DICLOFENAC AL Pain gel, 50 g

Musculoskeletal complaints

The musculoskeletal and supporting system is a complex organ system in the human body.It secures the body shape and posture and enables us to move and move around.The musculoskeletal system is made up of active and passive components.The active musculoskeletal system primarily consists of the skeletal muscles and their auxiliary organs, such as fascia and tendons.The passive musculoskeletal system, also known as the supporting system, describes the skeleton and its various parts, such as bones, cartilage and joints.

Causes of pain within the musculoskeletal system can be illnesses as well as acute injuries or incorrect strain.In this context, it is often not possible to precisely distinguish between injuries and inflammation as the cause of pain.Sprains, strains and bruises in particular often occur as a result of (sports) accidents.Lumbago, also known as lumbago, is characterized by muscle hardening after jerky movements, excessive strain or stress.Joint pain in particular is often accompanied by swelling of the affected joint, which limits mobility enormously.

Injuries caused by blunt trauma

Sprains, strains or bruises often occur as a result of injuries caused by sports accidents.While a sprain causes the affected joint to twist beyond its natural radius, strains occur due to overstretching of the muscles.Bruises, on the other hand, develop from blunt trauma and are closed injuries that cause bleeding into the surrounding tissue.

For these acute injuries, the PECH-rule helps to reduce pain and swelling: rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Keep moving: 5 steps after acute injuries

1. Start at the right time: It is important to remain patient.The body needs time to heal.It is best to discuss with your doctor the start of light training training.

2. Easy to set up: Take things down a notch.The best way to increase your exercise regimen is in small increments.

3. Rethink your goals: Do not overtax yourself and your body, but adapt your goals to the current situation before the injury.Then you can also enjoy the exercise.

4. Learn lessons from the injury: Your injury may reveal your vulnerabilities.During the injury break, there is an opportunity to rethink current movement units or incorporate new ones.

5. Incorporate the basic program - this includes: Daily, ideally in the morning, 5 to 10 minutes of stretching exercises, 1 to 2 times a week to compensate for muscular weaknesses with circuit training and give tense muscle groups a massage, e.g.B. in the evening or after training.

Help with acute muscle pain

Diclofenac AL pain gel contains the active ingredient diclofenac, which belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/analgesics (NSAIDs).By inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis by cyclooxygenases 2 (COX-2), diclofenac reduces inflammatory pain and swelling.After topical application, the active ingredient is well absorbed into the subcutaneous layers of the skin.Only very small amounts reach the bloodstream, which relieves the strain on the organism.

Area of application

Diclofenac AL pain gel is used locally for mild to moderate, acute muscle pain and pain resulting from sprains, strains and bruises.It can be used in adults and for short-term treatment of adolescents aged 14 years and over.

Mode of action

Diclofenac AL pain gel contains the active ingredient diclofenac, which belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/analgesics (NSAIDs).By inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis by cyclooxygenases 2 (COX-2), diclofenac reduces inflammatory pain and swelling.After topical application, the active ingredient is well absorbed into the subcutaneous layers of the skin.Only very small amounts reach the bloodstream, which relieves the strain on the organism.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Diclofenac AL pain gel contains: 1 g gel contains 10 mg diclofenac sodium.The other ingredients are: propylene glycol, medium-chain triglycerides, carbomer 980, hyetellose, propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Ph.Eur.) (E 216), methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Ph.Eur.) (E 218), sodium hydroxide (to adjust the pH value), purified water.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the above ingredients, the product should not be used.

Dosage

Diclofenac AL pain gel is applied thinly to the affected part of the body 3 to 4 times a day as needed and rubbed in lightly.A cherry to walnut-sized amount, equivalent to 2 - 4 g of gel (20 - 40 mg diclofenac sodium), is required depending on the area of the body affected.The maximum total daily dose is 16 g of gel.Diclofenac AL pain gel may only be used on intact skin.Skin wounds, open injuries, eyes and mucous membranes must not come into contact with the pain gel.Wash your hands after application unless they are the area to be treated.If the symptoms have not improved after 3 - 5 days or have worsened, you should consult a doctor.

Note: Diclofenac AL pain gel must not be used in the last third of pregnancy and by children or adolescents under 14 years of age.The treated skin areas should not be exposed to sunlight.

Tip: You can protect the treated area of the body with an air-permeable bandage.

Intake

Apply the pain gel thinly to the affected parts of the body 3 to 4 times a day as needed and rub it in lightly.Wash hands after application unless they are the area to be treated.

Patient information

If you apply the pain gel to large areas of the skin and use it over a longer period of time, the occurrence of systemic side effects cannot be ruled out.If you suffer from asthma, hay fever, swelling of the nasal mucous membranes, chronic bronchi-constricting respiratory diseases, chronic respiratory infections or hypersensitivity to other painkillers and rheumatism medications, you are more at risk of asthma attacks, local skin or mucous membrane swelling or hives when using the pain gel than other patients.In such cases, you may only use the pain gel under certain precautionary measures and under direct medical supervision.The same applies if you also have an allergic reaction to other substances.

This medicine is for external use on the skin.It should only be applied to healthy skin, not to open skin wounds or open injuries.Mucous membranes or eyes must not come into contact with the pain gel.Discontinue treatment if a rash occurs after using the pain gel.Areas of skin treated with the pain gel should not be exposed to sunlight.When using the pain gel on the skin, you can use a permeable bandage.Do not use an airtight occlusive dressing.

Children: Precautions should be taken to prevent children from touching rubbed areas of skin.

Ability to drive and use machines: The medicine has no or negligible influence on 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.

Pregnancy: You must not use the pain gel in the last trimester of pregnancy as it could harm the unborn child or lead to complications during birth.During the first 6 months of pregnancy you should only use the pain gel if it is absolutely necessary and your doctor has recommended it to you.If you need treatment during this period, the lowest dose should be used for as short a time as possible.Oral forms of diclofenac may cause side effects in your unborn child.It is not known whether the pain gel poses the same risk when used on the skin.

Breastfeeding: Small amounts of diclofenac pass into breast milk.The pain gel should only be used during breastfeeding after consulting your doctor.The medicine should not be applied to the breast of breastfeeding mothers or to other large areas of skin or over a longer period of time.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.