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CazDesmond
CazDesmond

Hi, I bought a gel that I saw advertised on TV. It was advertised as relief for tired, sore, heavy and aching legs. It is called Loiton and its herbal. It's supposed to cool and sooth, take away pain, swelling and redness.

Well, it does all that. But the most amazing thing it does is, it has almost disappeared my scar! 

Its not got anything about scars on the box. But my scar is now flat and smooth and pale. 

I put it on after exercising and it's like icing without the ice. The cool feel doesn't last as long as ice, but it's nice.

Caz 12 weeks post TKR Australia

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  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 CazDesmond

    Posted

    I went online and found only one distributor for loiton in the US and the do not carry a gel of any sort. They have a cream that is described as pain relief. Also have stuff for migraine headaches, pregnant women's tummies etc., bath salts and bath relaxers but nothing for legs. Oh well,i might order the pain cream. Not expensive so can go in the drawer with the other stuff if it doesn't work. It did give the ingredients which included aloe vera and vit e which might explain the healing effect on the scar

    • jean95756
      jean95756 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      I ordered mine from ebay ....Lioton gel it wasn't expensive and I ordered today and it will arrive on Tuesday

       

    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 jean95756

      Posted

      Apparently its sold OTC in some countries but must not meet some kind of approval in the US. I did find it retail at Chemart but of course that isn't a retail enity here. Did find a picture of the box and description of of the ingredients which were definately not the ingredients of the cream I originally found from a US distributor. It's really strange as this probably wouldn't fall under our regulating agency the FDA as it is non medicinal by definition.  Still might try the cream
    • EileenH
      EileenH Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      I'm not so sure about the FDA - it has heparinoid in it which is like heparin and reduces clotting. Not sure how your classification works though, since I can buy melatonin in the USA OTC but not over here in Europe. Cortisone creams are the same - below a certain % you can buy them, above that you need a prescription. Very confusing!!!
    • jean95756
      jean95756 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      I'll try anything to get rid of this pain at night 

      I was speaking to a woman in our local shop who was only 5 weeks post op and she was doing so well 

      I feel like a right whimp 14 weeks on and still suffering pain  when walking and at night 

       

  • jenny47422
    jenny47422 CazDesmond

    Posted

    Thanks Caz, Lioton Gel, they have it at Priceline pharmacies in Australia. I will definitely try it.
    • CazDesmond
      CazDesmond jenny47422

      Posted

      Hi Jenny, 

      Thats where I got mine, sisterhood club and all that!

      Im in Perth, where are you?

      Caz

  • CazDesmond
    CazDesmond

    Posted

    G'day mates,

    Ingredients: water, alcohol denat, cylopentasiloxane, menthol, polysorbate 20, boswellia serrata gum, Bromelain, aescin, troxerutin, PEG-8, acryllates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin 

    Aescin - derived from the seed of the horse chestnut tree. Helps to reduce excess swelling.

    Troxerutin ( vitamin B4) - Helps to promote good circulation.

    Bromelain - extract from pineapples, assists in reducing inflation and swelling.

    Menthol - Peppermint extract, known for its cooling and soothing affect.

    Boswellia ( also known as Frankincense) may relieve pain and redness.

    Caz

    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 CazDesmond

      Posted

      sounds yummy......I'll have a tablespoon full on my oatmeal. Don't see anything in there that would be dangerous unless ingested.
    • CazDesmond
      CazDesmond Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Haha Oldfatguy, that made me laugh .... And that's the best medicine x
    • EileenH
      EileenH CazDesmond

      Posted

      You are obviously getting ready for Christmas with the frankincense...
  • CazDesmond
    CazDesmond

    Posted

    After reading the box I noticed that it says to use it twice a day. I used it about 5 times yesterday.

    Maybe I have found the thing that works for me. Yesterday my knee was 2 cams bigger than my good one, now it's 1cm bigger. My scar is very pale and noticeably flatter. The pain lessens for around 30 mins after I apply it.

    We are all different, but I hope it works for you. I will be buying more.

    Caz

     

  • suzidownunder
    suzidownunder CazDesmond

    Posted

    Hi 

    After reading your post i made myself hobble to the local pharmacy (much better journey this time) and bought some Loiton. 

    Nice smell. Feels nice. Early days yet but i think my knee feels better for it already - thanks smile 

    • EileenH
      EileenH suzidownunder

      Posted

      Not near the Lindt cafe I trust. 

      I liked Sydney - need another meeting for the husband in Oz  so I can do the Perth end! The 4 weeks we spent there last time were great!

    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder EileenH

      Posted

      I pass the ca every morning on my way work in the city but that's all. 

      Terrible drama but all over now. The AFP were amazing! 

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