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What is Cofenac gel used for?
COFENAC GEL is used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in your joints and muscles. It can be used to treat various injuries such as sprains, strains and bruises. It can also be used for tendonitis (such as tennis elbow) and osteoarthritis.
How long can you use diclofenac sodium topical gel?
Nonprescription (over the counter) topical diclofenac comes as a 1% gel (Voltaren Arthritis Pain) to apply to up to 2 body areas (e.g., 1 knee and 1 ankle, 2 knees, 1 foot and 1 ankle, or 2 hands) 4 times daily for up to 21 days or as recommended by your doctor.
What is Almiral gel?
Almiral gel is used to relieve pain and swelling in a number of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles. Almiral gel relieves rheumatic and muscular pain, and reduces swelling and inflammation, eg injuries involving the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.
How often can I use diclofenac gel?
Adults—Apply 4 grams (g) to the affected skin areas four times a day (a total of 16 g each day). However, the total dose should not exceed 32 g per day over all affected joints. Use the enclosed dosing card to measure the appropriate dose.
Can you put diclofenac in your vagina?
Diclofenac is also used to treat dysfunctional vaginal bleeding.
Can diclofenac treat yeast infections?
Our results also demonstrated that diclofenac sodium possesses potent anti yeast-hypha transition activity in vitro and it could be useful in combined therapy with conventional antifungal agents in the management of treatment of Candida albicans infections.
How do you insert diclofenac?
Unwrap and insert 1 suppository into the rectum as directed by your doctor. Lie down on your left side with right knee bent. Gently push the suppository into the rectum with your finger. Remain lying down for a few minutes, and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed.
Is diclofenac an antifungal?
How does diclofenac gel work?
Voltaren gel Voltaren gels are topical treatments, which means that you apply them to the skin over the affected area. They work by pooling diclofenac on the surface of the skin; the drug then penetrates the underlying tissues to the inflamed area (e.g. in the muscle) to relieve pain and decrease swelling.
Can diclofenac treat yeast infection?
What is COFENAC 1% gel used for?
Cofenac 1 % Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammation medication which is used as a painkiller in the treatment of conditions like Gout, migraines, Rheumatoid Arthritis, fever and to some degree of muscle spasms and joints. It is known to effectively relieve pain, swelling and joint stiffness caused by arthritis.
What are the side effects of diclofenac gel?
If you are 65 or older, use diclofenac gel (1%) with care. You could have more side effects. NSAIDs like diclofenac gel (1%) may affect egg release (ovulation) in women. This may cause you to not be able to get pregnant.
What should I do if I swallow diclofenac gel (1%)?
If diclofenac gel (1%) is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. This medicine is not approved for use in children. Talk with the doctor. If you are 65 or older, use diclofenac gel (1%) with care.
What happens if you miss a dose of COFENAC?
Since Cofenac 1 % Gel injection is usually administered by a healthcare professional in a clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low. Oral, topical and rectal forms: Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Cofenac 1 % Gel.