Anesthetic Ointment Orthofen: instructions for use

Described in this publication ointment "Orthofen" instructions for use refers to the pharmacological group of non-narcotic analgesics. It is an effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The active ingredient of the drug "Orthofen" (ointment) instruction refers to the widely known diclofenac (diclofenac). It is known that this remedy is included in ointments, gels, which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. It is also available in tablets, injectable solutions, candles.

In fact, diclofenac is a synonym for Orthofen. The instructions for use prescribe the purpose of the described pharmaceutical agent for the treatment of the following pathologies:

• Inflammation of the joints (arthritis gouty and rheumatoid, spondylitis, rheumatism);

• Degenerative pathologies (osteochondrosis, deforming osteoarthritis);

• Inflammation of extraarticular tissues (rheumatic pathologies, bursitis, tendovaginitis);

• Post-traumatic pain syndrome;

• Injuries: joints and tendons, tissues, muscles and ligaments; As well as bruises, sprains, dislocations;

• Acute attacks of gout, migraine, adnexitis;

• Colic: renal, hepatic.

The drug "Orthofen" is prescribed for other diseases, accompanied by pain and inflammation. This medicine is also used in ophthalmic practice, in particular, in the treatment of non-infectious conjunctivitis, in operations for removal and implantation of the lens, injuries of the eyeball.

Among the contraindications to treatment with the drug "Orthofen" instructions for use calls increased sensitivity to diclofenac and NSAIDs in general. Also, this drug is contraindicated in violations of hematopoiesis, stomach ulcers and duodenum (duodenal ulcer), inflammation of the intestine. It is not prescribed for children under the age of six and women in the last trimester of pregnancy.

Limitations for the prescription of this medicine are:

• heart failure;

• Renal and hepatic pathologies;

• pregnancy;

• Work with mechanisms and another, requiring increased attention of the employee.

What side effects were observed with the use of the pharmaceutical drug Orthofen? Instructions for the use of ointments and other forms of this medication report the following:

• Problems from the gastrointestinal tract: diarrhea (diarrhea), constipation, flatulence (bloating), bleeding, vomiting;

• Hepatitis drug;

• Pancreatitis;

• Nephritis, kidney failure;

• Cardiovascular pathologies;

• Allergies;

• Vision problems, hemopoiesis disorders, leukopenia, anemia and others.

When the drug was used in suppositories, mucus discharge with blood impurities, discomfort when emptying the bowel (defecation) were noticed. Local use in some cases caused allergies, itching, burning, skin rashes.

Dosage should be set individually by a doctor. This takes into account the severity of the patient's condition, taking into account the indications for the prescription of the drug "Orthofen". Instructions for use inform that the maximum single dose is 0.1 grams of the drug. In this case, adult patients take 75 to 150 mg per day, divided into several doses. The daily dose in certain cases increases to 200 mg. If an overdose of the drug should be washed stomach and take care of the provision of qualified care.

Ointment / gel with caution is rubbed into the painful areas up to 4 grams several times a day. Applying this drug in any of its dosage forms, one should adhere to the established precautions. If prolonged therapy with this medication is taking place, the patient should be periodically examined. The formula of blood, hepatic functions is investigated, the analysis of a feces is spent, for the purpose of check for presence of the latent blood.