Is FlexiSEQ available on NHS?
FLEXISEQ is not yet available on the NHS, but the current retail cost for a 50 g tube bought over the counter is about £18.00, including VAT.
Whats the difference between FlexiSEQ and FlexiSEQ active?
From now on Flexiseq Osteoarthritis will be known as FlexiSEQ Max Strength (for Osteoarthritis) while Flexiseq Active will go by FlexiSEQ (for Joint Wear and Tear).
What is the best gel for joint pain UK?
Voltarol® Emulgel® P is clinically proven to relieve pain and inflammation in mild osteoarthritis. By applying it directly to the affected area, Voltarol® Emulgel® P’s active ingredient diclofenac diethylammonium targets the source of pain.
Is FLEXISEQ available on prescription in UK?
John Mayo CBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of Pro Bono Bio, said: “FLEXISEQ is now available through good pharmacists nationwide and we will apply for it to be available from the NHS on prescription during 2014. “We hope the £400,000 contribution to Arthritis Research UK will help pain sufferers worldwide.”
What is ketoprofen 2.5 Gel used for?
Ketoprofen Gel is used for pain relief in: • soft tissue injuries including sports injuries and sprains and strains • musculo-tendonitis • swelling • backache • conditions affecting the joints and/or connective tissues e.g. arthritis (inflammation of the joints).
How quickly does FLEXISEQ work?
How quickly does FlexiSEQ work? Twice-daily treatment with FlexiSEQ provides pain relief after as little as 2 days, which is comparable with the onset of sustainable pain relief to other OA therapies, including oral celecoxib. It may take several days for the full effect to be seen.
Is Fenbid Forte prescription only?
Prescription Only indication For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with backache, mild to moderate arthritic conditions, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains, sports injuries and neuralgia.
Can you take co Codamol for osteoarthritis?
Anti-inflammatory painkillers, of which there are a number of different brands, can be very effective and can be used in conjunction with paracetamol or co-codamol. Some people have found that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) machines help to ease pain from osteoarthritis.
Does Voltaren gel help with inflammation?
Voltaren Emulgel contains the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), diclofenac. Diclofenac works to relieve pain and reduce inflammation (swelling). The Emulgel technology helps the gel to penetrate deeply into the skin to enhance delivery of diclofenac to the site of pain.
How long does a tube of Flexiseq last?
The manufacturer claims that with the recommended application of twice a day, a 125 g tube will last for 28 days on average, but this will vary based on the number and size of joints being treated.