications which is best used for therapy. Each drug has its own side effects and contraindications. Gel Activist has a minimum negative effect on the body, as it consists of natural substances. It is more correct to call this gel a herbal remedy, since arthrologists and manufacturers do not consider it a medicinal product. The gel contains no chemical additives, only natural ingredients.
The phytogel contains extracts of the following plants:
- chestnut (horse), fir
- wormwood, hot red pepper
Activist - a remedy for joint pain
Essential oils were also added to the gel for a better effect on damaged joint tissue:
- eucalyptus and camphor aroma oil
- soothing mint aroma oil
Thanks to the auxiliary components menthol, glycerin, turpentine, carbopol, triethanolamine, roconsal and water, the gel has a certain viscosity and is well absorbed into the skin.
Manufacturers produce Activist phytogel in soft tubes. The volume of one such tube is 75 milliliters. The packaging is a cardboard box with a description and instructions on the back. On average, one joint gel should be enough for half a month of treatment. Of course, a lot depends on the size of the area the patient will treat.
How to use the gel?
According to the instructions, the phytoactive gel Activist should be used for auxiliary therapy for the following pathologies:
- For arthritis, arthrosis and other diseases of joints and cartilage tissue.
- For sprains, bruises, various injuries with damage to bone tissue, joints and cartilaginous materials.
- If there are hematomas, bruises as a result of injuries of various types.
- For varicose veins in the legs, which is more common in women.
- For fatigue and pain in muscle tissue, after physical activity or for other reasons.
Purposes and restrictions
The instruction manual recommends using the drug “Activist” (gel) for the symptomatic treatment of the following pathologies:
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system (arthritis, arthrosis);
- bruises and sprains (including during professional sports);
- bruises, hematomas and bruises;
- varicose veins in the lower extremities;
- fatigue and muscle pain.
Due to the fact that the drug is natural, it has no contraindications for use. It should not be used only if you are hypersensitive. If an allergic reaction occurs during treatment, you should stop using the gel and seek medical help.
Gel Activist for joints how it works
To improve the condition of your joints, you can use the Activist gel. After using it you will feel the following effects:
- Already after application, a cooling effect will be felt on the tissues of the skin, muscles and joints, and after a while the patient will feel a warming effect.
- The muscle mass will relax, tension will go away, after a certain period of time you will feel that the painful feelings are going away.
- Warming will occur due to increased microcirculation of blood flow.
- Inflammations of any etiology recede with prolonged use of the gel.
- Healing of bruises, bruises and other damage to joints and muscle fibers occurs faster.
- Regular use of phytogel will improve the condition of the walls of vascular tissue.
Patients feel cooling of the skin when applying the gel because it contains menthol and eucalyptus oil. These substances have the ability to penetrate deep muscle tissue. These processes mobilize the patient’s defenses and strengthen the immune system. This is why the production of protective resources begins, which suppress pain and eliminate inflammation.
Soothing peppermint aroma oil helps eliminate discomfort and pain in muscle fibers. It also nourishes the capillary walls, so their protective properties are enhanced, which allows you to quickly relieve swelling.
Gel Activist
What is unique is that when using the herbal remedy Activist, after the cooling effect, a warming effect occurs. This is due to the many beneficial plant components of the gel. This list includes chestnut. Many people know that horse chestnut has an analgesic effect. The panacea also copes well with all kinds of damage to muscle fibers and joints, as it enhances the elasticity of the vascular walls. The Activist gel contains camphor and pepper. Together they have an antiseptic effect. Red pepper also has a warming effect on damaged blood vessels.
To prevent infections, manufacturers add plant bactericides to the gel. More precisely, these are extracts of wormwood and fir. They prevent infections. These herbal components have a soothing effect on the affected areas.
Action
Gel “Activist” has a versatile effect on the affected area:
- When applied, a slight cooling is felt almost immediately, followed by a warming effect;
- Muscles relax, tension and feeling of fatigue go away;
- The internal process of blood microcirculation improves;
- The inflammatory process gradually passes;
- Existing swelling, bruises and hematomas disappear quickly;
- The gel helps increase the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels.
Due to the eucalyptus and menthol essential oil included in the composition, cooling is felt after application to the skin. The ability of these components to penetrate into the deep layers of tissue causes the body's defenses to activate. The process of developing the necessary resources that relieve pain and suppress inflammation begins.
The presence of mint essential oil relieves discomfort and pain in the muscles, nourishing the walls of the capillaries, strengthening them, and swelling goes away.
The second stage of the drug’s action is the warming effect. Gel "Activist" has a powerful phytocomplex of plant components, including horse chestnut. It ensures rapid passage of hematomas and bruises by improving the elasticity of blood vessels. The gel contains camphor and red pepper, which serve as an antiseptic.
Natural bactericides – fir and wormwood extract – prevent infection from occurring. They also have a soothing effect on the affected area.
Gel Activist for joints application
According to the rules, the gel should be applied to the skin in the place where the joints are inflamed. To do this, take a small amount of herbal remedy and spread it on the skin. Do not use Activist if the patient has wounds, abrasions and other damage to skin tissue. Use the composition three times a day. After spreading the product, it is advisable not to move for a certain period of time.
You need to wait until the herbal medicine is absorbed; it is not necessary to wash it off. If necessary, you can use an elastic bandage. It is better to use the gel until the symptoms of joint or soft tissue disease completely disappear. It’s good that it does not affect the composition of the blood. That is why it has been used for a long time. The package says that the course of therapy can last from one to two months.
Many arthrologists prescribe this gel for the complex treatment of various ailments of joints and cartilage and bone tissue. Doctors say that thanks to Activist you can get rid of severe pain due to inflammation of the joints and osteochondrosis.
Consultation with a doctor
Now you know in detail how to use the gel, what components are included in the composition, and when it can be used and when it is undesirable. But even after the information provided, use the product only after a diagnosis has been made and recommended by doctors.
What does it help with?
Arthritis;
Osteoarthritis;
Arthrosis;
Rheumatoid arthritis;
Lupus;
Rheumatism;
Polymyalgia rheumatica;
Bone tuberculosis;
Crohn's disease;
Tick-borne borriliosis;
Coccidiodomycosis.
It helps get rid of swelling and fatigue in the legs caused by varicose veins and prolonged standing on the legs. Used for bruises, sprains, and bruises, including those who play sports.
Helps with muscle inflammation. Relieves back pain.
Instructions for use
The drug "Activist" is indicated only for local therapy. The main method of use is to apply a small amount of the product to the skin in the affected area. The patient must remember that only a healthy area can be treated. If there are wounds and abrasions or cuts on the skin, treatment is unacceptable.
After application, massage the product in until completely absorbed. The recommended number of daily procedures should be no more than three. Considering that the gel has a relaxing and warming effect, it is best to use the product at a time when the patient can afford to rest, for example, before bed.
The hypoallergenic product “Activist” does not need to be washed off, but in order to prevent the drug from getting on the mucous membranes, after application it is better to wash your hands in warm water and soap. When the ointment is absorbed, you don’t have to worry about leaving marks on your clothes or underwear; you can apply bandages if desired.
In each clinical case, the course of treatment is determined individually. The gel does not penetrate into the blood serum, so it can be used for a long period without interruption. On average, therapy lasting from one to two months is sufficient for complete recovery.
In modern medicine, the gel is used as an effective remedy in the treatment of pathologies of the joints and spine. According to doctors, “Activist” successfully copes with osteochondrosis and eliminates joint pain in patients of all ages.
Although the instructions for use provide for the use and dispensing of the product without a prescription, it is still recommended to first discuss the treatment plan with an experienced specialist.
Contraindications and side effects
According to the instructions for use, the presented drug is effective in symptomatic treatment:
- disorders of the musculoskeletal system (arthritis and arthrosis);
- muscle strains and bruises, including those received during sports or exercise;
- bruises, hematomas and bruises;
- varicose veins on the legs;
- muscle pain.
Taking into account the composition of the drug (entirely made from natural ingredients), “Activist” ointment has practically no medical, age-related or other contraindications for use. The only caution is to prescribe the drug to patients who have individual sensitivity and a tendency to develop allergic reactions to plants.
If the gel provokes skin rashes or other reactions. You should stop using it and seek medical help.
Medical tests regarding the effect of the drug on the fetus during gestation have not been carried out. Therefore, it is not recommended to use “Activist” in therapy in pregnant women, as well as during lactation.
Gel "Activist" does not cause an allergic reaction. An exception may be people with individual intolerance to any component included in the composition.
If an allergic reaction occurs, immediately wash the area where the gel is applied with soap.
Application to open skin lesions;
Contact with mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth.
After use, wash your hands with soap.
Gel Activist application
A small amount of the drug is applied to the skin in the affected area. Do not apply gel to open wounds and abrasions. Rub the medicine into the skin with gentle, light movements until completely absorbed. The frequency of application of the composition is 3 times a day. After applying the drug, you should rest for some time. Therefore, it is better to use it before bed or after physical activity.
The drug is considered hypoallergenic, so it does not require rinsing. The medicine does not leave marks on clothes after complete absorption. But if necessary, you can apply an elastic bandage or bandage. The duration of use of the gel is determined individually. Due to the fact that the drug is not absorbed into the blood, it can be used for quite a long time. But the standard course of treatment is usually 1-2 months.
Formed reviews
What do patients say about the drug "Activist"? The gel is characterized on the good side. Patients note its effective action and affordable price. You can purchase this product for only 80-100 rubles. In this case, you do not need a prescription or doctor's prescription.
Consumers say that after applying the gel they feel cool. It is imperceptibly replaced by a warming effect. The substance has a pleasant smell and consistency. The gel is well absorbed into the skin, it does not leave any marks or sticky effect. An important advantage of this product is the possibility of its long-term use. The composition does not cause negative reactions. It is well tolerated. Only in some situations does the substance provoke an allergy. This usually happens in people with intolerance to one or more components. To avoid such consequences, carefully study the composition of the drug described in the instructions and on the packaging.
The Activist gel has good reviews. For joints, the drug provides symptomatic treatment. It effectively eliminates tension and pain, relaxes and warms. At the same time, the medication does not solve the real problem. It does not fight the disease and, therefore, cannot lead to a complete recovery. Doctors say that additional drugs must be used simultaneously with the described remedy. But you should consult a doctor to prescribe them.
How to apply the gel correctly
The gel is hypoallergenic and does not cause discomfort; it should be applied to clean and dry skin in the area of pain 2-3 times a day. In this case, the movements should be light, massage. You can purchase “Activist” gel for skin care in the joint area at all Russian post offices. It is packaged in 75 ml tubes.
Of course, the remedy will not relieve you of pain once and for all, but it will quickly relieve its acute manifestations, which is extremely important outside the city, far from medical institutions. If the pain does not go away within three days or its symptoms intensify, be sure to consult a doctor.
Composition and release form
According to manufacturers and arthrologists (doctors who diagnose and treat joint diseases), the gel does not belong to the group of drugs. This is due to the composition of the drug, which includes 100% only natural ingredients.
The following extracts predominate in the phytocomplex:
- horse chestnut;
- wormwood;
- fir;
- red pepper.
There are also additional components:
- menthol;
- glycerol;
- turpentine;
- carbopol;
- triethanolamine;
- roconsal;
- water.
The Activist gel is produced in a soft tube with a volume of 75 grams, packed in a cardboard box. On the reverse side there are instructions for use. One tube, depending on the area of the treated area, is enough for 14–30 days of treatment.
