DICLOFENAC AL Pain gel 10 mg/g, 120 g

Instructions for use for DICLOFENAC AL Pain gel 10 mg/g, 120 g

Diclofenac al pain gel 10 mg/g, gel

For use in adults and adolescents from the age of 14.

Active ingredient: diclofenac sodium.

Diclofenac al is used in adults for local, symptomatic treatment from: light to moderately strong, acute muscle pain or pain in acute sprains, strains or bruises due to a blunt trauma. Diclofenac al is used for short -term treatment of young people aged 14 and over: for local, symptomatic treatment of pain for acute sprains, strains or bruises as a result of a blunt trauma.
Contains propyl 4-hydroxybenzoat, methyl-4-hydroxybenzoat and propylene glycol.

Read the package supplement and ask your doctor or pharmacist for risks and side effects.
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As of March 2020






Diclofenac al pain gel

Diclofenac AL: With light to moderately strong, acute muscle pain



For local symptomatic treatment in adults of:
• Light to moderately strong, acute muscle pain,
• Pain in acute sprains, strains or bruises due to a blunt trauma.

For short -term treatment of young people aged 14 and over:
• For local, symptomatic treatment of pain in acute sprains, strains or bruises as a result of a blunt trauma.

Complaints of the movement apparatus

The movement and support apparatus is a complex organ system of the human body. It serves to secure body shape and posture and Allows us to move and move. The musculoskeletal system consists of active and passive components. The active musculoskeletal system is primarily from the skeletal muscles and its aid organs, including Fascia and tendons formed. The passive musculoskeletal system (= support apparatus) consists of the skeleton and its various parts, such as bones, cartilage and joints.
Pain within the movement apparatus can be caused by diseases, as well as by acute injuries or incorrect loads develop. As a cause of pain, injuries and inflammation can often not be precisely delimited against each other. Especially sprains, Strists and bruises often occur as a result of (sports) accidents. The lumbago (lumbago), on the other hand, is characterized by a Muscle hardening after a jerk -like movement, too high stress or stress. In particular, joint pain often goes with swelling of the Affected joints accompanied, which significantly restricts mobility.

Studies show the effectiveness of the active ingredient diclofenac in topical (external) application for the treatment of acute muscle and joint pain After bruises, distortions and sprains. With 78 out of 100 patients, the pain decreased by at least half after seven days, whereas Under placebo only 20 out of 100 patients reported about pain relief. 1

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 the inhibition Prostaglandin synthesis by cyclooxygenases 2 (COX-2) reduces Diclofenac inflammatory pain and swelling. 2.3 After topical use, the active ingredient is well absorbed into the subcutaneous layers of the skin. Only very small amounts of the bloodstream get which relieves the organism.

Application recommendation:
Diclofenac al Pain gel is applied thinly to the affected body area 3 to 4 times a day, depending on the need. A cherry to Walnut-sized amount, corresponding to 2-4 g gel (20-40 mg diclofenac sodium) is required depending on the affected parts of the body.2 The maximum daily dose is 16 g gel.
DiClofenac al Pain gel may only be applied to intact skin. Skin wounds, open injuries, eyes and mucous membranes are not allowed with the pain gel come into contact. Wash your hands after applying, unless these are the area to be treated. Have not improved or worsen complaints if you see a doctor. 2

Note: Diclofenac al Pain gel must not be used in the last third of pregnancy and by children or adolescents under the age of 14. the treated skin areas should not be exposed to sunlight. 2

Tip: You can protect the treated bodies with an air -permeable bandage. 3

Injuries caused by blunt trauma

Sprovements, strains or bruises often arise as a result of injuries from sports accidents. While the affected person in the event of a sprain Joint is twisted beyond its natural radius, strains arise from overstretching the muscles. On the other hand, bruises arise Due to a blunt trauma and are closed injuries in which bleeding into the surrounding tissue occurs.

With these acute injuries, the pitch rule to reduce pain and swelling helps:
P: Pause
E: ice
C: compression
H: upgrading

Stay in motion: 5 steps after acute injuries


1. Start at the right time
Patience is required here: give your body time to heal. It is best to start starting with your doctor.


2. Build slightly
Turn back a big gear. And it is best to increase your movement plan in small steps.

3. Remember your goals
Adjust your goals before violating reality. Do not overwhelm yourself after an injury break. This gives you the fun of movement.

4. Drawing lessons out of the injury
Perhaps the injury will reveal its weaknesses. The injury break gives you the opportunity to rethink certain movement units and add new ones.

5. Install the basic program - this includes:

• daily, preferably in the morning, 5 - 10 minutes of stretching exercises.
• Compensate for muscular weaknesses 1 - 2 times a week with circuit training.
• Tense muscle groups treat a massage, e.g. B. evening or after training.

Common questions & Answers

What are the advantages of the Diclofenac al pain gel compared to the intake of diclofenac in tablet form?
The active ingredient level in the blood is much lower with topical use than with oral use. The occurrence of systemic side effects (e.g. Renal, hepatic or gastrointestinal side effects, systemic hypersensitivity reactions), as may be used after systemic application Medicines containing Diclofenac can not be ruled out if the gel on the skin and over a longer period of time can be ruled out is applied. However, since the systemic absorption of Diclofenac is very low with topical use, such side effects are not probably. 2

Is an overdose of the Diclofenac al pain gel possible?
Overdose with limited topical application is unlikely due to the low systemic absorption. Should still be clearly too much Gel has been applied (significantly exceeding the recommended dose), the gel should be washed off the skin with water. 3

When can the Diclofenac al pain gel not be used?
In case of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient propyl-4-hydroxybenzoat, methyl-4-hydroxybenzoat or another component of the Diclofenac al pain gel this must not be applied. In the case of previous allergic reactions (e.g. asthma, bronchospasm, urticaria, running Nose or angioedema) after Diclofenac al pain gel must not be used to take acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDS. Likewise, in the last third of the Pregnancy and in children and adolescents under the age of 14 the Diclofenac al pain gel are not used. 2

Are interactions known to other drugs?
Since the systemic absorption of Diclofenac is very low when using topical, interactions with other medicines are very unlikely. 3

Source information:
1. Derry s et al. Topical NSAIDS for Acute Musculoskeletal Pain in Adults. Cochrane Database of Syst Rev 2015; 6 (6): CD007402.
2nd specialist information Diclofenac al, as of March 2020.
3. Use information Diclofenac al Pain gel, as of March 2020.
4. GSK, Global Pain Index Research, Laura Boros 2017, report. Available at: https: // www. gsk.com/Media/3814/global-pain-index-2017-rort.pdf; Called up on September 29, 2020.

Detailed instructions for DICLOFENAC AL Pain gel 10 mg/g, 120 g

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

10 mg diclofenac, sodium salt
9.31 mg diclofenac
Carbomer 980 Hedge substance (+)
Hyetellose auxiliary substance (+)
Sodium hydroxide auxiliary substance (+)
80 mg propylene glycol auxiliary material (+)
Triglyceride, medium -chain auxiliary material (+)
Water, cleaned auxiliary material (+)
0.5 mg methyl 4-hydroxybenzoat auxiliary substance (+)
0.5 mg propyl 4-hydroxybenzoat auxiliary substance (+)

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