Description

Brand Name: Inalgex Gel 10% w/v

Generic Name: Etofenamate 100 mg/ g

Mechanism of Action.
Etofenamate is an NSAID applied topically for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal, joint and soft tissue disorders.

Indications
Pain and inflammation.

Dosage
Adult : 10% preparation apply as directed.

Dosage
Pain and inflammation

Adult:
Apply 10% conc topically on affected area 2 -3 times a day

Contraindications.
Active peptic ulceration. Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy (3rd trimester).

Special Precautions.
Use with caution in patients with infections, asthma, allergic disorders, haemorrhagic disorders, hypertension, and impaired renal, hepatic, cardiac function, history of peptic ulcer disease. Monitor for the development of blood, kidney, liver, or eye disorders. Elderly.

Adverse Drug Reactions
GI disturbances, such as GI discomfort, nausea and diarrhoea. Headache, vertigo, dizziness, nervousness, tinnitus, depression, drowsiness and insomnia.

Hypersensitivity reactions such as fever, angioedema, bronchospasm, and rashes. Anaemias, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, eosinophilia and agranulocytosis.

Food Interaction
Take with food or milk to reduce risk of GI irritation.

Lab Interference
May interfere with thyroid function tests.