arthrex pain gel, 150 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 injuries.No prescription is required for this product.

Area of application

The gel contains diclofenac sodium, an active ingredient from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/analgesics that have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.It is used in adults to treat pain from acute strains, sprains or bruises in the extremities.In adolescents over 14 years of age, it is used for the short-term treatment of pain from acute bruises, strains, or sprains caused by blunt trauma.If symptoms persist for more than three days, a doctor should be consulted.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The gel contains 10 mg diclofenac sodium per gram, which corresponds to 9.3 mg diclofenac.In addition, it contains the following excipients: hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, PEG glycerol cocoate, propylene glycol and purified water.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are allergic to diclofenac or any of the other ingredients.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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.It 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; especially in children, care must be taken to ensure that hands do not come into contact with the rubbed skin areas.The gel must not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy or in children and adolescents under 14 years of age.

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, 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.Elderly patients do not require any special dosage adjustment, but should pay attention to side effects when using it.No dose reduction is necessary if kidney or liver function is impaired.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.

The duration of treatment is usually 1 to 2 weeks.Longer use has not been proven.In case of overdose, the gel should be wiped off and washed off with water.If accidentally swallowed, a doctor should be contacted.If an application is missed, the gel should be applied either immediately or at the usual time.If you have any further questions about use, you can consult a 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 only and must not be taken.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 and mucous membranes.Before applying a bandage, the gel should dry for a few minutes.The use of a tight bandage is not recommended.

Patient information

Before using the gel you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist.If used over a large area and for a long time, side effects may occur, which are also possible when taking other medicines containing diclofenac.A bandage can be used, but a tight bandage is not recommended.Particular caution is required in acute conditions with severe redness, swelling or overheating of joints, persistent joint problems or severe back pain.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 discontinued. Children should not come into contact with the rubbed areas of skin.If symptoms do not improve or worsen after three days, you should consult a doctor.

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

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult a doctor or pharmacy before using the gel.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.Diclofenac passes into breast milk in small quantities, so the gel should only be used during breastfeeding after consulting a 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 see a doctor.The gel may only be applied to intact skin surfaces and must not come into contact with eyes and mucous membranes.The use of an airtight dressing is not recommended.When using diclofenac, skin hypersensitivity to light is to be expected.

Application

Adults:

The gel is applied three times a day.Depending on the size of the painful area to be treated, a gel strand approximately 8 cm long (3 g corresponding to 0.03 g diclofenac sodium) is required.The maximum daily dose of 9 g (corresponding to 0.09 g diclofenac sodium) should not be exceeded.

Young people over 14 years:

For adolescents aged 14 years or older, it is advisable to consult a doctor if the medicine is needed to treat pain for more than seven days or if symptoms worsen.The gel is applied three times a day.Depending on the size of the painful area to be treated, a gel strand approximately 8 cm long (3 g corresponding to 0.03 g diclofenac sodium) is required.The maximum daily dose of 9 g (corresponding to 0.09 g diclofenac sodium) should not be exceeded.

Notes

If you have symptoms that last longer than three days, you should see a doctor.The 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.

Ingredients

Active ingredient per 1 g gel: 10 mg diclofenac sodium.Other ingredients: Hypromellose, PEG-7-glycerol cocoate, isopropanol, propylene glycol, purified water.