NOVOFEN GEL

Overview

NOVOFEN GEL is a Schedule H drug.

NOVOFEN GEL is composed of: DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM (1.16 %W/W)

Diclofenac diethylammonium belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is specially formulated for rubbing into the skin and is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling in painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles. It can be used to treat muscle and joint injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, bruises, backache, sports injuries), tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow) and osteoarthritis.

Usage

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM is generally used to treat: Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for NOVOFEN GEL and its Constituents

• Do not use Diclofenac diethylammonium if you are in the last 3 months of your pregnancy
• Do not use if you have an allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients in the product
• This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age.
• Take special care with Diclofenac diethylammonium,Do not apply the gel to skin that has a rash or eczema, cuts or open wounds. Stop the treatment if a skin rash develops after applying the product.
• Be careful when sunbathing or using sun lamps as your skin may be more sensitive to sunlight.
• If you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer (or a history of), tell your doctor or pharmacist before using the gel.
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Diclofenac diethylammonium should only be used under medical advice during breastfeeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. However Diclofenac diethylammonium should not be applied on the breasts of nursing mothers nor elsewhere on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period of time.

Common Side-Effects

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Rare Side-Effects

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM : Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Throat Soreness, Swollen Tongue

Disease Interactions

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM can interfere with: Asthma, Congestive Heart Disease, Urine Retention, Hypertension, Peptic Ulcer, Duodenitis, Intestinal Perforation, Alcoholism, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Dermatitis, Acute Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Acute Liver Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Heart Disease, Porphyria, Anemia, Hyperkalemia, Thrombocytopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Vitamin K Deficiency

Technical Classification

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM is categorized as: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for NOVOFEN GEL

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

DACRON OINT	INR 17 for 10GM GEL	DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
FENGEL GEL	INR 36 for 30 GM	DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
MOBYLE OINT	INR 30 for 30 MG GEL	DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
NOVOFEN GEL	INR 24 for 30 GM GEL	DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ARK GEL	INR 72.5 for 30GM	METHYL SALICYLATE 5 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W, CAPSAICIN 0.025 %W/W
DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM		DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM
DICOL GEL GEL	INR 37 for 30GM	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/V, MENTHOL 5 %W/V, OLEUM LINI 3 %W/V, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/V
DOLOPAR GEL GEL	INR 42 for 30 GM	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
DYNAPAR GEL OINT	INR 78 for 30 GM	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
FLEXY OINT		METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/V, MENTHOL 5 %W/V, LINSEED 3 %W/V, BENZYL ALCOHOL 1 %V/V, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/V
MUSCODAC GEL	INR 101 for 30 GM GEL	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
NACSER GEL	INR 51.9 for 30 GM GEL	DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM , MENTHOL , METHYL SALICYLATE
NOBEL GEL GEL	INR 18.5 for 10 GM GEL	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
NUPATCH	INR 66.8 for 1 PATCH	DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 200 MG
NUPATCH 200MG/50CM.SQ	INR 50.4 for 1 PATCH	DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 100 MG
OMNIGEL OINT	INR 20 for 10 GM GEL	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %, MENTHOL 5 %, LINSEED OIL 3 %, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1 %W/V
RELAXYL GEL GEL	INR 43 for 20GM GEL	MENTHOL 10 %W/W, METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
SN 15 GEL	INR 58.5 for 25GM GEL	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, MEPHENESIN 5 %W/W, OLEUM LINI 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
SUMO SPRAY	INR 114 for 50GM SPY	METHYL SALICYLATE 20 %W/W, MENTHOL 10 %W/W, CAMPHOR 5 %W/W, EUCALYPTUS OIL 5 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W, CAPSICUM 0.075 %W/W
SYSTAFLAM GEL	INR 56 for 1 UNIT	METHYL SALICYLATE 5 %W/W, MEPHENESIN 5 %W/W, TURPENTINE OIL 3 %W/W, MENTHOL 2 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
VIVIAN GEL	INR 48.6 for 30 GM GEL	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
VIVIAN ROLL ON GEL	INR 59.9 for 40 GRAMS GEL	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
VOVENAC GEL	INR 27 for 15 GRAM GEL	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, OLEUM LINI 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
XDOL GEL	INR for	METHYL SALICYLATE , MENTHOL , DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM