Diclobenz Gel (cyclobenzaprine / Diclofenac diethylammonium)

What is Diclobenz Gel ?

DICLOBENZ GEL contains Diclofenac, Linseed Oil, Menthol and Methyl Salicylate
Diclofenac sodium and methyl salicylate are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Linseed oil is α-linolenic acid which has an anti-inflammatory action
Menthol induces irritation of nerve endings and has a local distracting and mild analgesic action, besides inducing a cooling sensation

What Diclobenz Gel is used for?

It is used to treat,

Diseases of the locomotor system: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylarthritis, osteoarthrosis of peripheral joints and spinal column, osteochondrosis with radicular syndrome, sciatica)
Rheumatic damage to soft tissues (tenosynovitis, bursitis)
Muscular pain of rheumatic or non-rheumatic origin
Traumatic damage to soft tissues (due to sprains, bruises)

Warning & Precautions of Diclobenz 

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic reactions (Hypersensitivity) to diclofenac, methyl salicylate or other components of the formulation
Suffer from asthma
Have broken skin

Interactions of Diclobenz 

Tell your doctor, if you are taking:

Acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs lotion
Aspirin cream
Diclofenac may potentiate the action of drugs which induce photo sensitization

Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Eczema
Photosensitization
Contact dermatitis- itching, redness, oedema of treated area of skin, papules, vesicles, peeling
Generalized skin rash
Allergic reactions
Oedema

Storage of Diclobenz 

Keep out of reach of children
Do not take this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Do not freeze