Diclofenac gel for sun damage
General English name: Diclofenac gel for sun damage
Brand: Solaraze
Application: Treatment of solar keratosis (in adults)
Diclofenac gel drug information
Contraindications Diclofenac gel
Diclofenac gel drug interaction
Tips to consider before using diclofenac gel or patch
Possible side effects of diclofenac gel
Diclofenac gel drug information
Diclofenac gel or Solaraze contains diclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)). Diclofenac gel is used to treat skin damage caused by sun exposure - a condition called solar keratosis. Topical treatments are useful for treating large numbers of small solar keratoses. Solar keratosis (actinic keratosis) causes small, thick, growing scales on a person's skin. They usually develop in areas of the skin that have been exposed to sunlight for a long time. If you need more information about diclofenac gel or patch for pain and inflammation, diclofenac for pain and inflammation and diclofenac eye drops, refer to the relevant page.
Contraindications Diclofenac gel
• Pay attention to the expiration date of the medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never give the medicine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
• Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Check for drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Diclofenac gel drug interaction
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some drugs that may interact with diclofenac gel include aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as vosartan), and losartan (losartan). , Cidofovir, lithium, methotrexate, corticosteroids (such as prednisone), water tablets, or diuretics such as furosemide.
Diclofenac gel may increase the risk of bleeding if used with other medicines. Examples of these drugs are: antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran / enoxaparin / warfarin.
Check the labels on all your medicines, especially painkillers or fever (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as celecoxib, aspirin, ibuprofen, ketorolac and naproxen, as their ingredients are similar and may be similar. If you have been prescribed a low-dose aspirin (usually 325-81 mg per day) to prevent a heart attack or stroke, you should definitely take this medicine. Take this medicine and talk to your pharmacist about other medicines.
Tips to consider before using diclofenac gel or patch
Some medications can not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed. Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking diclofenac gel:
• If you have asthma or any allergic disorder.
• If you are pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
• If you have a skin condition such as eczema.
• If you have ever been allergic to certain medications, including any NSAID analgesics (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin).
Possible side effects of diclofenac gel
All drugs, along with their positive effects, can cause unwanted side effects in the body. However, these complications do not occur in all people. Over time, your body adjusts to the new drug and these symptoms go away, but if the following symptoms persist or become painful, consult your doctor:
Pimples, itching or redness at the site of use
Sometimes using too much gel can cause allergic reactions and breathing problems in some people.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of this medicine.
How to store diclofenac gel
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.