Outwardly.
Adults and children over 12 years of age the drug is applied a thin layer on the painful area 3-4 times a day and lightly rubbed. The required amount of the drug depends on the size of the painful area. A single dose of the drug is 2-4 grams of ointment (which in terms of volume is comparable to the size of the hazelnut). The maximum allowed daily dose is 8 g of ointment.
Children from 6 to 12 years old apply not more than 2 times a day, a single dose of the drug to 2 g. "After applying the drug, the hands should be washed.
The duration of treatment depends on the indications and the effect observed. After 2 weeks of use, consult a physician.
If you forgot to apply the drug
If you forget to use the drug, do it as quickly as possible and continue to use as usual. Do not use a double dose if the previous time of the drug was missed.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Ointment should be applied only to intact skin, avoiding getting on open wounds. After applying, it is not necessary to apply an octoposion bandage. Do not allow the drug to reach the mucous membranes and eyes.
When using the drug together with other dosage forms of diclofenac, the maximum daily dose should be taken into account.
When applied to large areas of the skin for a long time, the risk of systemic side effects, characteristic of NSAIDs, increases.