DICLOFENAC Heumann Gel 50 g

Diclofenac Heumann Gel

Gel with 10 mg diclofenac sodium / g (active ingredient: diclofenac sodium)

Use: In adults for the external treatment of pain, inflammation and swelling in sports and accidental injuries (sprains, bruises, strains); rheumatic diseases of the soft tissues (tendinitis and tendinitis, bursitis, inflammation in the muscle and capsule area); degenerative diseases of the upper and lower limbs (peripheral limb joints). In adolescents over 14 years of age for the local, symptomatic short-term treatment of pain in the event of acute bruises, strains or sprains as a result of blunt trauma. As at: 02/2017 For DICLOFENAC information

on risks and side effects, read the package insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Effective help with joint pain, inflammation and swelling.
Muscle tension, back pain and joint pain can have different reasons. The most common cause is an excessive or insufficient use of the back. The result is often painful inflammation and swelling in the back muscles and joints.

Diclofenac Heumann Gel can accelerate the healing process for inflammation-related back, muscle and joint pain as well as rheumatic diseases of the soft tissues such as bursitis and tendonitis. The pain is noticeably relieved and inflammation is inhibited. The cooling gel is absorbed particularly quickly without being greasy.

DICLOFENAC Pain gel for external use

• With instant cooling effect
• Is quickly absorbed and non-greasy
• Has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect
• Gentle on the organism
• Free from paraffins and parabens

DICLOFENAC Proven active ingredient
Pain does not have to be endured, but should instead be treated early with suitable means. Diclofenac Heumann Gel contains the active ingredient diclofenac sodium, which belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Due to its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties, the ingredient has proven itself for decades for back, muscle and joint pain as well as for minor sports and accident injuries, rheumatic complaints of muscles, tendons and ligaments and pain associated with osteoarthritis.

DICLOFENAC APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION:
Diclofenac Heumann Gel is only intended for external use! Apply an amount the size of a cherry to walnut thinly to the affected parts of the body and rub in lightly. Then wash your hands thoroughly - unless this is the area to be treated. Before applying a bandage, the medicinal gel should dry on the skin for a few minutes. Depending on the symptoms and the severity of the disease, the use of the drug for 1 to 3 weeks is sufficient. If the pain persists for more than 7 days or if the symptoms worsen, a doctor should be consulted in adolescents 14 years of age and older.

BACK PAIN
Back pain and muscle tension are among the most common everyday complaints in Germany. A cooling gel such as Diclofenac Heumann Gel has proven itself to relieve pain.

SPORTS INJURIES
In the case of minor sports injuries and accidental injuries such as sprains, bruises and strains, rapid first aid is important. Diclofenac Heumann Gel is quickly absorbed and has a pleasantly cooling effect.

IN ARTHROSIS
In acute osteoarthritis attacks with pain in the finger and knee joints, the external application of a pain gel based on the anti-inflammatory active ingredient diclofenac has proven itself many times over.

DICLOFENAC FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM 14
Diclofenac Heumann Gel is suitable for the symptomatic, local short-term treatment of pain in the case of acute bruises, sprains and strains, even for adolescents from 14 years of age.

DICLOFENAC Frequently asked questions and answers
How often can I use Diclofenac Heumann Gel for acute pain?
Diclofenac Heumann Gel can be used 3 to 4 times a day for acute pain. Depending on the size of the area to be treated, an amount the size of a cherry to walnut - corresponds to 2 to 4 g of gel or 20 to 40 mg of diclofenac sodium - is applied. The maximum daily dose of 16 g gel (160 mg diclofenac sodium) must not be exceeded.

What should you pay particular attention to when using Diclofenac Heumann Gel?
Diclofenac Heumann Gel should not be used if you are allergic to diclofenac, isopropanol or any of the other ingredients in the drug, or to other medicines used to treat pain, inflammation or fever (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or acetylsalicylic acid).

In addition, Diclofenac Heumann Gel must not be used in children and adolescents under 14 years of age, in the last trimester of pregnancy or on open injuries, mucous membranes, eczema and inflammations or infections of the skin.

Which components are contained in Diclofenac Heumann Gel?
The active ingredient in Diclofenac Heumann Gel is diclofenac sodium. 1 g gel contains 10 mg diclofenac sodium. Other ingredients are purified water, ethanol, isopropanol, carbomer and ammonia solution.

How long does Diclofenac Heumann Gel keep?
The expiry date of Diclofenac Heumann Gel is stated on the packaging and tube. After the expiry date, the drug must no longer be used. After opening the tube, Diclofenac Heumann Gel can be kept for another three months. To ensure its effectiveness, the pain gel should not be stored above 25 ° C.

Why is a cream gentler on the organism?
A medicinal ointment is less absorbed by the organism than tablets because it is applied externally. Local application provides relief exactly where the pain occurs. The active ingredient accumulates to a large extent in the inflamed tissue and is only absorbed by the blood to a small extent. In addition, in contrast to the oral intake of tablets, the drug does not get into the gastrointestinal tract and cannot cause any undesirable side effects there.