Olfen Gel 50Gm

Olfen 50 Mg gel

Olfen gel contain Diclofenac, which is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase which causes pain and inflammation.

NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and-2 which are the enzyme responsible for producing prostaglandins (PGs). PGs contribute to inflammation and pain signaling.

Olfen has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Indications of olfen gel:

• Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis.
• Acute gout, ankylosing spondylitis (a form of spinal arthritis).
• Backache, sprains and strains, soft tissue sports injuries, frozen shoulder, dislocations, and fractures.
• Conditions affecting the tendons, for example, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis.

More information about olfen gel:

• Topical diclofenac should be applied only to intact non-diseased skin, and not to skin wounds or open injuries. It should not be allowed to come into contact with the eyes or mucous membranes and should not be ingested.
• After application the hands should be washed unless they are the site being treated.

How to use olfen gel:

Apply over the affected area 3 or 4 times daily. The amount needed depends on the size of the painful area.

Active Ingredients:

Diclofenac Sodium.

Side Effects:

• Rash.
• Eczema.
• erythema.
• dermatitis.

Cautions:

• Gel should be discontinued at the first signs of rash, mucosal injuries or other hypersensitivity manifestations .

Interactions:

• Other NSAIDs - aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.
• Since systemic absorption of diclofenac from a topical application is very low most interactions are very unlikely.

Quantity: 50 gm

How to Store:

room temperature

Made in: Argentina