Diclac pain gel 1%

Diclac Pain Gel 1% in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How should it be used?
Apply the medicine to the affected area(s) of skin. Then massage the medicine into the skin. Wash your hands thoroughly after use. Avoid accidental contact with mucous membranes, eyes and open skin areas.

Duration of use?
As a rule, one application over 1-2 weeks is sufficient. If symptoms persist for longer, you should consult your doctor. If the symptoms have not improved or worsen after 3-5 days, you should consult a doctor. Adolescents should not use the medicine for longer than 7 days without medical advice.

Overdosage?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 9 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Open injuries, inflammations or infections of the skin
- Eczema

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Spontaneous (mucus) skin swelling (angioedema)
- Hives (urticaria)
- Chronic obstructive airway disease (chronic airway disease with a narrowing of the airways)
- Chronic respiratory infections
- Bronchial asthma
- Allergic rhinitis, for example hay fever
- Nasal polyps (growths on the nasal mucosa)

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 14 years of age: The medicine must not be used.
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: In this age group, the medicine should only be used for certain indications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about this.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- skin rash
- eczema
- Redness of the skin
- Inflammatory reactions of the skin
- Contact dermatitis (allergic skin reactions that only occur with repeated use)
- itching
- Scaling of the skin
- Drying out of the skin
- Water retention (edema)

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Caution: Patients with nasal polyps, chronic respiratory infections, asthma or with a tendency to allergic reactions such as hay fever: The medicine may trigger an asthma attack or a severe allergic skin reaction. Therefore, consult your doctor before use.
- Take care if you are allergic to painkillers!
- Take care if you are allergic to peanuts and soy.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient has an analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effect. The drug also has anti-rheumatic properties. It blocks the formation of certain messenger substances in the body, known as prostaglandins. These are significantly involved in the development of pain, fever and inflammation.

Application

- Pain, swelling and inflammation of the musculoskeletal system, such as:- Swelling and inflammation of the soft tissues close to the joints (e.g. bursae, tendon sheaths, ligaments, inflammation in the muscle and capsule area)- Osteoarthritis, especially of the large joints- Sports and accident injuries, such as:- Bruises- Sprains and strains

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:a sufficient amount (approx. 1-4 g)3-4 times dailyAdolescents aged 14 and over and adultsDistributed throughout the dayA maximum total daily dose of 16 g gel must not be exceeded.