From the Guidelines
Tab Tendocare is not a recommended treatment for tendinitis based on the provided evidence, and patients should instead focus on evidence-based treatments such as relative rest, cryotherapy, and eccentric strengthening. The provided study 1 does not mention Tab Tendocare as a treatment option for tendinitis, and instead emphasizes the importance of relative rest and reduced activity to prevent further damage and promote healing and pain relief. Some key recommendations for treating tendinitis include:
- Relative rest and reduced activity to prevent further damage and promote healing and pain relief 1
- Cryotherapy to provide acute relief of tendinopathy pain 1
- Eccentric strengthening as an effective treatment of tendinopathy that may reverse degenerative changes 1
- NSAIDs for short-term pain relief, although they have no effect on long-term outcomes 1 It is essential to note that the treatment of tendinitis should be individualized and based on the severity of symptoms, patient preferences, and other factors. While some supplements and herbal remedies may be marketed as treatments for tendinitis, there is limited evidence to support their use, and patients should consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. In general, a comprehensive treatment approach that includes rest, physical therapy, and proper biomechanics is recommended for managing tendinitis.
From the FDA Drug Label
For relief of the signs and symptoms of tendonitis Naproxen tablets are indicated: For the relief of the signs and symptoms of tendonitis Management of Pain, Primary Dysmenorrhea, and Acute Tendonitis and Bursitis The recommended starting dose of naproxen is 500 mg, followed by 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 6 to 8 hours as required.
Tab Tendocare (Naproxen) helps in tendinitis by relieving the signs and symptoms of the condition. The recommended dose is 500 mg initially, followed by 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed. 2 2
From the Research
Tendocare and Tendinitis
- Tendocare is not directly mentioned in the provided studies, however, the management and treatment of tendinitis and tendinopathy are discussed.
- The term tendinopathy is preferred over tendinitis due to the presence of a disordered and degenerative healing process, rather than inflammation, in the pathologic tendon 3.
- Tendinopathy can be managed through activity modification, relative rest, pain control, and protection, with early initiation of rehabilitative exercises that emphasize eccentric loading being beneficial 4.
Treatment Options
- Eccentric exercises have been shown to provide excellent clinical results in both athletic and sedentary patients, with no reported adverse effects 5.
- Combining eccentric loading and low-energy shock wave therapy can produce higher success rates compared to eccentric training alone or shock wave therapy alone 5.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids can reduce pain and increase range of motion, but their use should be carefully considered due to the lack of histologic evidence of inflammation and the risk of rupture when injecting corticosteroids into and near major load-bearing tendons 6, 4.