Clafen gel 50 mg/gram, 45 g, Antibiotice SA

Clafen gel 50 mg/gram, 45 g, Antibiotice SA

Read the leaflet carefully and completely before you start using this medicine, because it contains important information for you. Always use this medicine as directed in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Indications:
Clafen contains the active substance diclofenac, which is part of the class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for local use.
It is used in symptomatic local treatment in adults to reduce pain and inflammation:

• muscular or osteoarticular of rheumatic origin;
• in the case of post-operative and post-traumatic edemas (eg sprains);
• muscular or osteoarticular of a traumatic nature (slight injuries of tendons, muscles, ligaments, etc.).

Active ingredients per gram of gel:
Diclofenac sodium 10 mg.

How to use:

• Clafen is intended for administration on the skin.
• Adults. Clafen is administered 3-4 times a day to the affected area. The dose administered to each
• application varies depending on the surface of the affected area, being approximately 2 - 4 g of gel
• (corresponding to about 5 - 10 cm of gel).
• In order to absorb the gel, perform a light and prolonged massage on the painful area
• and/or inflamed.
• After each application, wash your hands thoroughly. Except for some strictly recommended cases, in the case of soft tissue trauma or abarticular rheumatism, the gel should not be used for more than 14 days, and in the case of arthritis pain, for a period longer than 28 days. If after 5 days of treatment you do not notice an improvement in the symptoms or they worsen, you must see a doctor who will reevaluate the treatment.

Contraindications:

• Do not use Clafen
• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to diclofenac sodium, to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or to any of the other components of the medicine;

Precautions:
Before using Diclac, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

• if you have skin lesions, such as: wet dermatoses, eczema, infected lesions, burns, wounds;
• if you have had attacks of bronchial asthma, urticaria or rhinitis allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• if you are in the last 4 months of pregnancy.

Take special care when using Clafen

• do not apply Clafen to the mucous membranes, especially to the eyes; do not apply Clafen to areas with skin lesions or wounds.
• if a rash appears on the skin after applying diclofenac, stop the treatment immediately;
• do not apply Clafen to large areas of skin and for a long time because the occurrence of general adverse reactions, known in the case of oral forms of diclofenac, cannot be excluded.
• if you use Clafen for a long time: you must wear gloves when applying the gel.

Do not apply Clafen under an occlusive dressing.
Use of other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Use together with other NSAIDs, including diclofenac, may increase the risk of side effects.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility:

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
• During the first 5 months of pregnancy, you can use Clafen only on the doctor's recommendation, if absolutely necessary. Starting from the 6th month, do not use Clafen.

Driving vehicles and using machines:

• Clafen has no influence on the ability to drive vehicles and use machines.
• Important information regarding some components of Clafen
• This medicine contains propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation.

Presentation:
40 g