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
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Material Contents: Neoprene, Polyamide, Polyester, Elastane, Nylon, Elastodiene.
Single Length or Depth
11.5cm
Single Height
19cm
Single Width
5cm
Single Weight
117g