arthrex pain gel, 50 g

arthrex® pain gel

arthrex® pain gel is used for the external supportive symptomatic treatment of pain in acute strains, sprains or bruises in the extremities as a result of blunt trauma, e.g.B. sports injuries.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The active ingredient in arthrex® pain gel is diclofenac sodium.Each gram of the gel contains 10 mg of diclofenac sodium, which is equivalent to 9.3 mg of diclofenac.In addition, the gel contains the following excipients: hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, PEG glycerol cocoate, propylene glycol and purified water.

Area of application

In adults, the gel is used for the external supportive symptomatic treatment of pain in acute strains, sprains or bruises in the extremities as a result of blunt trauma, e.g.B. sports injuries.

In adolescents over 14 years of age, the gel is used for short-term treatment for the local, symptomatic treatment of pain from acute bruises, strains or sprains resulting from blunt trauma.

If the symptoms last longer than three days, a doctor should be consulted.

Dosage

The gel should always be used exactly as described or after consultation with a doctor or pharmacist.The recommended dose is a thin and even layer on the affected area of the body three times a day.Depending on the size of the painful area, an approximately 8 cm long gel strand (3 g corresponding to 0.03 g diclofenac sodium) is required.The maximum daily dosage of 9 g gel (corresponding to 0.09 g diclofenac sodium) should not be exceeded.

Older patients do not require any special dosage adjustment, but should pay attention to side effects when using it and, if necessary, consult their doctor or pharmacist.No dose reduction is necessary in patients with impaired renal or hepatic function.

There are no sufficient data on effectiveness and tolerability for children and adolescents under 14 years of age.Adolescents aged 14 and over should see a doctor if symptoms worsen.

As a rule, a treatment period of 1 to 2 weeks is sufficient.The therapeutic benefit of use beyond this period has not been proven.

In the event of an overdose, the gel should be removed and washed off with water.If accidentally swallowed, a doctor should be notified.If application is forgotten, the gel should be used either immediately or at the usual time according to the prescribed dosage.

Intake

The gel is applied thinly and evenly to the affected area of the body three times a day and rubbed in lightly.It is intended for external use only and must not be ingested.Hands should be washed after application unless hands are the area to be treated.

The gel may only be applied to intact skin surfaces and must not come into contact with eyes or mucous membranes.Before applying a bandage, the gel should dry on the skin for a few minutes.The use of a tight bandage is not recommended.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the gel.When used over a large area and for a long period of time, side effects can occur that are comparable to those of other medicines containing diclofenac.

Particular caution is required in acute conditions with severe redness, swelling or overheating of joints, persistent joint problems or severe back pain.In these cases, a doctor should be consulted.

Patients with asthma, hay fever, swollen nasal mucous membranes or chronic respiratory diseases should only use the gel under medical supervision.If a skin rash occurs, treatment should be stopped.

The gel must not be used on children and adolescents under 14 years of age.No special precautions are required regarding the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If 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.

In the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, the gel should only be used after consulting a doctor.The gel must not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy as an increased risk of complications for mother and child cannot be ruled out.

During breastfeeding, the gel should only be used after consulting your doctor. The medicine should not be applied to the chest area or to other large areas of skin over a longer period of time.

Notes

If symptoms last longer than three days, you should see a doctor.The gel should only be applied to intact skin areas and must not come into contact with eyes or mucous membranes.The use of an airtight dressing is not recommended.When using diclofenac, skin hypersensitivity to light is to be expected.

Other

arthrex® pain gel contains propylene glycol.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.