Voltaren Emulgel

Active material: Diclofenac
When ATH: M02AA15
CCF: NSAIDs for outdoor use
ICD-10 codes (testimony): M05, M15, M42, M54.1, M54.3, M54.4, M65, M70, M71, M79, T14.3
When CSF: 05.01.02
Manufacturer: NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH S.A. (Switzerland)

Pharmaceutical form, composition and packaging

◊ Gel for external use 1% uniform, creamy, white to yellowish.

Excipients: dietilamin, carbomer 974R (Carbopol), tsetomakrohol 1000 (macrogol cetostearyl ether), cetyl LC (cocoyl kaprilokaprilat), isopropyl alcohol, Liquid paraffin (mineral oil), aromatic cream 45, propylene glycol, Purified water.

20 g – aluminum tuba (1) – cardboard boxes.
20 g – Laminated tubes (1) – cardboard boxes.
50 g – aluminum tuba (1) – cardboard boxes.
50 g – Laminated tubes (1) – cardboard boxes.

Pharmacological action

NSAIDs for outdoor use. It has a pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory action. Nyeizbiratyelino glory glory ugnyetaya 1 e 2, It gives the metabolism of arachidonic acid inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.

The use of Voltaren^® Emulgelya^® with inflammation leads to a reduction or elimination of pain and edema.

Pharmacokinetics

At the recommended method of application of the drug is absorbed no more 6% diclofenac.

Testimony

- Post-traumatic inflammation of soft tissues and joints, eg, due to sprains, Overvoltage and bruises;

- Rheumatic diseases of soft tissues (incl. tendinitis, ʙursit, lesion periarticular tissues);

- Pain and swelling, diseases associated with muscle and joints (incl. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, radikulity, lyumbago, sciatica).

Dosage regimen

The drug is used topically.

Adults and children over 12 years drug applied to the skin 3-4 times / day and lightly rub. The required amount of the drug depends on the size of the painful area. A single dose of the drug – 2-4 g (that is comparable in terms of size, respectively, with cherry or walnut). After applying the medication should wash hands.

The duration of treatment depends on the evidence and the effectiveness of therapy (for enhancing the effect of the gel may be used in conjunction with other forms of drug Voltaren^®). Through 2 weeks of therapy is recommended to evaluate the feasibility of further use of the drug.

Side effect

Local reactions: eczema, contact dermatitis (itch, redness, swelling of the treated skin area, papules, vezikuly, peeling).

Systemic reactions: generalized skin rash, allergic reactions (hives, angioedema, bronchospasm), photosensitivity.

Contraindications

- “Aspirin” asthma;

- Violation of the integrity of the skin;

- III trimester of pregnancy;

- Lactation;

- Children up to age 12 years;

- Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs;

- Hypersensitivity to diclofenac or other ingredients.

FROM caution It should be prescribed the drug for hepatic porphyria (in the acute phase), erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, severe violations of liver and kidney function, chronic heart failure, asthma, as well as I and II trimester and elderly patients.

Pregnancy and lactation

Voltaren^® Emulgel^® It can not be used in the III trimester of pregnancy. The use of I and II trimester may only, when the benefits of its application to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

Experience with the drug Voltaren^® Emulgel^® lactation is not available.

Cautions

Voltaren^® Emulgel^® It should only be applied to intact skin, avoiding contact with open wounds. After application do not apply an occlusive dressing.

Do not allow contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.

Overdose

The extremely low systemic absorption of the active ingredient of the drug when used topically does Voltaren overdose^® Emulgelya^® practically impossible.

Drug Interactions

Voltaren^® Emulgel^® can enhance the effects of drugs, cause photosensitivity.

Clinically significant interactions with other drugs have been described.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.

Conditions and terms

The drug should be stored out of reach of children at or above 30 ° C. Shelf life – 3 year.