Description:
Diclofenac
&Naproxen gel is an anti- Inflammatory, analgesic
preparation designed for external use. The nongreasy
gel preparation can easily be rubbed into the skin, which exerts
soothing and cooling effects. When applied
locally, the active substance penetrates the skin, accumulates the
underlying tissue and controls both acute and chronic inflammatory
reactions. In presence of traumatic
or rheumatic inflammation, diclofenac &Naproxen gel reduces inflammatory
swelling and also provides effective relief
from tenderness and pain on movement.
Indication:
diclofenac &Naproxen gel
is indicated for local treatment of traumatic inflammation of tendons,
ligaments, muscles and joints due to sprains, strains and bruises and in
localized forms of soft tissue rheumatism, e.g. tenosynovitis and bursitis.
Also indicated in localized rheumatic disease e.g.
osteoarthrosis
of peripheral joints and of the vertebral column periarthropathy.
Dosage
and Administration:
Depending
on the size of the area to be treated, 2-4 gm of diclofenac &Naproxen gel
should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily to the affected area gently. diclofenac &Naproxen gel
may also be given in addition to treatment with other dosage forms of diclofenac &Naproxen.
Precaution:
diclofenac &Naproxen gel
should be applied only to the intact skin surface and not to skin wounds or
open injury. It shouldn't come in contact with eyes or mucous membrane. After
application the hand should be washed well. It shouldn't be taken by mouth.
Contraindication:
diclofenac &Naproxen gel
should not be given to the patient hypersensitive to diclofenac &Naproxen,
Aspirin or other NSAIDs. In view of insufficient clinical data diclofenac &Naproxen gel
is not recommended during pregnancy.
Side
effect:
diclofenac
&Naproxen
gel is well tolerated. Reddening of the skin and skin rash may occasionally
occur. Photosensitivity reactions have been observed in isolated cases, when
applied to relatively large area of skin over prolonged period
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