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Muscle and joint pain product advice
There are a variety of treatments available to help ease customers’ pain when related to a strain or sprain. Oral analgesics, such as paracetamol; topical products, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); and heat therapy are all available OTC to help manage pain.
...introducing the Motusol range
Motusol is a new anti-inflammatory gel range that provides targeted effective pain relief for strains and sprains.1 They are the first alternative NSAID gel formulations to contain the powerful anti-inlammatory ingredient diclofenac.
Motusol and Motusol Max are NSAIDs, containing the active ingredient diclofenac. Diclofenac works by blocking the production of the enzymes COX1 and COX2, which are responsible for the production of prostaglandins. Blocking the enzymes reduces the pain and inflammation felt within joints and muscles.2
The triple effect formula targets the pain at the source, reduces inflammation and helps to restore movement, to help take control back. The easy to open cap is ideal for those suffering from hand sprains/strains.
The two main Motusol products
An effective pain relief for muscle and joint pain in acute strains and sprains.
- Reduces inflammation and swelling
- Easy grip cap
- Apply three to four times a day directly at the source of pain
- Suitable for those ages 14 years and over
- Available in 30g, 50g and 100g.
Motusol’s most powerful formulation. Provides up to 12 hours of pain relief from strains and sprains. Contains twice as much diclofenac as Motusol 1.16%, the maximum strength available OTC.
- Targets pain directly at the source
- Reduces swelling and inflammation
- Easy grip cap
- Apply twice daily
- Suitable for those aged 14 years and over.
| When to refer | ||
| Back pain associated with a strain or sprain:3 | Joint pain as a result of injury or repetitive exercise:4 | Sprains and strains:5 |
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If the pain does not improve after treating it at home for a few weeks If the pain is stopping them from doing their day-to-day activities If the pain is severe or gets worse over time. |
The joint pain is very bad following an injury or fall and the customer cannot walk or put weight on the joint The joint has moved out of place If the pain is stopping them from doing their normal activities or affecting their sleep The pain has not improved after two weeks of treating it at home. |
If the injured body part has changed shape or pointing at an odd angle If the customer is experiencing numbness, discolouration or a cooling feeling when touched If the customer heard a crack when they injured themselves If the pain does not improve after treating it at home for a few weeks The pain and swelling is getting worse. |
*This section of the module is sponsored by Motusol
References
1. Motusol and Motusol Max SmPC