{"product_id":"diclofenac-gel-what-is-diclofenac-diclo-adgc-pain-gel-forte","title":"Diclofenac gel, What is diclofenac?, DICLO-ADGC pain gel forte","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDICLO-ADGC pain gel forte 20 mg\/g, Diclofenac gel, What is diclofenac?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDICLO-ADGC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epain gel forte 20 mg\/g gel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactive ingredient: diclofenac (as diclofenac-N-ethylethanamine).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is diclofenac?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiclofenac is a medicine that reduces swelling (inflammation) and pain.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's used to treat aches and pains, as well as problems with joints, muscles and bones. \u003cstrong\u003eThese include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esprains and strains in muscles and ligaments\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eback pain\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etoothache\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emigraine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egout\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eankylosing spondylitis – this causes inflammation of the spine and other parts of the body\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAreas of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDiclofenac gel, pain gel\u003c\/span\u003e application:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor adults and young people aged 14 and over.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor the short-term local, symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain in acute strains, sprains or bruises resulting from blunt trauma.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWarning: contains butylated hydroxytoluene and a fragrance with benzyl alcohol (0.15 mg\/ml), citronellol, geraniol, linalool, DLimonene, citral, farnesol, coumarin, eugenol.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003cem\u003eDiclofenac gel, pain gel\u003c\/em\u003e information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZentiva Pharma GmbH, 65927 Frankfurt am Main.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs of: May 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor short-term local, symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain in acute strains, sprains or bruises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDICLO-ADGC® pain gel relieves your complaints such as back pain, osteoarthritis and muscle pain thanks to the twice as strong dosage1 of the active ingredient diclofenac.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe gel targets the painful area and treats your injury with both high precision and a low risk of side effects2.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is easy to use and is almost completely absorbed into the skin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThanks to its long-lasting effect, you only need to apply DICLO-ADGC® twice a day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe user-friendly, comfortable twist lock also ensures that the tube can be opened easily.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Twice concentrated compared to 1% Diclofenac gels (in mg per gram) 1 Compared to Diclo 1%.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 Compared to painkillers taken orally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-primary-max-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-s font-medium\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive Diclofenac gel, pain gel ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-3.5 list-disc pl-5 text-s\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.2 mg diclofenac diethylamine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-primary-max-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-s font-medium\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiclofenac gel, pain gel ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-3.5 list-disc pl-5 text-s\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.15 mg benzyl alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsopropanol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-Limonene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEugenol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarnesol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinalool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiethylamine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 mg perfume oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParaffin, thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoumarin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeteareth-22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitronellol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCocoyl caprylocaprate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbomer 974 P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeraniol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater, purified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2 mg butylhydroxytoluene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOleic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54 mg propylene glycol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIndication\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine contains the active ingredient diclofenac, which belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor adults and young people aged 14 and over\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the short-term local, symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain in acute strains, sprains or bruises resulting from blunt trauma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDosage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways use this medicine exactly as described or exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCheck with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults and young people aged 14 and over\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preparation should be used twice a day (preferably in the morning and evening).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the size of the affected area to be treated, an amount the size of a cherry to a walnut, corresponding to 1 - 4 g of gel, is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe maximum total daily dose is 8 g of gel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElderly patients\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo special dose adjustment is required.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are older, you should pay particular attention to side effects and, if necessary, consult a doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImpaired kidney or liver function\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo dose reduction is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse in children and adolescents (under 14 years of age)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medicine must not be used in children and adolescents under 14 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDuration of treatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe duration of use depends on the symptoms and the underlying disease.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe medicine should not be used for longer than 1 week without medical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeek medical attention if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3-5 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you have used more than you should\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn overdose is unlikely if you use more than you should, as absorption into the bloodstream is low when applied to the skin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the recommended dose is significantly exceeded when applied to the skin, the gel should be removed and washed off with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor who will decide on appropriate measures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you forget to use it\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use a double dose if you have forgotten the previous application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any further questions about using this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBefore the first use, open the tube as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Unscrew the cap from the tube.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo open the security seal, turn the cap over and place it on the tube opening.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou must not use scissors or other sharp objects!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Remove the plastic seal from the tube by twisting.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApply the gel as described.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the seal is broken, do not use the medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApplying the gel:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gel is intended for use on the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply the gel thinly to the affected areas of the body and rub it lightly into the skin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter rubbing in the gel, wash your hands unless they are the area to be treated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSide effects\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSome rare and very rare side effects can be serious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you notice any of the following signs of allergy, stop using the medicine and contact a doctor or pharmacist immediately:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003erash with blistering;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHives (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheezing, shortness of breath or chest tightness (asthma) (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOther possible side effects include:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRash, itching, redness, eczema, dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) including contact dermatitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlaking, drying of the skin, swelling (edema).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVery rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePustular skin rash, gastrointestinal complaints, hypersensitivity reactions (including hives), photosensitivity with appearance of skin symptoms after exposure to light (photosensitization).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrequency of side effects not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurning at the application site, dry skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the preparation is applied to a large area of ​​the skin and used for a long period of time, the occurrence of systemic side effects (e.g. renal, hepatic or gastrointestinal side effects, systemic hypersensitivity reactions), as may occur after systemic use of medicinal products containing diclofenac cannot be completely ruled out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you notice any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to side effects that are not specified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInteractions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse together with other medicines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo interactions have been reported to date when the product is used as intended on the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine must not be used\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic to diclofenac or any of the other ingredients of this medicine;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have had a history of breathing problems (asthma, bronchospasm), hives, runny nose or swelling of the face or tongue after taking acetylsalicylic acid or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (e.g. ibuprofen);\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon open injuries, inflammations or infections of the skin as well as on eczema or mucous membranes;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the last trimester of pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein children and young people under 14 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy and breastfeeding\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use this medicine in the last trimester of pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby or cause problems during birth.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you intend to become pregnant, as well as in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, the product should only be used after consulting your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003elactation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince diclofenac passes into breast milk in small quantities, the medicine should only be used under medical supervision during breastfeeding.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are breastfeeding, do not use this product on the breast area or other large areas of skin or for a long period of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePatient information\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWarnings and Precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you suffer from asthma, hay fever, swelling of the nasal mucosa (so-called nasal polyps) or chronic bronchi-constricting (obstructive) respiratory diseases, chronic respiratory infections (particularly associated with hay fever-like symptoms) or hypersensitivity to other painkillers and rheumatism medications of all kinds, you are at risk of asthma attacks (so-called Analgesic intolerance\/analgesic asthma), local skin or mucous membrane swelling (so-called Quincke's edema) or urticaria are more at risk than other patients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these patients, this medicine may only be used under certain precautionary measures (emergency preparedness) and under direct medical supervision.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe same applies to patients who are also allergic to other substances, such as:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eB. with skin reactions, itching or hives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the gel is applied to a large area of ​​the skin and used over a longer period of time, the occurrence of systemic (affecting the entire body) side effects due to the use of the preparation cannot be ruled out.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe gel should therefore be used with caution in patients with impaired renal, cardiac or liver function as well as in patients with active peptic ulcers in the stomach or duodenum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine may only be applied to intact, not diseased or injured skin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEyes and mucous membranes must not come into contact with the medicine and it must not be taken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter applying the gel to the skin, you can use a permeable (non-occlusive) dressing.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, the gel should dry on the skin for a few minutes before applying a bandage.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou must not use an airtight occlusive dressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeek medical attention if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3-5 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscontinue treatment if a skin rash occurs during treatment with the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are exposed to direct sunlight or artificial tanning, there is a risk of skin reactions.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou should avoid sunlight or artificial tanning during and for two weeks after treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare should be taken to ensure that children do not come into contact with areas of skin that have been rubbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChildren and young people\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medicine must not be used in children and adolescents under 14 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbility to drive and use machines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preparation has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zentiva Pharma 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