Uses of Mevolren

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1. Uses of Mevolren

What is Mevolren ? Diclofenac is a topical medication that contains the main ingredient Diclofenac. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties.
Indications for the use of Mevolren:
Long-term treatment for chronic arthritis, osteoarthritis; Treatment of primary dysmenorrhea; Treatment of acute pain (swelling, post-traumatic inflammation) and chronic pain; Treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Contraindications to the use of Mevolren:
People with hypersensitivity to diclofenac, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (with manifestations of rhinitis, asthma, urticaria after taking aspirin); Patients with advanced gastric ulcer; Patients with severe liver failure, severe kidney failure, bleeding, asthma, bronchospasm, cardiovascular disease; People who are using coumarin anticoagulants; Patients with congestive heart failure, volume depletion due to diuretics or renal failure with glomerular filtration rate less than 30ml/min (risk of renal failure); People with colloid disease (at risk of aseptic meningitis); Pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

2. How to use and dose Mevolren

How to use: Clean and dry the skin to be applied medicine. Then, apply about 2 - 4g of the drug to this skin area, lightly dab for the drug to absorb. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully, wash your hands immediately after applying the medicine. Note: Do not apply the medicine to areas of skin that are peeling, swollen, infected or have a rash. Be careful not to get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If the medicine gets into the eyes, the patient should wash the eyes with plenty of water or saline. If eye irritation persists after 1 hour, the patient should consult a doctor.
Dosage: Apply 3-4 times a day to treat arthritis pain, use at the same time every day. The duration of treatment depends on the doctor's prescription and the effectiveness of therapy. Treatment should be evaluated after 2 weeks if symptoms do not improve. Do not take the medicine for more than 14 days.
Overdose: If Mevolren overdose, the patient is comatose, unable to breathe, need to call 911 immediately. Overdose symptoms typically include: Lack of energy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, black or bloody stools, bloody vomit that looks like coffee grounds, shallow breathing, slow or shallow breathing or shortness of breath. uneven, itchy skin, hives, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness,...
Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose of Mevolren, the patient should apply the medicine as soon as he remembers. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on schedule.

3. Side effects of Mevolren

Side effects patients may experience when using Mevolren include: Dry skin, redness, itchy skin, swelling, pain or irritation, swelling or numbness at the application site, acne, constipation, pain stomach upset, bloating, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands, arms, legs or feet.
Some of the side effects of Mevolren can be serious. If you experience the following symptoms, you should consult a doctor immediately: Itching, hives, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the face, throat, hands, arms, ankles, feet, legs, unexplained weight gain, worsening asthma, wheezing, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, extreme fatigue, unusual bleeding or bruising, loss of appetite, lack of energy, joint pain upper right side of stomach, flu-like symptoms, rash, dark urine, fever, skin blisters, pale skin, heart palpitations,...

4. Be careful when using Mevolren

Before and while using Mevolren, patients should note:
Be careful when using the drug in people with a history of ulceration, bleeding, perforation of the gastrointestinal tract; liver failure, renal failure, systemic lupus erythematosus; have a history of liver disease; hypertension or heart disease with fluid retention or edema, bacterial infection, history of coagulopathy, bleeding; It is recommended to monitor liver function regularly when using Mevolren for long-term treatment; Do not take Mevolren orally; Avoid getting Mevolren into eyes or mucous membranes; Consult your doctor before using Mevolren in pregnant and nursing women. When using Mevolren, patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions to ensure the best treatment effect and reduce the risk of unpredictable events.
Mevolren is made in the form of a gel emulsion applied to the skin, the main ingredient is Diclofenac (topical). The drug is used in the treatment of arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute pain,... To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions properly. specialist pharmacist.
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