Dolgit
Drug name: Dolgit®
Other names used:
- Advil gel®
- Cupofen gel®
- Cuprofen®
- Deep Relief®
- Fenbid®
- Fenbid Forte®
- Ib Relief®
- Ibomousse®
- Ibuderm®
- Ibugel®
- Ibuleve®
- Ibumousse®
- Ibunex®
- Ibuspay®
- Ibuspray®
- Ibutop®
- Mentholatum®
- Nurofen®
- Phorpain®
- Phorpain gel®
- Proflex®
- Proflex cream®
- Radian B®
- Ralgex®
Active Ingredients:
Ibuprofen
Therapeutic actions: Dolgit cream contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, which is a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen is a simple painkilling medicine used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation.
Ibuprofen works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase (COX). Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in the production of various chemicals in the body, some of which are known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced in response to injury and certain diseases and conditions, and cause pain, swelling and inflammation. Ibuprofen blocks the production of these prostaglandins and is therefore effective at reducing inflammation and pain.
When ibuprofen is applied to the skin (topical application) it is absorbed through the skin into the underlying tissues, where it reduces pain and inflammation in the local area.
Ibuprofen is absorbed less into the bloodstream from preparations that are applied to the skin than from preparations that are taken by mouth (, however absorption can still occur, particularly if large amounts are used on large areas.
Indications: Dolgit cream is used to treat:
- Muscle pain.
- Rheumatic pain.
- Backache.
- Sprains, strains and sports injuries.
Contraindications and cautions:
Not to be used in:
- Broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin.
- People in whom aspirin or other medicines in this class (NSAIDs), cause attacks of asthma, itchy rash (urticaria) or nasal inflammation (rhinitis).
- Dolgit cream are not recommended for children under 12 years of age unless instructed by a doctor.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Use with caution in:
- Active peptic ulcer.
- Asthma.
- History of kidney disease.
- Intolerance to aspirin, ibuprofen or other related painkillers (NSAIDs) taken by mouth.
- This medicine should not be used in pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor, as sufficient may be absorbed to affect the baby. When used in the third trimester ibuprofen may delay labour, increase the length of labour and cause complications in the newborn baby. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- The manufacturer of this medicine recommends that mothers should avoid using this medicine while breastfeeding. However, ibuprofen taken by mouth passes into breast milk in such small quantities that it is unlikely to harm the baby, hence topical ibuprofen is also unlikely to be harmful. As with all medicines, seek medical advice from your doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
Warning!
- This medicine is for external use only.
- Do not apply to broken skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and the moist membranes lining the inside of certain parts of the body, eg mouth, nasal passages (mucous membranes). Rinse with cold water if accidental contact occurs.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after applying this medicine, unless the hands are the area being treated.
- You should not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings, as these will enhance the absorption of the medicine into the body and may increase the risk of side effects.
- This medicine should not be used for longer than a few weeks unless otherwise advised by your doctor.
- Seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist if your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment.
- If you experience any side effects from this medicine, in particular a rash, stop using it and seek medical advice.
Adverse effects: Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
- Skin rashes.
- Abdominal pain.
- Indigestion (dyspepsia).
- Allergic reactions such as asthma, narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm), swelling of the lips, throat and tongue (angioedema), itchy blistering rash or anaphylactic shock.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
When it is used on unbroken skin this medicine is unlikely to be absorbed in sufficient amounts to affect other medicines that are being taken by mouth. However, if it is used with aspirin or other NSAIDs, eg ibuprofen taken by mouth, there may be an increased chance of side effects.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
