The best warming ointments of 2024

With diseases affecting the joints, a person experiences pain. The same symptom accompanies after heavy physical exertion or after injury. Many types of ointments and gels are now sold in pharmacies to relieve this discomfort. Some of the best warming ointments of 2024 include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, chondoprotectors, and irritants.

The best NSAID ointments for joint pain

These drugs are designed to suppress painfulness that occurs with diseases that destroy joint tissue. Also, these ointments are recommended for use in other diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, trauma or hypothermia. Besides the ability to relieve pain, these drugs reduce inflammation.

The advantage of drugs in this group is their high ability to stop inflammation. If the pain is severe, these ointments and gels can quickly relieve it. The effect of their use lasts for 5 hours. Compared to other ointments, NSAIDs have numerous contraindications. Even when applied topically, they provoke side effects. Therefore, these drugs are not suitable for treatment during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fastum gel

The product has a gel-like consistency. Its active ingredient is ketoprofen. It stops the synthesis of prostaglandins. This makes it possible to quickly relieve pain and reduce swelling. This drug will be useful for treating various joint diseases, relieving pain after injury or muscle tension.

The drug has many contraindications. Among them are various violations of the integrity of the skin, dermatitis, stomatitis, eczema. To eliminate pain, the gel is rubbed into the affected area up to 2 times a day. the duration of treatment is no more than two weeks.

• quickly relieves pain after injury or sprain;
• does not provoke allergic rashes;
• does not leave an unpleasant odor;
• available in tubes of different sizes;
• convenient application schedule.

• cannot completely relieve severe pain;
• not suitable if there was damage to the skin during the injury;
• the texture has some viscosity and is not completely absorbed;
• one application takes a lot of the drug;
• high price.

The average price of a drug in a pharmacy is 480 rubles.

Voltaren Emulgel

Diclofenac is used as the active ingredient in this joint pain reliever. On the market, it is found with an active ingredient concentration of 1% and 2%. Local drug with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.The tool is recommended for relieving pain in the joints of the extremities with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

The drug well reduces pain after various injuries, reduces edema, and suppresses the inflammatory process. It is also recommended to use it against pain in muscle tissue, which often occurs against the background of high physical activity, bruises or sprains.

The drug has several contraindications, the main of which is damage to the epidermis in the area of ​​application, childhood, allergic manifestations. With caution, the agent is allowed to be used for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, heart failure, kidney or liver disorders. Sometimes the remedy causes various side effects, edema, rashes, allergic reactions on the skin.

The drug with a concentration of 1% is applied to the area where there is a painful focus 3-4 times a day. A product with a high concentration of the active ingredient is sufficient to use 1 or 2 times. The longest treatment duration is 15 days.

• relieves moderate pain and swelling;
• when applied, a slight cooling effect is felt;
• no unpleasant odor;
• easily absorbed without leaving any stickiness or residue;
• available in different volumes.

• not able to independently eliminate severe pain;
• there are contraindications and side effects;
• high price.

The average price of the drug is 470 rubles.

Indomethacin

The drug, in which indomethacin is used as an active ingredient, is commercially available in the form of a gel or ointment. It is effectively used to relieve pain in the spine, joints in arthritis, myalgia, gout and other diseases.

Among the contraindications for the drug are a violation of the integrity of the skin at the site of application, an allergic reaction, breastfeeding, pregnancy, problems with blood coagulation, peptic ulcer disease in the acute stage.

In some patients, this drug causes side reactions in the form of skin rashes, redness, dryness, or burning. With psoriasis, the ointment can exacerbate the disease.

• relieves muscle soreness, rheumatism and other uncomfortable sensations in several applications;
• reduces post-traumatic edema;
• when used correctly, side effects are excluded;
• allowed to use for children;
• affordable price.

• gives a short-term effect;
• after a few days, in the case of a chronic illness, the soreness returns;
• poor absorption of oily ointment, sticky traces remain;
• unpleasant odor;
• there are contraindications.

The average cost of the drug is 85 rubles.

Nise gel

This drug is intended to relieve pain in the joints of the limbs and in the back. The main active ingredient in it is nimesulide. The drug can be used for any diseases of the joints, for recovery from injuries and bruises.

The remedy has many contraindications, including pregnancy and breastfeeding, kidney and liver diseases, ulcers. In case of heart disease and systemic disorders, it is used with caution. As side reactions, allergies, peeling, itching, and skin rashes are noted. With prolonged use, systemic reactions are possible. The drug is recommended to be applied to the affected area three times a day.

• eliminates pain in the joints and with minor bruises;
• low cost.

• weak analgesic effect;
• after a few days of constant use, a rash and itching appears;
• sometimes causes drowsiness;
• unpleasant odor;
• poor absorbency;
• stains fabrics.

The average cost of the drug is 200 rubles.

List of the best irritating ointments for joint pain

Drugs with an irritating effect are suitable for recovering from an injury, significant physical exertion, or after hypothermia. These products are warming and irritating. Because of this, the vessels expand and blood flow to the affected part increases. Pain relief is carried out after stimulation of metabolic processes and intensive tissue nutrition.

Finalgon

This medication comes in the form of an ointment. Cocoboxil and nonivamed are used here as an active ingredient. They are irritating and vasodilating. As a result, blood flow increases at the site of exposure. This can reduce soreness, relieve cramping, and warm the affected area.

As a result of the application, severe pain in the muscles is relieved, the joints become more mobile. The drug can be used to treat damaged ligaments, after injuries and various joint diseases. If there are chronic degenerative diseases of the joints, the ointment is used only at the stage of remission. Additionally, the ointment is used as a warming agent or to relieve soreness during intense physical exertion.

The drug has contraindications, including children's age, the time of breastfeeding or carrying a child. The ointment should not be used on areas of the body with thin and sensitive skin. Side effects include hives, itching, burning, swelling in the face, shortness of breath and coughing.

Before the first use, be sure to carry out a drug sensitivity test on a small area of ​​the skin. If there is no negative reaction, the agent is applied to the desired area of ​​the body 2 or 3 times a day.

• quickly has a pronounced analgesic effect;
• has no smell;
• economical consumption;
• comes with an applicator to prevent burning on the skin of the fingers;
• affordable price.

• short-term effect;
• in case of exacerbation of joint diseases, it cannot be used;
• over time, the susceptibility to the drug decreases;
• causes severe burning;
• Causes severe burns if handled carelessly.

The average cost of the ointment is 250 rubles.

Apizartron

This ointment is intended to relieve pain in the joints of the lower extremities or in the back. Its active ingredients include methyl salicylate, bee venom and mustard oil extract. The product activates blood flow and reduces muscle tone. The ointment effectively relieves pain in sciatica, neuritis, neuralgia, rheumatic diseases. Also suitable for tissue repair after injury or as a warming agent after training.

The ointment has a lot of contraindications, including childhood, pregnancy, breastfeeding. You can not use it for kidney disease, skin damage at the site of application, for acute diseases of the joints.

If there are no contraindications, the agent is rubbed into the affected area with slow movements up to three times a day. The longest duration of use is 10 days.

• relieves back pain and muscle tissue;
• has a good warming effect without a strong burning sensation.

• not suitable for the treatment of age-related diseases of the articular tissue;
• has many contraindications;
• sometimes causes side reactions;
• unpleasant odor;
• uneconomical expense.

The average price of the drug is 300 rubles.

Viprosal B

As active ingredients in this ointment, viper venom, camphor, gum turpentine, salicylic acid are used. The agent has an irritating effect in the area of ​​application, dilates blood vessels, and stimulates metabolic reactions. This allows you to reduce pain, relieve inflammation, and have an antiseptic effect.

Contraindications to the use of this ointment are any dermatological diseases, fever, tuberculosis, kidney or liver disease, circulatory problems, pregnancy, breastfeeding.As side reactions, only redness of the skin and itching were noted.

The ointment is applied once or twice a day. The duration of use is no more than 10 days.

• not addictive;
• activates tissue nutrition, slowing down degenerative processes;
• relieves arthritis pain;
• has a warming effect;
• quickly relieves pain;
• natural ingredients in the composition.

• has a turpentine smell;
• the ointment is poorly squeezed out due to the hard tube.

The average price of a drug is 240 rubles.

The best ointments chondroprotectors

These drugs stimulate metabolic processes in the articular tissue, restore and reduce the destruction of cartilage. They are recommended for the treatment of age-related joint diseases. Unlike the rest, chondoprotectors have a therapeutic effect on the cartilage tissue and contribute to its restoration. They activate the synthesis of intra-articular fluid. Usually, the tolerance of these ointments is good, side reactions occur much less frequently.

Ointments of this group act slowly and do not relieve pain. They are not suitable for treating injuries and relieving muscle pain. Their area of ​​application is limited to articular diseases.

Chondroxide

This remedy can help relieve pain in the joints of the limbs or back. The main ingredient is chondroitin sulfate. The drug stimulates the restoration of cartilage tissues, relieves the inflammatory process, and has a slight analgesic effect. The tool will be useful for the treatment of osteochondrosis or arthritis.

The drug has few contraindications. The main one is the violation of the integrity of the skin in the area of ​​application. Very rarely there are side effects in the form of skin rashes, itching.
The funds are applied to the problem area three times a day with patting, not rubbing, movements. The preparation in the form of a gel can be used for up to 3 months. The agent in the form of an ointment is allowed to be applied only for 3 weeks.

• relieves inflammation, reduces pain;
• relieves stiffness and improves joint mobility;
• does not provoke adverse reactions;
• few contraindications;
• good absorbency.

• weak anesthesia;
• positive changes are not always noticeable;
• sometimes allergies occur;
• unpleasant odor.

The average price of the drug is 380 rubles.

Teraflex Hondrocrem Forte

This drug contains chondroitin and meloxicam as active ingredients. Under the influence of this medicinal cream, cartilage tissue is restored, inflammation is relieved, an analgesic effect is achieved in various diseases of the joints with a degenerative effect on tissues.

The drug is contraindicated to use if there is a poor tolerance of its ingredients, the integrity of the skin is compromised, in childhood and in some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and blood vessels. Among the side reactions are various manifestations of an allergic nature, rashes, burning. The drug is distributed to areas of the body with inflammation up to three times a day. The duration of therapy is 2 weeks.

• the drug acts in a complex manner;
• stimulates joint mobility;
• reduces inflammation;
• relieves soreness.

• a large list of contraindications;
• high price.

The average cost of the drug is 490 rubles.

P / p No.	Group of medicines	Drug name	Advantages	disadvantages
1	NSAID ointments for joint pain	Fastum gel	quickly relieves pain after injury or sprain; does not provoke allergic rashes; does not leave an unpleasant odor; available in tubes of different sizes; convenient application schedule	cannot completely relieve severe pain; not suitable if there was damage to the skin during the injury; the texture has some viscosity and is not completely absorbed; one application takes a lot of the drug; high price
2		Voltaren Emulgel	relieves moderate pain and swelling; when applied, a slight cooling effect is felt; no unpleasant odor; easily absorbed without leaving any stickiness or residue; produced in different volumes	not able to independently eliminate severe pain; there are contraindications and side effects; high price
3		Indomethacin	relieves muscle soreness, rheumatism and other uncomfortable sensations in several applications; reduces post-traumatic edema; when used correctly, side effects are excluded; allowed to use for children; affordable price	gives a short-term effect; after a few days, in the case of a chronic illness, the soreness returns; poor absorption of oily ointment, sticky traces remain; unpleasant odor; there are contraindications
4		Nise gel	eliminates pain in the joints and with minor bruises; low cost	weak analgesic effect; after a few days of constant use, a rash and itching appears; sometimes causes drowsiness; unpleasant odor; poor absorbency; stains the fabric
5	Irritating ointments for joint pain	Finalgon	quickly has a pronounced analgesic effect; has no smell; economical consumption; comes with an applicator to prevent burning on the skin of the fingers; affordable price	short-term effect; in case of exacerbation of joint diseases, it cannot be used; over time, the susceptibility to the drug decreases; causes severe burning; Causes severe burns if handled carelessly
6		Apizartron	relieves back pain and muscle tissue; has a good warming effect without strong burning	not suitable for the treatment of age-related diseases of the articular tissue; has many contraindications; sometimes causes side reactions; unpleasant odor; uneconomical expense
7		Viprosal B	not addictive; activates tissue nutrition, slowing down degenerative processes; relieves arthritis pain; has a warming effect; quickly relieves pain; natural ingredients in the composition	has a turpentine smell; the ointment is poorly squeezed out due to a hard tube
8	Chondroprotective ointments	Chondroxide	relieves inflammation, reduces pain; relieves stiffness and improves joint mobility; does not provoke adverse reactions; few contraindications; good absorbency	weak anesthesia; positive changes are not always noticeable; sometimes allergies occur; unpleasant odor
9		Teraflex Hondrocrem Forte	the drug acts in a complex manner; stimulates joint mobility; reduces inflammation; relieves soreness	a large list of contraindications; high price

Preparations for the removal of inflammatory processes from the groups presented are used to reduce pain and stop destructive changes. At the same time, with the complete cessation of inflammation, the painful syndrome does not arise again. These funds are recommended for use in the treatment of age-related diseases and after injury. The presented medications do not limit the list of possible warming drugs to reduce pain in muscles and joint tissue, but are among the best.