Motusol Max 2.32% w/w Gel 30g – Targeted Pain Relief of Joints & Muscles in Acute strains & sprains

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No special dose adjustment is required. Because of the potential undesirable-effect profile, elderly people should be carefully monitored.

If you're using the gel twice a day, use it once in the morning and once in the evening. If you're using it 3 or 4 times a day, wait at least 4 hours before putting on any more.skin being more sensitive to sunlight – stay out of bright sun and use a high factor sun cream (SPF 15 or above), even on cloudy days. Do not use a sunlamp or sunbeds. Diclofenac preferentially distributes and persists in inflamed tissue. It is found in concentrations up to 20 times higher than in plasma. you have a raised, itchy rash, or swollen or puffy skin – these can be signs of hives (urticaria) or oedema (swelling) When you want to take the plaster or patch off, it helps to moisten it with some water first. Once you have taken it off, wash the affected skin and rub it gently in circular movements to remove any leftover glue. headaches – make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask your pharmacist to recommend an alternative painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking diclofenac. Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe.

feeling dizzy or vertigo – if you feel dizzy or unsteady, stop what you're doing and sit or lie down until you feel better. Do not drive or cycle, or use tools or machinery, if you're feeling dizzy or lightheaded. As your body gets used to diclofenac, these side effects should wear off. Children may be prescribed diclofenac to treat joint problems. Diclofenac tablets, capsules and suppositories are suitable for children aged 6 months and above. have ever had side effects from taking NSAIDs, such as wheezing or other signs of asthma, a runny nose, swelling of the skin ( angioedema) or a rashThis medicinal product contains fragrance with benzyl alcohol (0.15 mg/g, E1519), citral, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, d-limonene and linalool which may cause allergic reactions. Gently squeeze the tube, or press firmly and evenly on the nozzle of the dispenser, to get a small amount of gel. The maximum daily dose is 16 g of gel corresponding to 185.6 mg of diclofenac, diethylamine salt (corresponding to 160 mg diclofenac sodium).

Like all medicines, diclofenac can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Common side effects The total systemic clearance of diclofenac from plasma is 263 ± 56 ml/min. The terminal plasma half-life is 1-2 hours. Four of the metabolites, including the two active ones, also have short plasma half-lives of 1-3 hours. One metabolite, 3'¬hydroxy-4'-methoxy-diclofenac, has a longer half-life but is virtually inactive. Diclofenac and its metabolites are excreted mainly in the urine. Based on conventional studies on safety pharmacology, genotoxicty and carcinogenic potential, the preclinical data do not reveal any specific hazards for humans, apart from those already described in other sections of the SPC. In animal studies, the chronic toxicity of diclofenac following systemic application mainly manifested as gastrointestinal lesions and ulcers. In a 2-year toxicity study, a dose-dependent increase in the incidence of thrombosis of the heart was observed in diclofenac-treated rats.

9. Cautions with other medicines

If you have pain all the time, your doctor may recommend slow-release diclofenac tablets or capsules. You'll usually take these either once a day in the evening, or twice a day. If you're taking slow-release diclofenac twice a day, leave a gap of 10 to 12 hours between your doses. How to take tablets and capsules Always follow the advice of a pharmacist or doctor, and the instructions that come with your medicine. Diclofenac tablets, capsules and suppositories Dosage The duration of use depends on the symptoms and the underlying disease. Motusol should not be used longer than 1 week without medical advice.