Dicloflam Forte Gel
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Product introduction
Dicloflam Forte Gel is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
Dicloflam Forte Gel is only meant for external use and should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. Rub a thin layer of the medicine into the affected areas with clean and dry hands. Avoid getting in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, and avoid applying it on wounded or damaged skin. In case of accidental contact with these areas, you should rinse them with plenty of cold water.
The medicine is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause burning or stinging sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application in some people. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to it. If they get worse or do not go away, you should let your doctor know.
Although medicines used on the skin are not normally affected by other medicines you should let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicine to be safe. You should also let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders to make sure it is safe. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Dicloflam Forte Gel
- Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm
Benefits of Dicloflam Forte Gel
In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm
Dicloflam Forte Gel is a combination medicine that is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Dicloflam Forte Gel
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dicloflam Forte
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Dicloflam Forte Gel
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 dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Dicloflam Forte Gel works
Dicloflam Forte Gel is a combination of a muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone) and two pain relieving medicines (Diclofenac and Paracetamol). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving movement of muscles. The pain relieving medicines work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dicloflam Forte Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dicloflam Forte Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Dicloflam Forte Gel?
If you miss a dose of Dicloflam Forte Gel, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not apply extra to make up for a missed dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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₹17/Gel
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Dicloflam Forte Gel to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
- This medicine is most effective when taken along with proper rest and physical therapy.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Dicloflam Forte Gel as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling as a result of taking Dicloflam Forte Gel.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
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PAIN ANALGESICS
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What are you using Dicloflam Forte Gel for?
Muscle relaxa*
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*Muscle relaxation
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- Diclofenac. Brentford, Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; 1997 [revised 24 Apr. 2017]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Paracetamol. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Diclofenac. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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