Topical herbal analgesic and anti arthritic (max-relief) versus Diclofenac in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biotechnology - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 6
Abstract
Osteoarthritis of the knee is common among Saudi Arabian men and women. Oral NSAIDS are most commonly used, however, it often have serious adverse effects especially GI complications. This study is designed to determine if this herbal topical cream (Max-Relief-MR a combination of menthol, camphor and Bosweilla serrata) has beneficial, long-term effects on osteoarthritis (OA) comparable or superior to the gold standard Diclofenac gel.
Authors and Affiliations
Md Q Azam, Abdallah A Al-Othman, Mir Sadat-Ali, Ahmed A Tantawy
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