{"id":7473,"date":"2021-02-23T09:02:25","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T09:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7473"},"modified":"2021-05-25T10:07:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T10:07:34","slug":"diclofenac-orifarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/diclofenac-orifarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Diclofenac Orifarm &#8211; Diclofenac Diethylamine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 11.6 mg \/ g\u00a0gel\u00a0<br>diclofenac diethylamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Diclofenac Orifarm is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac, the active substance in Diclofenac Orifarm&nbsp;gel, belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;).&nbsp;Diclofenac&nbsp;relieves pain and has an&nbsp;anti-inflammatory&nbsp;effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac Orifarm is used for mild to moderate pain in connection with the muscle and joint injuries, such as&nbsp;sports injuries.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac Orifarm&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is for&nbsp;external&nbsp;use&nbsp;only.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac contained&nbsp;in Diclofenac Orifarm may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Diclofenac Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Diclofenac Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;).&nbsp;If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><li>if you have previously had symptoms of swelling of the face or tongue (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;), wheezing or shortness of breath (&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;), hives or rash (&nbsp;urticaria), or runny nose (&nbsp;acute&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;) after using&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;or another&nbsp;NSAID.<\/li><li>after 6 months of pregnancy.<\/li><li>if you are younger than 14 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Diclofenac Orifarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you suffer from renal impairment, impaired heart function, or impaired liver function.<\/li><li>if you have an active&nbsp;stomach ulcer.<\/li><li>if you are using another&nbsp;NSAID.<\/li><li>if you are older, as the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is higher then.<\/li><li>if you are exposed to direct sunlight or artificial sunlight as there is a risk of skin reactions.&nbsp;Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds on the treated area during the treatment and at least two weeks after the end of the treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac Orifarm must not be used on damaged skin, e.g.&nbsp;eczema,&nbsp;acne, infected skin, open sores, or burns.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.&nbsp;Gel&nbsp;one must never be swallowed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use more&nbsp;gel&nbsp;than recommended or for a long time as it&nbsp;may increase the&nbsp;risk of&nbsp;side effects.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discontinue treatment with Diclofenac Orifarm if rash occurs after application.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Diclofenac Orifarm&nbsp;gel&nbsp;with airtight bandages.&nbsp;When sprained, the joint can be wound, but not so hard that the blood circulation is restricted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Diclofenac Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Diclofenac Orifarm is used on the skin,&nbsp;absorption&nbsp;of&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;into the blood is low.&nbsp;Therefore, the risk of&nbsp;interaction&nbsp;with other drugs is small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Diclofenac Orifarm should be avoided by women who are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant.&nbsp;Treatment during any part of the pregnancy should only be done after a doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription.&nbsp;Pregnant women should not use Diclofenac Orifarm during the last three months of pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small amounts of&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;pass into breast milk.&nbsp;Diclofenac Orifarm should only be used during breast-feeding if&nbsp;prescribed&nbsp;by a doctor.&nbsp;Diclofenac Orifarm should not be applied to the breasts of nursing mothers or elsewhere on large skin surfaces or for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac Orifarm does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diclofenac Orifarm contains propylene glycol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac Orifarm contains 50 mg of propylene glycol per gram of&nbsp;gel, which may cause skin irritation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Diclofenac Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended dose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and adolescents over 14 years:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 to 4 g (6 to 12 cm gel strand) is applied 3 to 4 times daily.&nbsp;Do not use more than 16 grams per day.&nbsp;Gently&nbsp;massage the gel&nbsp;into the skin on the painful or inflamed area.&nbsp;When a&nbsp;gel is&nbsp;massaged in, you can feel a slight cooling feeling.&nbsp;Contact a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 7 days.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>After use<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash your hands after massaging Diclofenac Orifarm unless your hands are being treated.&nbsp;Diclofenac Orifarm should only be used on the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac Orifarm should not be used in children and adolescents under 14 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Diclofenac Orifarm then you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An overdose is unlikely to occur if you use too much Diclofenac Orifarm because&nbsp;absorption is&nbsp;low in the blood.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to swallow a&nbsp;gel, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The side effects&nbsp;are often mild skin reactions at the treatment site that go back.&nbsp;In rare cases, allergic reactions may occur.&nbsp;If this happens, stop using Diclofenac Orifarm and contact your doctor immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop using Diclofenac Orifarm immediately if you experience swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat, which may also make it difficult to breathe.&nbsp;Contact a doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin rash,&nbsp;eczema, skin redness,&nbsp;dermatitis&nbsp;(including&nbsp;contact dermatitis&nbsp;), and&nbsp;itching.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin redness, spotty bleeding in the skin, allergic&nbsp;eczema,&nbsp;and burning sensation at the treatment area.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin inflammation with blistering (bullous&nbsp;dermatitis&nbsp;)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rash with blisters (pustular rash), hypersensitivity including hives, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, and eyes (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;) which can be severe and include difficulty breathing, photosensitivity reactions, dry skin,&nbsp;asthma,&nbsp;and&nbsp;bronchospasm.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported<\/em>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe allergic (anaphylactic) reactions can be serious.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;This also applies to any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not mentioned in this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Diclofenac Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;dat \/ EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is diclofenac diethylamine 11.6 mg, which is equivalent to 10 mg of diclofenac sodium.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are carbomer, cocoyl caprylocaprate, diethylamine, isopropyl alcohol, macrogol acetostearyl ether, liquid paraffin, propylene glycol, and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac Orifarm is a white&nbsp;gel&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: Aluminum tubes with 50, 100 g, or 2&#215;100 g.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energivej 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56048,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diclofenac, the active substance in Diclofenac Orifarm gel, belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ). 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