Stingel (Diclofenac Sodium)

Adult use

Apply 2 - 4g to the affected area 3-4 times a day, gently rubbing it in to enhance absorption depending on the size of the painful area.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic or hypersensitive to its ingredients. Patients who are allergic to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or have asthma should be cautious, as this medication can trigger asthma attacks. Children under 6 years old and women in the third trimester of pregnancy should not use this medication. Patients with bronchial asthma may experience severe asthma attacks when using this medication, so it should be used cautiously. This product contains a substance called propylene glycol, so individuals allergic or hypersensitive to it should use caution. This medication can cause serious skin adverse reactions, and symptoms such as rashes, itching, red spots, dermatitis, blisters may occur, and if these symptoms arise, use should be stopped immediately and a doctor consulted. Long-term use over a large area can lead to systemic adverse reactions such as skin rashes, photosensitivity, breathing difficulties, asthma, or angioedema. While this medication helps alleviate symptoms, it is not a cure for the underlying cause and should only be used for symptom management. For inflammation accompanied by skin infections, it is advisable to use antibiotics or antifungals alongside this medication to avoid exacerbation of the infection, and to observe the condition carefully. When used for chronic conditions such as degenerative arthritis, other treatment methods should also be considered in addition to medication, and vigilance regarding possible adverse reactions is necessary. This medication may affect kidney function, and blood pressure control and kidney status should be carefully monitored when used in conjunction with certain diuretics. There is a risk of serious gastrointestinal problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, so especially when used with blood thinners like warfarin, symptoms of bleeding should be monitored closely. Two weeks after using this medication, the effectiveness and safety of the treatment should be re-evaluated. In the third trimester of pregnancy, this medication may be harmful to the fetus's heart and kidneys and should not be used; during the first and second trimesters, it should only be used at the minimum dose and for the shortest duration when absolutely necessary. Breastfeeding women should refrain from using this medication because it may pass into breast milk. Safety for children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution in use is required. Elderly patients may have a higher risk of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and kidney-related side effects when using this medication, so it should be used cautiously at the minimum dose. In cases of overdose, serious symptoms such as hypotension, renal failure, convulsions, gastrointestinal discomfort, and respiratory depression may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should not be applied to areas with skin wounds, infections, eczema, burns, or to the eyes or mucous membranes, and should not be used with occlusive dressings. Caution should be exercised when using it on areas with skin damage, as it may cause temporary irritation or tingling sensations.

Serious side effects

Exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe allergic reactions (hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing), asthma attacks, breathing difficulties, angioedema, severe skin adverse reactions, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, systemic adverse reactions, renal failure, hypotension, convulsions, gastrointestinal discomfort, respiratory function depression

Mild side effects

Itching, redness (hyperemia), stinging, dermatitis (rash, eczema, papules, vesicles, contact dermatitis, swelling, desquamation, roughness, irritation, blistering, rarely pigmentation, skin rash, pruritus, pain, swelling, erosion, generalized skin rash, photosensitivity.

Drug interactions

This medication should be used in consultation with a doctor or pharmacist if taken together with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), medications that disrupt hemostasis (e.g., warfarin), antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Colorless transparent gel

Package unit

50g/tube