ATHRU-DERM

Relief from Arthritis pain and muscle injuries

The Science and Technology behind Athru-Derm lotion offer:

  • Diclofenac encapsulated in a unique and patented therapeutic system, which ensures effective absorption into the skin.
  • Unique lotion formulation that allows for easy application.
  • Leaves no sticky residue on the skin.
  • No intrusive smell.
  • Cost-effective.
  • Dosage
    Apply 3 to 4 times per day on the affected area. 
  • Available in a 50g tube.

In an open study, respected rheumatologist, Dr. Ingram Anderson selected 30 patients to evaluate the efficacy of Athru-Derm.

  • Patients were randomly selected and Athru-Derm was applied twice a day on a single joint that the rheumatologist had selected.
  • Treatment with Athru-derm was in addition to the patients’ existing medication
  • Patients were asked to diarise daytime pain on a visual analogue scale where 0 represented no pain a 10 extreme pain
  • Improvement was based on patient and physician global assessment
  • Evaluations were done at 0 and 2 weeks
  • Average VASscore for daytime pain score improved from 5.5 to 2.0
  • On Global assessment 70% were much improved or improved, 7% were worse and 23% showed no change
  • It was concluded that Athru-Derm is an effective preparation that offers the patient with arthropathy an effective treatment irrespective of the original cause or symptom

  • Reg nr: 98/08405/07
  • Athru-Derm is marketed in South Africa by Activo Health
  • For further information contact Activo Health at +27 (0) 12 460 9919 or go to: www.activo.co.za