Diclofenac is used for local treatment of pain and inflammation of joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons of rheumatic or traumatic origin.

active substance: diclofenac;

1 g of gel contains diclofenac sodium 50 mg;

auxiliary substances: isopropyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol 400, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, citric acid monohydrate, purified water.

Hypersensitivity to diclofenac or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory preparations, to isopropyl alcohol or to other components of the medicinal product. Presence in the anamnesis of attacks of bronchial asthma, urticaria, acute rhinitis, nasal polyps, angioedema caused by the use of acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory preparations. The last trimester of pregnancy. Children's age.

Diclofenac is usually well tolerated. Adverse reactions include mild, temporary skin reactions at the application site. In rare cases, allergic reactions may occur.

Infections and infestations: pustular rashes are very rare.

On the part of the skin: uncommon — rash, itching, redness, eczema, exanthema, erythema, burning, the appearance of swellings and vesicles, papules, pustules, peeling and dryness of the skin, dermatitis (including contact dermatitis); rarely common — bullous dermatitis; very rare - photosensitivity reactions, generalized skin rashes, burning sensation of the skin.

From the side of the immune system: very rarely - hypersensitivity reactions (including urticaria), angioedema of the face, shortness of breath.

From the side of the respiratory system: very rarely - bronchial asthma.

From the side of the digestive system: side reactions occur very rarely after topical application of preparations containing diclofenac.

Apply Diclofenac 3-4 times a day, rubbing lightly into the skin. The amount of the preparation used depends on the size of the affected area (2–4 g of gel, the volume of which corresponds to the size of a cherry or walnut, is enough to apply to an area of 400–800 cm2).

After applying the preparation, hands should be washed, except for those cases when this area is to be treated.

The duration of therapy depends on the nature of the disease and the effectiveness of treatment.

The preparation should not be used for more than 14 days in a row.

If the preparation is not prescribed by a doctor, it is necessary to consult him for advice, if after 7 days of treatment the patient's condition has not improved or worsened.

The preparation should be used with caution with oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory preparations.

Clinical experience of using diclofenac in pregnant women is limited. Like other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory preparations, the preparation is contraindicated during the third trimester of pregnancy.

It is not known whether diclofenac is excreted in breast milk when applied externally, therefore, the use of the preparation Diclofenac during breastfeeding is allowed only if, in the opinion of the doctor, the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk to the infant. If there are good reasons for using the preparation during breastfeeding, the gel should not be applied to the mammary glands or large areas of the skin and should not be used in larger quantities or for a longer time than recommended.

There are no dosage recommendations and therapeutic indications for the use of Diclofenac in children.

The ability to influence the speed of reaction when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

Does not affect.

Overdose is unlikely due to the low absorption of diclofenac into the systemic bloodstream when applied topically. In case of accidental ingestion, it should be taken into account that 1 tube of 40 g of the preparation contains the equivalent of 2 g of diclofenac sodium; at the same time, the development of systemic adverse reactions is possible.

In case of accidental ingestion of the preparation, the stomach should be emptied immediately and an adsorbent should be applied. Symptomatic treatment with the use of therapeutic measures, which are used in case of poisoning with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory preparations, is indicated.

Since the systemic absorption of diclofenac with local application of the preparation is very low, the occurrence of interactions is unlikely.

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not higher than 25 °C.

Keep out of the reach of children.