Description
Diclofenac diethylamine + Linseed Oil + Methyl Salicylate + Menthol
Diclofenac diethylamine, linseed oil, methyl salicylate, and menthol ointment a preparations intended for relief of pain and reduction of inflammation. Diclofenac diethylamine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain and inflammation. Linseed oil is a natural emollient and improves the absorption of active ingredients through the skin. Methyl salicylate gives a feeling of heat, improving circulation to the site of application, as well as helping to relieve pain. Menthol provides a cooling sensation that alleviates irritation and increases the general analgesic effect. This is a widely used combination for conditions such as arthritis, muscle sprains, and joint inflammation, providing relief locally without causing systemic side effects. The ointment is usually applied to the skin covering the affected area, and hence it is a handy remedy for musculoskeletal pain.
Benefits:
- This is used to prevent certain chemical messengers that cause pain.
- Linseed oil serves to reduce swelling.
- This ointment possesses anti-inflammatory properties that are capable of eliminating swelling and inflammation in the affected location.
- It gives relief for the pain of joint and muscle injuries.
Uses:
- Widely used by sportsmen to relieve pain and swelling due to injury.
- Beneficial for local relief of lower back stiffness and pain.
- It alleviates the effects of acute muscle damage, sprains, and strains.
- Beneficial for pain that accompanies such conditions as arthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis.
- Assists in controlling pain after orthopedic operations.
Direction to use:
- Wash the affected area before using this ointment.
- Take a small amount of this ointment on your fingertip and apply it to the affected area.
- Avoid contact with this ointment on your eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or vagina.
- Use this ointment after the consultation with the healthcare expert.
Dosage:
Use this ointment in a proper amount on the affected area as consulted by your healthcare expert. Do not use excessive amounts of ointment in an affected area otherwise, it will cause itching, swelling, redness, etc.
Storage:
Keep this medicine in the packet or container it is in, and always keep the container tightly closed. Keep it as directed on the pack label. Get rid of any unused medicine. Make sure it is kept out of reach of pets, children, and other people.
Side Effects:
- Itching
- Irritation
- Redness
- Burning sensation
Precautions:
- Consult with your doctor before using this ointment.
- Ask your physician if you have an allergic reaction to any of these ingredients.
- Wash the affected area before using this ointment.
- Use this in the proper amount as consulted by your healthcare professional.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, want to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding women when your doctor suggests this medicine to you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q. Are Diclofenac diethylamine, linseed oil, methyl salicylate, and menthol applied to relieve arthritic pain?
Diclofenac diethylamine, linseed oil, methyl salicylate, and menthol are applied to alleviate and decrease pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disorder where the ends of the two joints meet as a result of degradation of a protective layer known as cartilage.
Q. Am I allowed to cover treated skin with dressings?
Do not use external heat or dress the treated skin with dressings following the application of Diclofenac diethylamine, linseed oil, methyl salicylate, and menthol. Do not wear clothes or gloves for at least 10 minutes following the application of Diclofenac diethylamine, linseed oil, methyl salicylate, and menthol.
Q. Is it safe to use Diclofenac diethylamine, linseed oil, methyl salicylate, and menthol on wounds?
Do not use Diclofenac diethylamine, linseed oil, methyl salicylate, and menthol on skin injuries, wounds, irritated skin, infections, and skin abrasions.
