Phlogin Cap SR 100 MG 2x10's

This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis.

Skin irritation/redness may occur at the application site. If this effect persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Before taking diclofenac, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), bleeding or clotting problems, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), heart disease (such as previous heart attack), high blood pressure, liver disease, stomach/intestinal/esophagusproblems (such as bleeding, ulcers, recurring heartburn), stroke.

This medication is for use on the skin only.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not apply more than 16 grams of diclofenac per day to any single joint of the lower body (such as knee, ankle, foot). Do not apply more than 8 grams of diclofenac per day to any single joint of the upper body (such as hand, wrist, elbow). No matter how many joints you are treating, do not use more than a total of 32 grams of diclofenac per day.

Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

It may interact with Anticoagulants, Antidiabetic agents, Cyclosporin, Methotrexate, Quinolone antimicrobials, Other NSAIDs and steroids.