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Anti inflamatories

  • 27-01-2011 11:54pm
    #1
    WalterMitty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,582 ✭✭✭


    what difference does using a spray anti inflamatory make versus tablets? doesnt spray antiinflamatory get into bloodstream anyway ? or does it stay at site near skin's surface?


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  • #2
    Nozebleed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭Nozebleed


    i use keral 25mg and i find them great for back pain. i also have the gel but its no were near as affective.


  • #3
    drzhivago
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 926 ✭✭✭drzhivago


    WalterMitty wrote: »
    what difference does using a spray anti inflamatory make versus tablets? doesnt spray antiinflamatory get into bloodstream anyway ? or does it stay at site near skin's surface?

    NOT GIVING MEDICAL ADVICE

    Tablets have systemic effect, you take them and the drug travels in your blood stream and can have intended and sometimes unintended effects

    Spray acts locally and my not penetrate very deeply so may not be effective for some people or in certain body areas


  • #4
    FluffyCat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 340 ✭✭FluffyCat


    Sometimes people simply cant or dont want to take tablets, so sprays/gels can be better for them.

    If one or the other work better, I think it depends on the person really.


  • #5
    Crasp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 624 ✭✭✭Crasp


    A main side effect of NSAIDS is gastric ulcers due to inhibition of the COX-1 enzyme. I would think that this effect is markedly reduced by local application as opposed to oral administration.


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