Diclac 5% Diclofenac Gel – for Pain, Swelling & Inflammation

What is Diclac 5% Gel (Diclofenac Sodium)? NSAID for Pain, Swelling, and Inflammation

Diclac 5% Gel is a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) containing diclofenac sodium as its active ingredient (50 mg per gram of gel). It is applied locally to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling.

Diclac 5% Gel Indications

• Rheumatic disorders of soft tissues: tendinitis, tendovaginitis, bursitis, painful shoulder stiffness, inflammation of muscles and joints
• Degenerative joint disorders (arthrosis of large and small joints) of the limbs and spine
• Sports and domestic injuries: sprains, bruises, and strains

How to Use Diclac Gel

Apply a thin layer of the gel 2–3 times a day to the affected areas of the skin. Gently massage it in and do not ingest orally. The duration of administration typically ranges from 3 to 7 days, depending on the individual case. Diclac gel is also suitable for iontophoresis (applied to the negative pole/cathode).

Do Not Use Diclac Gel

• If you are allergic to diclofenac or any other ingredient
• On open wounds, damaged skin, inflamed or infected skin
• On mucous membranes
• If you experience asthma attacks, rash, or fever when taking acetylsalicylic acid/aspirin or other NSAIDs
• In children and adolescents
• In the last three months of pregnancy

Warnings and Precautions

Use with caution if you suffer from asthma, hay fever, nasal polyps, chronic lung disease, or chronic respiratory infections. Patients hypersensitive to anti-inflammatory products are at higher risk of asthma attacks, local swelling, or urticaria — use only with medical supervision. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.

Diclac 5% gel contains isopropyl alcohol and should not come into contact with open wounds, mucous membranes, or eyes.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Diclac gel should not be used during pregnancy due to insufficient safety data. It is contraindicated in the last three months of pregnancy. Use during breastfeeding is not recommended; if there are compelling reasons to use it, avoid applying in the area around the chest.

Possible Side Effects

Rarely: local skin reactions such as redness, itching, burning, skin rashes, and urticaria. Rarely: local allergic reactions (contact dermatitis). Very rarely: asthma attack or photosensitivity reaction.

Applying Diclac gel over large areas of skin for an extended duration may lead to systemic side effects similar to those of oral, intramuscular, or intravenous diclofenac.

Overdose

Applying significantly more than recommended, or accidental ingestion, may cause dizziness, headache, impaired consciousness, abnormal breathing, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver and renal function disorders, and seizures in children. Wash off excess gel with water and contact your doctor immediately.

Storage and Pack Contents

Store below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children. Shelf life after first opening: 12 months. Available in 50 g and 100 g packs.