Ortofen ointment 2% 50gr

Ortofen ointment instruction

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The active element of this ointment has a powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Able to reduce temperature readings. In case of rheumatoid-type diseases, pain in the joints quickly decreases, arising both in a calm position of the body and during movement. In parallel, morning stiffness and swelling in the tissues of the joints are reduced, the motor volume is naturally stimulated. Desensitizing effect is fixed with long courses of ointment.

Release form and composition

Sodium diclofenac is the main component due to which the therapeutic effect is possible. Its content is 2% for every 100 grams of ointment. There are auxiliary elements. Ortofen ointment is placed in aluminum tubes in a volume of 30 grams. Each tube is located in a secondary carton with 1 official manufacturer's instructions.

Indications for use

It is used in case of joint diseases of the degenerative or inflammatory type, in case of traumatic lesions in the form of stretching, bruises, edema; with rheumatism of soft tissues, as well as with edema and painful sensations that are associated with physical loads.

Contraindications for Ortofen ointment

It is forbidden to administer Ortofen ointment to people who are hypersensitive to any element indicated by official instructions in the composition, as well as to NSAID - group; with erosive or ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract - organs, rhinitis, allergic asthma, urticaria and in pediatrics up to 6 years.

Dosing and Administration

The course should be selected only by the doctor watching the patient. Its duration can vary from 1 day to 2 weeks. On a part of the body with painful sensations, it is recommended to apply from 2 to 4 grams of ointment with a thin layer. This application is allowed to repeat up to 4 times per 24 hours. However, keep in mind that the maximum allowed daily dosage is 8 grams.

Side effects of Ortofen ointment

Recorded cases of various allergic symptoms, and for diclofenac in other forms of release, there are pains in the area of ​​epigastrium, belching, emetic urge, various violations of the process of defecation, the occurrence of dizziness and an increase in blood pressure.

special instructions

Lactation period is suspended during the period of treatment with Ortofen ointment.
Pregnancy: prohibited.

Interaction Ortofen ointment with other drugs

    antihypertensive substances: their effectiveness is significantly reduced;
    substances of the antibacterial type quinolone series: the risk of seizures;
    GCS: the probability of increasing adverse symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract - organs;
    diuretic: decreased diuretic efficacy;
    diuretic potassium-saving type: an increase in blood parameters of potassium;
    NSAIDs - group: increased adverse symptoms;
    hypoglycemic drugs: the probability of hypo / hyperglycemia;
    acetylsalicylic acid: a decrease in blood levels of indicators of diclofenac;
    warfarin: risk of bleeding;
    phenytoin, lithium, digoxin: an increase in their concentration in the blood;
    Colestipol, Kolestiramine: reduction of the absorption of diclofenac from the digestive tract;
    methotrexate: an increase in toxic effects and blood levels;
    morphine: increasing its adverse symptoms (including depression of respiratory function);
    pentazocin: risk of convulsive seizure;
    ceftriaxone: an increase in its excretion with bile;
    rifampicin: a decrease in blood levels of diclofenac;
    cyclosporine: enhancing its nephrotoxicity.

Terms and conditions of storage

Choose places with temperature indicators not higher than 25 degrees. It is allowed to carry out the storage process over a 2 - year period.

Terms of sell

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