SANDOZ

SANDOZ DICLAC 5% GEL 100G

Composition. The active substance is diclofenac sodium. One gram of gel contains 50 mg of diclofenac sodium. The other ingredients are: isopropyl alcohol, macrogol-7-glycerol cocoate, hypromellose, purified water.

Therapeutic indications.

Diclofenac, the active substance of the compound, belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are used to reduce inflammation and pain in the joints and muscles.

Dosage and method of administration.

Adults, adolescents and the elderly

Diclac is administered externally, in a thin layer, in 2-3 applications per day, to the affected area. To achieve cutaneous absorption of the gel, a light and prolonged massage is performed on the painful and/or inflamed area.

After each application, wash your hands thoroughly (except when the gel is used for osteoarthritis localized to the fingers).

Diclac can be applied in combination with iontophoresis. Diclac is applied to the negative pole (cathode) to promote skin penetration of the gel.

In the case of soft tissue trauma or abarticular rheumatism, the gel should not be used for more than 14 days, and in the case of pain from arthritis, for a period of more than 21 days except in strictly recommended cases.

Precautions.

Caution is required if you have bronchial asthma, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, chronic obstructive respiratory diseases or chronic respiratory infections, a history of allergy to other medicines.

The product should only be applied to intact, healthy skin, without wounds or open lesions. It should not come into contact with the eyes or mucous membranes and should not be ingested. If a rash develops on the skin after applying the gel, you should stop using it.

Special warnings.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Pregnancy

You should not use Diclac gel if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as it may affect the fetus or cause problems during childbirth. Do not use Diclac gel in the first 6 months of pregnancy unless your doctor considers it absolutely necessary.

Breastfeeding

You should not use Diclac gel if you are breastfeeding. If your doctor considers it absolutely necessary to use Diclac gel, it will not be applied to the breasts, on large areas of the body and will not be used for long periods of time.

Driving and using machines

Diclac does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.

Packaging. It is available in a box with an Al tube containing 100 g of gel

 

Page updated on: 23.05.2022