Diclofenac1.16%, Linseed Oil 3%, Methylsalicylate 10 % & Menthol 5 % Gel (PDFORTE GEL)

Read the medication guide for the use provided by your doctor before you start using diclofenac and each time you need a refill.

This medication is for use only on the skin not other internal parts of the body. To measure the right dose, use the dosing card provided with the medication. Place a dosing card on a flat surface so that you will be able to read the print on the card. Squeeze an even line of the medication from the tube onto the dosing card, using the marks on the card available to measure the prescribed dose. Firmly rub the medication into the entire affected joint, which is generally 4 times daily or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not apply the medication on the skin that has infections, cuts, or rashes.

Wash your hands after using the medication or gel unless you are using it to treat the hands. Do not shower, bathe, or wash any treated areas for at least 10 minutes before covering the treated area with clothing and gloves. Do not use bandages, wraps, or apply heat to treat the area.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and how your body responds to it. Do not use or apply more than 16 grams of diclofenac per day to any single joint of the lower body such as the ankle, knee, or foot.

Do not use or apply more than 8 grams of diclofenac per day to any single joint of the upper body such as elbow, wrist, or hand.

do not use or apply more than 32 grams of diclofenac gel in total per day.

Discuss the risk and benefits of this medicine with your doctor. To decrease the risk of side effects use this medicine at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Do not increase your dose more than prescribed.

Do not use this medication in the nose, eyes, or mouth. If you do so flush with plenty of water and contact the doctor straight away.

For particular conditions such as arthritis, it might take up to 2 weeks of using this drug regularly until you get the full benefit.

Remember the pain medications work best if used as the first sign of pain occur. If you wait until the pain worsened, the medication might not work as well.

Skin irritation, redness might occur at the application site. If effects persistent tell your doctor promptly.

This medication increases your blood pressure so check your blood pressure regularly and tell the doctor if the results are shown as high.

Tell your doctor straight away if you have any serious side effects such as signs of kidney problems like change in the amount of urine, symptoms of heart failure such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, sudden weight gain.

This drug might also additionally hardly ever motive serious (probably fatal) liver disease. Get scientific assistance proper away when you have any signs of liver damage, including persistent nausea/vomiting, lack of appetite, stomach/belly pain, yellowing eyes/skin, darkish urine.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is not common. However, get scientific assistance proper away in case you observe any signs of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching/swelling (specifically of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, hassle breathing.

Before the use of diclofenac, inform your medical doctor or pharmacist that you are allergic to it or to aspirin or different NSAIDs (which include ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or when you have any different allergies. This product might also additionally incorporate inactive ingredients, that could reason allergies or different troubles. Talk to your pharmacist for greater details.

Before the use of this medication, inform your medical doctor or pharmacist of your scientific records, particularly of: asthma, aspirin-sensitive asthma (records of worsening respiratory with runny/stuffy nostril after taking aspirin or different NSAIDs), liver disease, stomach/gut troubles (which include bleeding, ulcers), coronary heart disease (which include previous coronary heart attack), excessive blood pressure, stroke, swelling (edema, fluid retention), blood disorders (which include anemia), bleeding/clotting troubles, growths withinside the nostril (nasal polyps).

Kidney troubles can from time to time arise with the usage of NSAID medications, such as diclofenac. Problems are much more likely to arise in case you are dehydrated, have coronary heart failure or kidney disease, are an older adult, or in case you take positive medications (see also Drug Interactions section). Drink lots of fluids as directed with the aid of using your medical doctor to prevent dehydration and inform your medical doctor proper away when you have an alternate in the quantity of urine.

Before having surgery, inform your medical doctor or dentist approximately all the goods you use (such as prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and natural products).

Lifestyle changes (such as weight loss if needed, strengthening/conditioning exercises) can also additionally assist enhance your flexibility and joint function. Consult your medical doctor for unique instructions.