Panchangula is analgesic (shula-vinashan), anti-rheumatic (ama-maruta-nashana), muscle relaxant (vata-hara) and eliminates inflammatory edema (shotha-hara). The results of an experimental study indicate that the extract of its root possess significant anti-inflammatory activity in acute and chronic inflammatory models in rats. The observed pharmacological activity may be due to the presence of phytochemicals like flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins present in the plant extract with various biological activites. Panchangula is also known as Ricinus communis.V
Jatiphal is analgesic (shula-nut), anti-inflammatory (vrana-hara), anti-rheumatic (ama-vata-hara), and modulates neuro-endocrine mechanisms (anil-apaham). With the current information, it is evident that M. fragrans has pharmacological functions including anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities. Jatiphal is also known as Myristica fragrans.
Shallaki is an anti-inflammatory drug (shotha-hara, vrana-hari) that acts by inhibiting substances that produce inflammation at the tissue damage site like cytokines (TNFα, IL-1β and IL-6), leukotriene biosynthesis, 5-lipoxygenase, topoisomerase I, topoisomerase II alpha, NF). In another study, shallaki significantly reduced carrageenan induced inflammation in rats and shows analgesic activity, as determined by acetic acid induced writhing response, formalin induced pain, hot plate and tail flick method. It showed prompt anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity due to the inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase enzyme. Shallaki is also known as Boswellia serrata.
LOSWEL Tablet may result in irritation in the stomach, burning in the tummy, and nausea, if taken on an empty stomach.
Avoid in pregnancy.
The major action of LOSWEL (Lower + Swelling = LoSwel) Tablet is to lower swelling (inflammation). In addition, it relieves pain, too, to some extent. But if the pain in the swollen part is too much, it is good to prescribe DOLID Tablet, too, simultaneously.
If the swelling (inflammation) lies in some external part, for example joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc. it is simultaneous local massage with LOSWEL Oil will be useful.
| Weight | 85 g |
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| INDICATION |
LOSWEL Tablet is useful in a large number diseases, especially where swelling (inflammation) is the main abnormality. These include – (1) Joint swelling and pain – Rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthritis, gout, spondylitis, ankylosing spondylitis, frozen shoulder, low backache, disc problems, sciatica, tennis elbow. (2) Diseases with swelling (Inflammation) – Swelling in the tonsils, sinuses, throat, voice box, ear, gums, mouth, piles, and anal cuts, skin, dermartitis, ulcerative colitis, etc. (3) Orthopedic disorders: Fracture, dislocation, ligamental tear / injury, soft tissue injury, sprain, etc. (4) Gynecs problems – pain before or during menstrual bleeding. |
| HOW TO USE |
Adults: Initial dose: 1-2 tablets thrice a day. Maintenance dose: 1 tab once / twice a day. Children (6-9 yrs): 1/2 tab thrice a day. To be swallowed with water, just after/within meals. For children, crush and administer with honey, water, milk, fruit juice. |