Diclac Relief 1% w/w Gel
Diclac belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are used to treat pain and inflammation. Diclac® Relief 1% w/w Gel penetrates deeply into the skin to boost the delivery of Diclofenac to the painful area.
Diclac Gel can be used topically to treat pain and inflammation in:
Osteoarthritis of superficial joints such as the knee
Localised forms of soft tissue rheumatism
Trauma of tendons, ligaments, muscle and joints e.g. due to sprains, strains and bruises.
Directions for use:
It is important to use the lowest dose which adequately controls your inflammation/pain and for the shortest possible period of time. Review treatment after 14 days. .
Never exceed the recommended dose.
Do not take by mouth.
Be careful not to get the gel into your eyes. If this happens rinse your eyes with clean water and tell your doctor.
Diclac Gel must be applied to intact skin and not be rubbed into open wounds, cuts or any other area where the skin is abnormal.
After rubbing the gel into the skin, do not cover with bandages or sticking plaster.
Adults and children 14 years and over
Diclac Gel should be rubbed gently into the skin around the painful or swollen area.
Depending on the size of the site to be treated, 2 - 4 g (a circular shaped mass approximately 2.0 - 2.5cm in diameter) should be applied 3 - 4 times daily.
After application the hands should be washed unless they are the site being treated. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel into the skin.
If the symptoms worsen the patient/parents of the adolescent is/are advised to consult the doctor.
Older people tend to be more at risk of the side effects of NSAIDs, so it is particularly important that older people use the lowest possible dose of Diclac Gel which is effective.
Warnings:
Do not use Diclac Gel if:
you are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed below)
you have ever h
The active ingredient (which makes the medicine work) in Nurofen Express Maximum Strength 400mg Tablets is ibuprofen 400 mg (as sodium dihydrate). Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines work by changing how the body responds to pain, swelling and high temperature.
Nurofen Express Maximum Strength 400mg Tablets are used for the relief of fever and mild to moderate pain such as:
headaches, period pain, and dental pain
muscle pain and backache
symptoms of colds and flu, and high temperature (fever)
If you have any other medical conditions or are on medication for another medical condition, consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication
Directions for use:
Adults, the Elderly and children over 12 years old:
Take the tablets by mouth only with a glass of water.
Take ONLY 1 TABLET with a glass of water up to 3 times a day if required.
Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
Do not give these tablets to children under 12 years.
This medicine is for short-term use only. If in adolescents this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted. If your symptoms persist or the pain worsens, or any new symptoms occur, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings:
Do not take these tablets if you:
are allergic (hypersensitive) to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients (see below)
are allergic (hypersensitive) to aspirin or to other painkillers
have or ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding in the stomach
have ever had gastrointestinal bleeding in relation to NSAID therapy
have severe liver or kidney problems
have severe heart failure
have difficulties breathing or have had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose, or facial swelling when previously taken ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines
If you are taking other regular medication, other NSAID’s or p