Ortofen 50 mg/g Gel – 50 g
Relieve pain and inflammation with Ortofen 50 mg/g gel, a topical non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory medicine containing diclofenac sodium. 🧴 It helps reduce pain, swelling and temperature in inflamed areas such as joints and muscles.
🌟 What Ortofen Gel Does
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🔥 Anti‑inflammatory & analgesic – diclofenac sodium is a non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis, helping to reduce pain and inflammation.
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🤕 Local pain relief – suitable for painful, inflamed areas (for example after injury or in osteoarthritis) to ease discomfort and improve mobility.
🕒 How to Use
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Apply 2–4 g of gel to the painful area (approx. 400–800 cm² of skin).
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Gently massage into the skin until absorbed.
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Repeat 3–4 times a day.
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Usual duration of treatment:
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Up to 14 days.
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In osteoarthritis, treatment may continue up to 28 days (follow medical advice).
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Use with caution in elderly people and in patients with kidney or liver impairment, as diclofenac is metabolised in the liver.
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Wash your hands after application, unless they are the area being treated.
⚠️ Important Notes
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For external use only.
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Do not apply to broken or damaged skin.
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If pain or swelling does not improve or worsens, consult a healthcare professional.
🧴 Composition
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Active ingredient: diclofenac sodium – 50 mg per 1 g of gel.
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Other ingredients: isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, carbomer, trometamol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), purified water.