Omnigel

Bursitis,Tendinitis,Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders,Acute gout,Dysmenorrhoea,Migraine,Postoperative pain,Prophylaxis of postoperative pain,Strains,Tendinitis,Renal colic,Prophylaxis of intra-operative miosis,Post-photorefractive keratectomy pain,Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis,Control of inflammation after argon laser trabeculoplasty,Inflammation and discomfort after strabismus surgery,Pain after accidental trauma,Local symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation,Osteoarthritis.

Apply gently to the affected area tid-qid, rubbing & massaging should be avoided.

Active peptic ulcer; hypersensitivity to Diclofenac (Omnigel) or other NSAIDs. Treatment of perioperative pain in CABG surgery. 3rd trimester of pregnancy.

Topical: Not to be applied onto damaged or nonintact skin.

Not to be given IV to patients who are receiving other NSAIDs or anticoagulants including low dose heparin. Renal function may be worsened when used with ciclosporin or triamterene. Altered absorption when given with sucralfate, colestyramine or colestipol. Ophthalmic application of Diclofenac (Omnigel) may reduce the efficacy of ophthalmic acetylcholine and carbachol. Increased risk of GI ulceration and bleeding when used with corticosteroids, aspirin or anticoagulants.

Potentially Fatal: Increases blood levels of digoxin, lithium and methotrexate. Potentiate potassium-sparing diuretics.

Food Interaction

Slow absorption of enteric-coated tab when given with food.

GI disturbances; headache, dizziness, rash; GI bleeding, peptic ulceration; abnormalities of kidney function. Pain and tissue damage at Inj site (IM); local irritation (rectal); transient burning and stinging (ophthalmic).

Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis.