Indications
Bolt topical gel is used for mild to moderate anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect. It gives symptomatic relief of muscular pain, stiffness, sprains and strains. It is also used for pain due to rheumatic conditions and non-serious arthritic conditions.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Mucopolysaccharide Polysulphate (MPS) and Salicylic Acid is a combination applied to the skin. It is used for mild to moderate inflammation and pain, and for symptomatic relief of muscular pain, stiffness, sprains and strains. It is also used for pain due to rheumatic and non-serious arthritic conditions.
MPS is a non-steroidal drug with anti-inflammatory activity. Based on in vitro studies, this comes from a weak inhibitory effect on PGE2 synthesis and an indirect effect on LTB4 production. MPS also shows anti-coagulant activity as a heparinoid, thrombolytic activity through potentiation of urokinase activity, and anti-exudatory activity through inhibition of hyaluronidase.
Salicylic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is included in the formulation for its keratolytic activity, and it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of its own.
The two work together. Salicylic acid gently softens the skin so the MPS can be absorbed where the inflamed and painful tissues are. The formulation comes as a gel, which is easy to massage onto the skin and helps relieve pain caused by inflammation beneath. It can also be used to treat pain due to rheumatic and non-serious arthritic conditions.
The effects of MPS and salicylic acid are topical and localised only.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or are planning a baby, talk to your doctor before you take this medicine. The gel shouldn't be used in the first three months or the last three months of pregnancy. It also shouldn't be put on the breast area while you are breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.