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Diclosal drug has main ingredients including Diclofenac, Methyl Salicylate and Menthol, belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The drug Diclosal is widely used in the local treatment of pain and musculoskeletal symptoms. Thoroughly understanding the necessary information such as ingredients, uses, uses and side effects of Diclosal medicine will bring patients the best treatment effect.
1. What is Diclosal?
Diclosal medicine is prepared under a tube of skin cream, with main ingredients including:
Active ingredients: Diclofenac diethylamine 0.0928 g, equivalent to Diclofenac sodium 0.08 g; Methyl Salicylate content 0.8 g; Menthol content 0.4 g. Excipients: Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Propylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Paraffin oil, Isopropyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Lemon essential oil, Odor lavand, Ethanol 96% and Purified water just enough for 1 tube of cream 8 g.
2. What are the effects of Diclosal?
Diclosal is indicated for treatment in the following cases:
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis. Patients with acute or chronic rheumatic fever. Patients with extra-articular rheumatism such as tenosynovitis, periarthritis, neck-shoulder-brachial syndrome. Patients with traumatic inflammation in tendons, muscles, joints, and ligaments commonly experience dislocations, overstretching, sprains, and bruises. Diclosal is contraindicated in the following cases:
Allergy to any component of Diclosal. History of allergy to other medicines that contain Diclofenac, Methyl Salicylate or Menthol as ingredients. History of allergy to other drugs in the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The surface of the skin is scratched or has an open wound. Children < 1 year old.
3. Dosage and usage of Diclosal:
The recommended dose of the drug is about 2 - 4 g / time x 3 - 4 times / day, depending on the size of the painful area.
How to use as follows:
Clean the skin before applying the medicine. Gently rub the application area so that the medicine is evenly spread over the surface. Avoid applying the medicine to the eyes, mucous membranes or open wounds.
4. Notes when using Diclosal
4.1. Side effects encountered when using Diclosal Applying Diclosal in large quantities or applying many times and for a long time can cause skin irritation, itching, skin congestion. In some cases, there may be a rash, redness or burning sensation. The application of the drug to large areas of the skin can cause some systemic side effects.
Patients should stop using the drug or wash the medicine off the skin, as soon as the above side effects are detected after applying Diclosal and quickly notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment. mind.
4.2. Notes on the use of Diclosal in the subjects Diclosal should be used with caution in patients with existing dermatological diseases or a history of topical creams. Pregnant or lactating women: Diclosal is used topically, so it has little effect on pregnancy or nursing infants. However, the safety of Diclosal in this population has not been tested, so its use should be carefully considered. Drivers or machine operators are not usually affected by Diclosal.
5. Diclosal drug interactions
Co-administration of Diclosal with other topical creams on the same surface of the skin may reduce the diffusion of both drugs.
Above is an overview of ingredients, usage and notes when using Diclosal. In order to bring the best treatment results for themselves and their families, users should carefully read the instructions for use in the Diclosal medicine box, and strictly follow the instructions of the treating doctor.
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