For the topical relief of pain and inflammation.
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults and children aged 14 years and over.
Active ingredients:
Diclofenac Sodium
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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Diclac belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are used to treat pain and inflammation. Diclac Gel can be used topically to treat pain and inflammation in:
- Osteoarthritis of superficial joints such as the knee
- Localised forms of soft tissue rheumatism
- Trauma of tendons, ligaments, muscle and joints e.g. due to sprains, strains and bruises.
Suitable for
Adults and children aged 14 years and over.
Age Restriction Purchasing this product online is only suitable for those aged 16 years and over. If you are under 16 years of age and wish to purchase this product, please speak with a pharmacist in store.
Age Restriction You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Adults and children 14 years and over:
Diclac Gel should be rubbed gently into the skin around the painful or swollen area. Depending on the size of the site to be treated, 2 - 4 g (a circular shaped mass approximately 2.0 - 2.5cm in diameter) should be applied 3 - 4 times daily. After application the hands should be washed unless they are the site being treated. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel into the skin.
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Your doctor will tell you how to use Diclac Gel and how long to use it. It is important to use the lowest dose which adequately controls your inflammation/pain and for the shortest possible period of time. Review treatment after 14 days.
- Depending on how you first respond to the treatment your doctor might suggest changing to a higher or lower dose.
- Never exceed your doctor’s recommended dose.
- Do not take by mouth.
- Be careful not to get the gel into your eyes. If this happens rinse your eyes with clean water and tell your doctor.
- Diclac Gel must be applied to intact skin and not be rubbed into open wounds, cuts or any other area where the skin is abnormal.
- After rubbing the gel into the skin, do not cover with bandages or sticking plaster.
Warning - Do not exceed stated dose
Hazards and Cautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, complementary therapies or if you have a medical condition. This medicine may not be suitable for you if you have a medical condition or taking any medications such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet.
Please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for further warnings, precautions, side effects and instructions for use for this product.
Storage
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Keep the tube tightly closed.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Precautions
This is a medicine
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or get worse at any stage.
- Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.
Active ingredients
Diclofenac Sodium
Ingredients
Alpha-tocopherol (copherol F1300), carbomer (carbopol 980NF), decyl oleate, 2octyldodecanol, lecithin (phospholipon 80), ammonia solution 10%, disodium edetate, perfume oil “verte de crème”, isopropyl alcohol and purified water.
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