Diclofenac is used for short-term local, symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain in acute strains, sprains or contusions following blunt trauma
1 g gel contains 11.6 mg of diclofenac diethylamine corresponding to 10 mg diclofenac sodium
Must be at least 16 years old to purchase
Apply an amount the size of a cherry or walnut 3-4 times a day and rub gently into the skin over the affected site
Do not use for longer than 7 days
If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3-5 days, consult a doctor
The maximum daily dose is 16g of gel
Do not use if allergic to diclofenac or any of the other ingredients
Do not use if have ever developed breathing problems, hives, runny nose, or swelling of the face or tongue after taking/using aspirin or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Do not use in the last trimester of pregnancy or in children and adolescents under 14 years of age
