Description
Latin name
Ortophenum
Release form
Ointment.
Packaging
In a tube of 30 g of ointment. In the package 1 tube.
Indications
– Diseases of the musculoskeletal system: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis of the peripheral joints and spine.
– Rheumatic soft tissue lesions.
– Muscle pains of rheumatic and non-rheumatic origin.
– Traumatic soft tissue injuries.
Contraindications
– Hypersensitivity to diclofenac, methyl salicylate or other components of the drug, acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs.
– “Aspirin” asthma.
– Pregnancy (III trimester).
– Lactation.
– Children’s age (up to 6 years).
– Violation of the integrity of the skin.
Precautions:
– Hepatic porphyria (exacerbation).
– Erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.
– Severe impairment of liver and kidney function.
– Chronic heart failure.
– Bronchial asthma.
– Old age.
– Children under 12 years old.
– Pregnancy I and II trimester.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
The drug cannot be used in the III trimester of pregnancy.
There is no experience with diclofenac during lactation.
Use in the I and II trimesters is possible only after consultation with a doctor.
Composition of
1 g of ointment contains:
Active ingredients:
diclofenac 20 mg.
Excipients:
arerespol,
sodium hydroxide, medical
benzyl benzoate,
tween-80,
nipagin,
nipazole,
purified water.
Dosage and Administration
Externally. For adults and children over 6 years of age, the drug is applied to the skin 3-4 times a day and rubbed lightly.
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 the cherry, respectively). The duration of treatment without consulting a doctor should not exceed 10 days.
Side effects
Local reactions: eczema, photosensitivity, contact dermatitis (itching, redness, swelling of the treated skin area, papules, vesicles, desquamation).
Systemic reactions: generalized skin rash, allergic reactions (urticaria, angioedema, bronchospastic reactions), photosensitivity.
Drug Interaction
Ortofen may enhance the effects of photosensitization.
No clinically relevant interaction with other drugs has been described.
Overdose
Extremely low systemic absorption of the active components of the drug when used externally makes overdose almost impossible.
Storage conditions
Store in a dry, cool, dark place.
Expiration
2 years.
Deystvuyuschee substances
Diclofenac
pharmacy terms and conditions without a prescription
Dosage form
Dosage form
ointment
Vertex, Russia
