The drug "Diprilif" (gel)

The medicine "Diprilif" (gel) is intended for external use. The active substances are levomenthol, ibuprofen. The drug belongs to the category of NSAIDs. Ibuprofen against the background of topical application has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiexudative action in eliminating the symptoms of pathologies of joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons. Local irritant effect is rendered by levomenthol. This causes a high rate of analgesic effect. Diprilif (gel) reduces inflammation and pain. The drug is effective for discomfort in the joints at rest and movement, reduces stiffness in the mornings.

Indications

The medicine "Diprilif" (gel) is recommended for pathology in the musculoskeletal system. Indications, in particular, include ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, radiculitis, osteochondrosis. The medicine is prescribed for rheumatic diseases in soft tissues. The medication is especially effective in bursitis, tendovaginitis, lesions of periarticular tissues. The medicine "Diprilif" (gel) is recommended for use in pain in the lower back and back.

Contraindications

The agent is not prescribed for impaired integrity of the cover, bronchial asthma caused by the use of acetylsalicylic acid and other NSAIDs, pregnancy. To contra-indications to use of a medicine "Diprilif" (gel) (responses of doctors it confirm) carry children's age (till 14 years), the period of a lactemia, hypersensitivity to ibuprofen and other components. Caution is manifested with exacerbation of porphyria (hepatic), lesions in the gastrointestinal tract (erosive-ulcerative), disorders of kidney or liver. When prescribing a medication, elderly patients need to adjust the dosage.

The drug "Diprilif" (gel). Mode of application

The drug is used externally. Patients with 14 years of age apply a small amount (a strip of three to five centimeters) of liniment not more than four times a day. On problem areas. It is allowed to rub the product lightly. After use, you should wash your hands (if they are not an object of therapy). Duration of the drug - ten days without medical advice.

Adverse Reactions

Medication "Diprilif" (gel) against the background of sensitivity to components can cause rashes, allergies, burning, irritation on the skin, bronchospastic reactions. At application can be marked: an eczema, photosensitization, a dermatitis (contact), vasicles, an ecdysis, a urticaria.

additional information

In practice, no cases of overdose have been observed with medication. The drug may provoke an increase in the activity of the means that cause photosensitivity. There is no significant interaction with other drugs. Do not apply to damaged areas, mucous membranes, eyes. It is not recommended to apply occlusive dressings at the site of application. Against the background of prolonged use in large areas, there is likely to be an increase in adverse events. The agent "Diprilif" (gel), the price for which varies from 200 to 300 rubles, should not be used without medical advice.