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Solaraze Gel | Almirall Ltd (UK) | 3% | 1 x 50gm | $92.00 | |
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Solaraze Gel | Almirall Ltd (UK) | 3% | 2 x 50gm | $175.00 | |
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Solaraze Gel | Almirall Ltd (UK) | 3% | 3 x 50gm | $260.00 | |
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Solaraze Gel | Almirall Ltd (UK) | 3% | 4 x 50 gm | $345.00 |
This item requires a prescription from your doctor.
General Information On Solaraze Gel
You may be prescribed to buy Solaraze gel for the treatment of joint pain. This gel is also effective in the treatment of actinic keratoses, due to the presence of Diclofenac sodium, which is an anti-inflammatory drug. This drug helps treat joint pain in the hands, elbows, wrists, knees, feet, and ankles, which is caused by osteoarthritis.
It is important to note that this non-steroidal drug is not as effective for treating arthritis pain in other parts of the body, save for those mentioned above. This drug directly acts on the hormones causing inflammation and pain in the joints. It is easily absorbable into the epidermis, which is the reason why it is used as a topical gel.
Side Effects for Solaraze Gel
Serious side effects of using Solaraze gel include chest pain, vision problems, balance problems, slurred speech, shortness of breath, and weakness. If you experience any of these above symptoms, it is important to get medical attention immediately. While the occurrence of these side effects is low when the medication is applied topically, they still cannot be overlooked.
Other common side effects of this drug include pale or yellow colored skin, darkened urine, blood in the stools, vomiting blood, or dark colored vomit. Similarly, a lower rate of urination, combined with increased swelling or weight gain is also a cause for concern. Nausea, pain in the upper abdominal area, loss of appetite, itching, as well as jaundice are also signs of adverse reaction to this drug.
Some people may also experience fever, chills, sore throat, or rash accompanied by blistering or peeling of skin, headache, severe tingling or numbness in the muscles, and pain and weakness in the muscles.
If you exhibit any of the above side effects, it is important to get contact your physician and get immediate medical attention if required.
Precautions
Do not buy Solaraze gel or use it in any manner if you are an asthma patient or are allergic to aspirin or Diclofenac or any anti-inflammatory medication. Similarly, avoid this drug if you have recently undergone bypass surgery or are planning to have one in the near future.
Inform your doctor about your medical condition, especially if you have any heart problem, high blood pressure, heart attack or stroke, stomach ulcer or bleeding, liver disease, kidney disease, blood clotting disorder, nasal polyps, asthma, or congestive heart failure.
Never apply this gel on any open wound or infection or exfoliative dermatitis. Similarly, never use this drug if you suffer from acute gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding or from renal failure or serious hepatic problems. Make sure you do not apply this gel anywhere around the eyes.
Always consult your doctor before using this drug during pregnancy or while lactating. Although there are no known repercussions to the baby due to such use, it cannot be ignored. Seeking medical advice before such use is always preferable.
Solaraze Gel Dosage
Solaraze Gel 50g is the packaged amount available, where each gram of the gel contains about 30mg of Diclofenac sodium (or 3%). Usual dosage of Solaraze Gel 50g is 0.5g, which is to be applied on a 5cmx5cm area of the affected joint or region. This amount is to be applied twice in a day for about 60-90 days.
Interactions
While there is no recorded interaction of any drug with this topical medicine, it is always advisable to discuss the use of blood thinners, cyclosporine, methotrexate, diuretic, steroids, as well as heart and blood pressure medication with your doctor. This will help avoid interactions, if any, that may occur due to such combinations.
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