Used in the treatment of limited inflammation of the soft tissues (e.g. inflammation of the tendons and / or muscles), limited and mild forms of arthritis, back pain.
He believed (Zentiva)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| gel 0,01 g / g (1%) (55 g) | OTC (over-the-counter) | diclofenac (diclofenac) |
ACTION
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
INDICATIONS AND DOSAGE
Limited soft tissue inflammation (e.g., tendinitis and / or muscle inflammation), limited and mild forms of arthritis, back pain. Adults and children over 12 years of age rub 2-4 g of the gel gently into the undamaged skin over the sore area; repeat 3–4 × / d.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, XNUMXrd trimester of pregnancy.
WARNINGS
The preparation is for external use only, for use on the skin. Avoid contact of the preparation with the eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on damaged skin surface. If the symptoms persist or worsen after 7 days of using the preparation, a medical consultation is recommended. Do not use for more than 14 days in the case of trauma or inflammation of the soft tissue or 21 days in the case of inflammation of the joints. Treatment should be discontinued if application site irritation occurs. The preparation belongs to the group of drugs that may cause fertility problems in women; this effect is transient and disappears after stopping treatment. In case of long-term use or application to large areas of the skin surface, systemic side effects may occur. It is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Do not use the preparation in pregnant women (in the third trimester the use of the preparation is contraindicated) and during breastfeeding due to the lack of data on the safety of its use.
INTERACTIONS
When the preparation is applied topically to the skin, the likelihood of drug interactions is low.
SIDE EFFECTS
Mild and transient skin symptoms at the application site may occur (rash, eczema, erythema, dermatitis [including contact dermatitis]). Very rare: lumpy rash, hypersensitivity, angioedema, asthma, photosensitivity reaction, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain.