Fengel 1%1%

Indication

Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Joint and muscular pains

Administration

Apply to clean, dry skin Avoid showering/bathing until gel/solution is dry for at least 30 min Wash hands after use Avoid clothing on knees until gel... View More

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Osteoarthritis Adult: Apply 2 g (upper extremities)/4 g (lower extremities) q6hr Not to exceed 8 g/day to any single joint of (uppe... View More

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Contraindicated to the patients hypersensitive to any ingredient of the products. Diclofenac is also contra-indicated in asthmatic patient in whom attac... View More

Mode of Action

Diclofenac, a phenylacetic acid derivative is a prototypical NSAID. It has potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions. Inhibits cycloox... View More

Precaution

In rare instances where peptic ulceration or gastro-intestinal bleeding occurs in patients under treatment with Diclofenac. In patients with advanced ag... View More

Side Effect

>10% Dry skin (25-27%),Rash (20-35%),Contact dermatitis (19-33%),Pain (15-26%),Paresthesia (<20%),Pruritus (52%),Exfoliation (6-24%) 1-10% Hyperten... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Published literature reports that use of NSAIDs after 30 weeks’ gestation increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arterio... View More

Interaction

May increase serum levels of methotrexate. Concomitant use w/ other NSAIDs or anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin) is associated w/ higher risk of GI bleeding... View More