Rumalaya Gel is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Himalaya Company. It is mainly used in treatment of Low backache, Arthritis and Sprains.
Rumalaya Gel Indications
All types of arthritis
Cervical and lumbar spondylitis
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Gout
Arthralgia
Frozen shoulder
Low backache
Sprains
Traumatic inflammatory conditions like fibrositis, Bursitis, Synovitis, Capsulitis, Tenosynovitis, Myositis and Sciatica
Sports injuries
Post viral fever, when the patient complains of body, muscle and joint pains
Bursitis,
Bursitis trochanterica,
Shoulder dislocation pain
Directions for use
Apply a small quantity of Rumalaya gel on the affected area and gently massage it in. For better results, follow up with hot water fomentation. Simultaneous use of Rumalaya forte ensures complete relief faster.
How long to apply?
This medicine can be applied for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.
Ingredients
Rumalaya Cream contains Oils of
Pudina – Metha arvensis – 60%
Gaultheria fragrantissima – Gandhapura – 55 mg
Sarala – Pinus roxburghii-55 mg – Relieves pain and inflammation.
Tvak – Cinnamomum zeylanicum – 30 mg
Devadaru – Cedrus deodara – 7.5 mg
Nirgundi – Vitex negundo – 7.5 mg -It is a very good muscle relaxant, pain relieving, anti mosquito, anti anxiety, anti asthma etc
Shallaki – Boswellia serrata – 7.5 mg – It relieves joint pain, stiffness and other inflammatory symptoms.
Sunthi – Zingiber officinale – 7.5 mg
Base q.s ad 770 mg
Rumalaya Gel Side effects
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It is usually prescribed in a lower dose during lactation and in children.
Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Special Precautions
Patients should not use Rumalaya gel if they have history of Hypersensitivity, do not use on open lesions or wounds, mucous members.
Use exclusively for external application.
Presentation, Manufacturer, Shelf life
Presentation: Lamitubes of 10 gram, 30 gram
Manufactured By: Himalaya Drug Company
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to start showing results?
Depends on the dosage and other products suggested with this. Usually 1 – 2 weeks time.
Can this product be applied along with Allopathic medicines (English medicines)?
It may react with some medicines. Consult your doctor for the right advice. When English and Ayurvedic medicines are advised together, it is best to take English medicine first, give a gap of half an hour and then take Ayurvedic medicines.
Can this be taken without consulting a doctor?
No. In many cases, this product alone might not work. More often this is given in combination with a few Ayurvedic medicines. Your Ayurveda practitioner will be the best judge to decide on those things.
Is there any Pathya (diet rules to be followed while applying this product?
No product specific diet is mentioned. If the practitioner has advised diet control based on disease, one has to follow that.
Avoid excess spicy foods, junk foods, aerated drinks, frozen and canned foods
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
