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Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief (Pharmacy Health) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: diclofenac

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHARMACY HEALTH ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PAIN RELIEF gel diclofenac sodium 10mg/g tube

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Short term (up to 2 weeks) local symptomatic treatment of the folowing musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions: a) acute soft tissue injuries, including sprains, tendinitis and sports injury; b) localised forms of soft tissue rheumatism, e.g. tendinitis and bursitis.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Gel
  • Topical
  • Slightly yellow gel.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Do not Freeze
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 120 g pack
  • 20g, 50g, 100g pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient diclofenac

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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