Dolgit cream 100gr

Dolgit instruction for use

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The drug Dolgit is a drug for external use from a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Form of formulation and composition of the preparation

The drug Dolgit is available in the following dosage forms:
    Gel 5% in aluminum tubes in volume of 20, 50 or 100 g in a cardboard bundle with the accompanying instruction. The active substance of the gel is ibuprofen (in 1 g of the gel contains 50 mg of the active ingredient);
    Cream 5% in aluminum tubes of 20, 50 or 100 g in a cardboard box with the attached instructions. The active substance of the cream is ibuprofen (in 1 g of cream contains 50 mg of the active ingredient).
The drug in both of its dosage forms is intended for external use only, do not apply ointment or gel to the mucous membranes!

Pharmacological properties of the drug

Dolgite is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for external use. Active active substance gel and ointment has a pronounced analgesic effect, removes signs of inflammation, swelling, flushing and somewhat lowers the local temperature.
The active ingredient of the drug ibuprofen, when lost on the surface of the skin, dips into its deep layers and partially into the systemic bloodstream, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of the hormone prostaglandin, as the main mediator of the development of the inflammatory process.
When the preparation is applied to the area of ​​the inflamed joint, the patient's mobility is improved, the swelling and painful sensations disappear.

Indications for use of the drug

The drug Dolgit in the form of a gel or ointment is prescribed to patients for treatment of the following conditions:
    Inflammatory processes in the joints - arthritis, arthrosis;
    Rheumatism - on the area of ​​the affected joints;
    Gout - as part of complex therapy to relieve pain in the affected joints;
    Bechterew's disease;
    Osteochondrosis with involvement of the nerve roots in the pathological process;
    Osteoarthritis with signs of joint deformity;
    Sciatica;
    Lumbago;
    Bursitis - inflammation of the joint bag;
    Muscle pain caused by bruises, sprains, hypothermia;
    Dislocations - to relieve pain and relieve the inflammatory process;
    Stretching;
    Post-traumatic swelling of soft tissues.

Contraindications

Before using the drug, the patient should carefully read the attached instructions, since Dolgit has the following contraindications and limitations:
    Open wounds;
    Pustular skin lesions, pyoderma;
    Infected cuts or scratches;
    Weeping eczema;
    Age of children under 1 year;
    Breastfeeding and pregnancy;
    Individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
    Allergic reactions in the anamnesis for preparations from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or acetylsalicylic acid.

Dosing and Administration

The drug Dolgit is intended for external use only.
The gel is applied to the affected areas of the skin or area of ​​the joints with a thin layer and slightly rubbed until completely absorbed. The amount of application of the drug per day is determined by the doctor, depending on the diagnosis and degree of injury. According to the instructions, the gel is applied no more than 4 times a day.
Cream Dolgit is applied to the affected areas of the skin with a thin layer and slightly rubbed until completely absorbed. The drug should not be applied to the skin more than 3 times. The duration of the course of therapy with the drug is no more than 10 days. If there is no therapeutic effect within 3 days of starting treatment, the patient should consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis and correct therapy.
Use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The drug Dolgit in any of its dosage form is not recommended to be prescribed for the treatment of women during the waiting period of the child. Active active substance of the drug penetrates into the systemic bloodstream and through the vessels of the placenta to the fetus.
The use of the drug Dolgit during breastfeeding is contraindicated. If therapy is necessary, the question of cessation of lactation should be resolved.

Side effects

In most cases, the gel and the Dolgit cream are well tolerated by the patients. With individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug or prolonged use of the drug, the following side effects may develop:
    Allergic skin reactions - rash, petechiae and ecchymosis, skin hyperemia, itching and burning;
    Urticaria, angioedema;
    Bronchospasm in rare cases.
With the development of the above-mentioned side effects, drug treatment should be discontinued and consult a doctor.

An overdose of the drug

With prolonged uncontrolled use of Dolgin ointment or gel, suction of ibuprofen into the systemic blood stream is observed, as a result of which the patient develops signs of an overdose with the drug:
    Pain in the stomach, nausea, vomiting, exacerbation of chronic inflammatory diseases of the digestive system;
    Headache;
    Violation of the function of the liver;
    Change in the clinical picture of blood;
    Propensity to bleeding.
With the development of symptoms of drug overdose or accidental ingestion of the medicine, the patient should immediately rinse the stomach, give activated charcoal or other sorbents, and treat symptomatically if necessary.

Interaction of the drug with other drugs

Simultaneous use of the drug Dolgith with oral means from a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or acetylsalicylic acid leads to a risk of side effects and signs of overdose.
It is not recommended to combine Dolgit with anticoagulants of indirect effect, as this leads to a risk of bleeding and hemorrhage under the skin.

special instructions

Cream or gel Dolgit can not be applied to open wound surfaces or bleeding wounds.
Do not apply the drug to mucous membranes. In severe inflammatory processes in the joints, the drug Dolgit can be combined with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for oral administration under the supervision of the physician. When using the drug for more than 7 days, the patient needs to monitor the level of platelets and liver transaminases in the blood.
Gel Dolgit can be used in pediatric practice for children older than 12 months. Cream Dolgit is forbidden to prescribe to children under 12 years old.
After using the drug, the patient should wash his hands thoroughly with soap to prevent the medication from entering the eyes. If this happens by accident, the eyes should be rinsed with plenty of running water and contact the ophthalmologist as soon as possible.
Local use of the drug does not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions and does not inhibit the central nervous system.
The drug Dolgit in the form of a cream or gel is not prescribed for patients with genetic diseases of the blood (hemophilia).

Conditions of storage and leave

The drug in any of its dosage form is dispensed in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. Keep the medicine should not be more than 36 months from the date of manufacture. The optimum temperature for storing Dolgit is 20 degrees.