Diclofenac MCC, 10 mg/g gel, 40 g, Magistra

Indications:
Diclofenac MCC contains as an active substance diclofenac which is part of the class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for local use.
It is used in symptomatic local treatment in adults to reduce pain and inflammation:
- muscular or osteoarticular of rheumatic origin;
- in the case of post-operative and post-traumatic edemas (eg sprains);
- muscular or osteoarticular of a traumatic nature (slight injuries of tendons, muscles, ligaments, etc.).

Contraindications:
Do not use Diclofenac MCC:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to diclofenac sodium, to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or to any of the other components of this medicine.

Precautions:
Before using Diclofenac MCC, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility:
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
During the first 5 months of pregnancy, you can use Diclofenac MCC only on the doctor's recommendation, if absolutely necessary. Starting from the 6th month, you should not use Diclofenac MCC.
As it is possible that diclofenac gel is absorbed into the blood and passes into breast milk, in nursing women a decision should be made either to discontinue breast-feeding or to discontinue/abstain from treatment with Diclofenac MCC , considering the benefit of breastfeeding for the child and the benefit of the treatment for the woman.

Driving vehicles and using machines:
Diclofenac MCC has no influence on the ability to drive vehicles and use machines.

Mode of administration:
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Diclofenac MCC is intended for administration on the skin.
Adults:
Diclofenac MCC is administered 3-4 times a day to the affected area. The dose administered at each application varies depending on the surface of the affected area, being approximately 2 - 4 g of gel (corresponding to approximately 5 - 10 cm of gel).
To absorb the gel, perform a light and prolonged massage on the painful and/or inflamed area.
After each application, wash your hands carefully (unless the gel is used for localized arthrosis in the fingers).

Use in children and adolescents:
Diclofenac MCC is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under the age of 14, due to the lack of data on the safety and effectiveness of administration in this age group.

In adolescents aged 14 and over, if the symptoms worsen, the patient/parents of the adolescent are/are advised to consult the doctor.

If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Composition:
- The active substance is diclofenac sodium. One gram of gel contains diclofenac sodium 10 mg.
- The other components are: ethanol 96%, propylene glycol, caprylocaproyl of macrogolglycerides, hypromellose, levomenthol, purified water.

Presentation:
40 g

Warning:
Read the leaflet carefully and completely before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.