Diproxen10%
Gel
Drug International Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Diproxen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Diproxen is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not h... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Diproxen is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to relieve the pain of soft tissue injuries, and acute strains and sprains. It also used to treat infl... View More
Uses of Diproxen
- Pain relief
Side effects of Diproxen
- No common side effects seen
How to use Diproxen
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Diproxen works
Diproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and i... View More
- You have been prescribed Diproxen to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Apply it as a thin layer over the affected area or as suggested.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- Do not apply Diproxen to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
- Do not wash the treated area immediately after applying the medicine or avoid using any other product at the same time.
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Mild to moderate pain, Tendonitis, Acute musculoskeletal disorders, Bursitis
Adult Dose
Topica Adult: Apply Naproxen gel 2-6 times a day as required.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Aspirin or NSAID allergy. Perioperative pain in the setting of CABG surgery. Pregnancy (3rd trimester)
Mode of Action
Naproxen, a propionic acid derivative, is a prototypical NSAID. It reversibly inhibits the cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and -2) enzymes, thus resultin... View More
Precaution
Pre-existing CV risk factors or disease e.g. fluid retention, CHF, hypertension. History of GI disease (bleeding or ulcers). Other forms of asthma. Hepa... View More
Side Effect
Oedema, palpitation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, light headedness, vertigo, pruritus, skin eruption, ecchymosis, purpura, rash, fluid retention, ab... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C; D in 3rd trimester or near delivery.
Interaction
May enhance methotrexate toxicity. Reduced BP response to ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Increased risk of serious GI events (e.... View More
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