Ortophen ointment 2%, 50g

Composition

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of 1 g of ointment contains:  

Active ingredients:

diclofenac 20 mg.

Auxiliary substances:

arespol,

sodium hydroxide,

medical Benzyl benzoate,

Twin-80,

nipagin,

nipazol,

purified water.

Pharmacological action

The active component of diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. By indiscriminately inhibiting cyclooxygenase types 1 and 2, it disrupts arachidonic acid metabolism and prostaglandin synthesis, which is the main link in the development of inflammation.

Orthophen® is used to eliminate pain and reduce swelling associated with the inflammatory process.

Indications

-Diseases of the musculoskeletal system: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis of the peripheral joints and spine. – Rheumatic soft tissue lesions. – Muscle pain of rheumatic and non-rheumatic origin. – Traumatic soft tissue injuries.

Contraindications

-Hypersensitivity to diclofenac, methylsalicylate or other components of the drug, acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs. – “Aspirin” asthma. – Pregnancy (third trimester). – Lactation period. – Children’s age (up to 6 years). – Violation of the integrity of the skin. With caution:  – Hepatic porphyria (exacerbation). – Erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. – Severe liver and kidney function disorders. – Chronic heart failure. – Bronchial asthma. – Advanced age. – Children under 12 years of age. – Pregnancy of the first and second trimester.

Side effects

Allergic skin reactions (burning, redness); with prolonged use and/or use in large quantities — systemic side effects characteristic of NSAIDs.

Interaction

Orthophen can enhance the effect of drugs that cause photosensitization.

No clinically significant interactions with other medicinal products have been described.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Externally. For adults and children over 6 years of age, the drug is applied to the skin 3-4 times a day and lightly rubbed. The required amount of the drug depends on the size of the painful area.

A single dose of the drug is 2 g. (which is comparable in volume to the size of a cherry, respectively). The duration of treatment without consulting a doctor should not exceed 10 days.

Overdose

Extremely low systemic absorption of the active components of the drug with external use makes overdose almost impossible.

Special instructions

Orthophen should only be applied to undamaged skin, avoiding contact with open wounds.

After application, do not apply an occlusive dressing.

Do not allow the drug to get on the eyes and mucous membranes.

Form of production

Homogeneous ointment of white or white with a grayish or creamy tint of color with a faint specific smell.

Storage conditions

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light.

Shelf

life is 2 years.

Active ingredient

Diclofenac

Dosage form

ointment

Description

For adults, Children over 6 years of age, Children as prescribed by a doctor, Pregnant women of the first and second trimester as prescribed by a doctor

Indications

Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lumbago, Tendon Inflammation, Sciatica, Myositis, Adnexitis, Osteoarthritis, Periarthritis, Sciatica, Bursitis