Instructions for Diclofenac 20 tablets
English Product Name Diclofenac
Diclofenac
Release Form
gel d/w approx. 5%: tubes 25 g, 30 g, 40 g, 50 g or 60 g
Description Diclofenac
The gel for external use is 5% colorless or with a slight yellowish tinge, transparent, with a characteristic odor.
100 g
sodium diclofenac 5 mg
Auxiliary substances: isopropanol - 45 g, macrogol glycericocoat 7 - 6 g, hypromellose 4000 (in terms of dry matter) - 3 g, pine oil - 0.15 g, lavender oil - 0.05 g, water - up to 100 g.
25 g - aluminum tubes (1) - cardboard packs.
30 g - aluminum tubes (1) - cardboard packs.
40 g - aluminum tubes (1) - cardboard packs.
50 g - aluminum tubes (1) - cardboard packs.
60 g - aluminum tubes (1) - cardboard packs.
ATX codes
M02AA15 Diclofenac
Clinical and pharmacological groups / Group affiliation
NSAIDs for external use
Active ingredient
sodium diclofenac
Pharmacotherapeutic group Diclofenac
NSAIDs
Pharmacological effect Diclofenac
Topical NSAIDs derived from phenylacetic acid. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The mechanism of action is inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2 activity, which leads to impaired arachidonic acid metabolism and prostaglandin synthesis, which is a major link in the development of inflammation.
External use eliminates or relieves pain at the application site, reduces joint pain at rest and during movement, as well as morning stiffness and swelling of the joints. Increases the range of motion in affected joints.
Testimony Diclofenac
Back pain due to inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the spine (radiculitis, osteoarthritis, lumbago, sciatica); joint pain (including finger joints, knees) due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis; muscle pain (due to sprains, strains, bruises, injuries); inflammation and swelling of soft tissues and joints due to injuries and rheumatic diseases (tenosynovitis, bursitis, periarticular tissue lesions).
Method of use, course and dosage Diclofenac
The amount of drug given externally depends on the size of the painful area. The single dose depends on the formulation used and the patient’s age.
Gel, ointment, spray for external use
Adults and children over the age of twelve years should apply the drug on the skin over the inflammation area three - four times a day, Children aged six to twelve years - up to two times a day.
Duration of use depends on indications and treatment efficacy. After two weeks of use, the patient should consult a doctor.
- Nosology (ICD codes)
- M05
- Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
- M10
- Gout
- M15
- Polyarthrosis
- M19.9
- Arthrosis, unspecified
- M25.5
- Pain joint
- M42
- Osteochondrosis of spine
- M45
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- M47
- Spondylosis
- M54
- Dorsalgia
- M54.1
- Radiculopathy
- M54.3
- Ischias
- M54.4
- Lumbago with sciatica
- M65
- Synovitis and tenosynovitis
- M70
- Soft tissue diseases related to stress, strain, and pressure
- M71
- Other bursopathies
- M75.0
- Adhesive capsulitis of upper arm
- M79.1
- Myalgia
- M79.2
- Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
- T14.0
- Superficial injury to unspecified body area (including abrasion, bruise, contusion, hematoma, and nonvenomous insect bite)
- T14.3
- Dislocation, sprain, and straining of capsule ligament system of joint of unspecified body region
