subject: Homeopathic Traumeel For Aches And Pains [print this page] What is Traumeel? What is Traumeel?
Traumeel is a medication for acute injuries and inflammation of the musculoskeletal system. The drug combines two mineral and 12 botanical substances and is widely used in homeopathic medicine. Heel, Traumeels internationally known manufacturer, has carried out numerous studies on the medication, whose positive results proved that Traumeel is effective for use in cases of epicondylitis and tendinitis/tendinosis. Furthermore,
several studies have shown that Traumeels inflammation-regulating effects are due to direct impact on immune cells.
Prescription of Traumeel
Traumeel is prescribed to patients with symptoms related to inflammatory, exudative and degenerative processes due to acute trauma (such as contusions, lacerations, fractures, sprains, post-operative wounds), repetitive or overuse injuries (such as tendonitis, bursitis, epicondylitis) and for minor aches and pains associated with such conditions.
The drug is a painkiller indicated for temporary and instant relief of muscular strains, sprains, backache, pains caused by ankylosing spondylitis and gouty arthritis, shock, infection, nerve injury. Traumeel is widely used in the treatment of aged arthritic patients who could not tolerate the side effects of other drugs on their gastrointestinal system and patients on anticoagulant medication.
Use of Traumeel
For flexibility of use, Traumeel is available in five forms: oral tablets, topical
ointment, oral liquid, oral drops, injection solution. Traumeel ointment relieves the pain within 5-10 minutes from the application over the painful spot. Gel can be rubbed gently over the skin or applied using mild compression bandage and/or occlusive bandage. Tablets are taken sublingually or dissolved completely in mouth by a physician. Traumeel is
suitable for all ages.
Due to the low concentration of active, adverse reactions following over dosage are unlikely. However, if overdosed, seek for medical consultation to prevent from complications. Interactions of Traumeel with other medication are unknown.
Precautions and potential side effects
Three decades of research and numerous studies granted Traumeel a reputation of a safe medication. It avoids some serious side-effects of common anti-inflammatory therapies due to its natural ingredients and no interactions with other medications. In some rare cases, Traumeel could cause allergic reactions, for which must be taken care of by a doctor.
