arthrex pain gel, 100 g

arthrex® pain gel

arthrex® pain gel is a product for external use that is used to support the symptomatic treatment of pain in acute strains, sprains or bruises in the extremity area.These injuries can be caused, for example, by blunt trauma, which often occurs in sports.

No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and 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.

Areas of application

In adults, the gel is used for the external supportive symptomatic treatment of pain in acute strains, sprains or bruises in the extremity area.These injuries can be caused by blunt trauma, such as those that occur in sports injuries.

In adolescents over 14 years of age, the gel is used for short-term treatment for local, symptomatic treatment of pain from acute bruises, strains or sprains.These injuries can also be caused by blunt trauma.

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

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are allergic to diclofenac or any of the other ingredients in the gel.The gel should also not be used if you have had previous asthma attacks, sudden inflammation of the nasal mucosa or skin reactions after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other painkillers and rheumatism medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

The gel must not be applied to skin wounds, open injuries, skin inflammation or infections, or eczema.Eyes and mucous membranes should not come into contact with the product.Particularly with children, care should be taken to ensure that their hands do not come into contact with the areas of skin rubbed with the gel.

The gel must not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy.Its use is also not permitted for children and young people under 14 years of age.

Dosage

The gel should always be used exactly as described or after consultation with a doctor or pharmacist.If you are unsure, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The recommended dose is a thin and even layer of the gel on the affected area of the body three times a day.Depending on the size of the painful area, a gel strand approximately 8 cm long (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.

Teens ages 14 and older 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, an overdose is extremely unlikely.If the recommended dosage is significantly exceeded, the gel should be removed and washed off with water.If you accidentally swallow the gel, you should notify your doctor.

If you forget to use it, either use the gel immediately or wait until the usual time according to the prescribed dosage.If you are unsure, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have any further questions about using the medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacy.

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 and must not be ingested.

Hands should be washed after application, unless they are the area to be treated.

The gel may only be applied to intact skin areas.Eyes and mucous membranes must not come into contact with the preparation.

Before applying a bandage, the gel should dry on the skin for a few minutes. The use of a tight dressing (occlusive dressing) is not recommended.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the gel.

If the gel is used over a large area and over a long period of time, side effects may occur that affect a specific organ system or the entire organism.These side effects are similar to those that can occur when taking other medicines containing diclofenac.

A bandage may be used, but the use of an occlusive bandage is not recommended.Before applying a bandage, the gel should dry on the skin for a few minutes.

Particular caution is required in acute conditions with severe redness, swelling or overheating of joints, persistent joint problems or severe back pain that radiates to the legs and/or is associated with neurological deficits.In these cases you should consult a doctor.

Patients with asthma, hay fever, swollen nasal mucous membranes, chronic respiratory diseases or hypersensitivity to other painkillers or rheumatism medications are more at risk when using the gel.In these cases, the gel may only be used under certain precautionary measures and under direct medical supervision.

If a rash occurs during treatment, stop treatment.

Care should be taken to ensure that children do not allow their hands to come into contact with the rubbed areas of skin.

If symptoms do not improve after three days or worsen, you should consult a doctor.

No special precautions are required regarding the ability to drive and 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.

Diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts.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

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Other

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

Ingredients

Active ingredient per 1 g gel: 10 mg diclofenac sodium.

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, PEG-7-glycerol cocoate, isopropanol, propylene glycol, purified water.

Address of the provider/manufacturer

1 A Pharma GmbH, Industriestr.18, 83607 Holzkirchen.