Motusol Max 2.32% w/w Gel 30g – Targeted Pain Relief of Joints & Muscles in Acute strains & sprains

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It is important that you don't cover any area of skin treated with the gel with any dressings or bandages. This is because more diclofenac may be absorbed by your skin than is intended, and this could lead to unwanted effects. The maximum daily dose is 16 g of gel corresponding to 185.6 mg of diclofenac, diethylamine salt (corresponding to 160 mg diclofenac sodium).

The duration of use depends on the symptoms and the underlying disease. Motusol should not be used longer than 1 week without medical advice. Diclofenac preferentially distributes and persists in inflamed tissue. It is found in concentrations up to 20 times higher than in plasma. The maximum daily dose is 16 g of gel corresponding to 185.6 mg of diclofenac, diethylamine salt (corresponding to 160 mg diclofenac sodium).

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When Motusol Max is applied to a large area of skin and over a prolonged period, the possibility of systemic side-effects from the application of Motusol Max cannot be excluded. The gel should therefore be used with caution by patients with reduced kidney function, reduced heart function or reduced liver function as well as patients with active peptic ulcers in the stomach or duodenum. When the gel is applied on large areas of skin and over a prolonged period, the possibility of systemic undesirable effects (e.g. renal, hepatic or gastrointestinal undesirable effects, systemic hypersensitivity reactions) - as they occur possibly after systemic administration of diclofenac-containing medicinal products cannot be excluded. After applying the gel on the skin you can use a permeable (non-occlusive) bandage but allow the gel to dry on the skin for a few minutes. Do not use an airtight occlusive dressing. If you have an ankle sprain or a problem with your elbow, you may be prescribed diclofenac patches. Each patch can be conveniently applied to the area required. Your doctor will tell you how often to use the patches - the usual dose is to apply one patch twice a day for up to seven days. Only wear one patch at a time.

Twist and remove the plastic seal from the tube. Use the gel as described in this leaflet. Do not use if the seal is broken. cardiopulmonary toxicity (with premature closure of the ductus arteriosus and pulmonary hypertension); The duration of use depends on the symptoms and the underlying disease. Motusol should not be used longer than 1 week without medical advice. No special dose adjustment is required. Because of the potential undesirable-effect profile, elderly people should be carefully monitored.Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten application. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Motusol Max should only be used under medical advice during breast-feeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. Do not apply Motusol Max on the breasts if you are a nursing mother nor elsewhere on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period of time. The duration of use depends on the symptoms and the underlying disease. Motusol Max should not be used longer than 1 week without medical advice. The occurrence of undesirable effects can be minimized by using the lowest possible dose for the shortest duration of treatment necessary to relieve symptoms.