What olfen gel is used for?

Olfen 1% gel is an analgesic medicine, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). Olfen 1% gel is used in adults and in children and adolescents over the age of 14 to topically alleviate pain and inflammation.

Can olfen gel be used for muscle pain?

Olfen Gel is used for Back pain, Sprains and strains, Soft tissue sports injuries, Rheumatoid arthritis, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen shoulder, Dislocations and fractures, Dental and minor surgery, Bone and joint surgery, Ankylosing spondylitis, Acute gout and other conditions.

How long does it take for olfen gel to work?

If you’re using diclofenac gel, plasters or patches on your skin, it usually takes 1 to 2 days to work. For arthritis, you may need to use the gel for up to 7 days on the painful joint to feel the full effect. Depending on why you’re taking diclofenac, you may only need to take it for a short time.

Is olfen gel good?

Olfen gel, a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory and analgesic preparation for external application. It is well tolerated by the skin. It has a pain-relieving, inflammation-inhibiting and detumescent action in inflammations of rheumatic or traumatic origin. It improves or normalizes impaired function.

How quickly does diclofenac Gel work?

Voltaren Emulgel contains 1.16% of diclofenac diethylammonium in a gel form. It is suitable for 3-4 applications a day for short-term pain relief, or for longer periods up to 2 weeks. It is proven to reduce acute pain within one hour of application.

How often can you 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.

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.

How do you use diclofenac gel?

Adults—Apply 2 grams (g) to the affected skin areas four times a day (a total of 8 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. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Can I use diclofenac gel every day?

For osteoarthritis of the hands, elbows, or wrists using Voltaren® 1% gel: Adults—Apply 2 grams (g) to the affected skin areas four times a day (a total of 8 g each day). However, the total dose should not exceed 32 g per day over all affected joints.