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NUDURA-L RELIEF GEL
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NUDURA-L RELIEF GEL

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMINE BP3.48% W/WEQ TO DICLO SODIUM 3% W/W + LI

NUDURA-L RELIEF GEL is a topical gel of diclofenac diethylamine 3.48% w/w, equivalent to diclofenac sodium 3% w/w, with linseed oil. This is a higher-strength topical NSAID for localised musculoskeletal pain — sprains, strains, backache, joint pain and sports injury.

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01

Benefits

  • The higher 3% diclofenac concentration delivers more drug to the underlying tissue than standard 1% topical preparations.
  • The diethylamine salt penetrates the skin more readily than the sodium salt.
  • Topical delivery achieves useful local tissue levels with far lower systemic exposure than an oral NSAID.
  • Avoids the gastric, renal and cardiovascular risks that limit oral NSAIDs, particularly in the elderly.
  • Useful alongside oral treatment, or alone where oral NSAIDs are contraindicated.
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Side effects

Not everyone gets these. Most are mild and settle as the course finishes.

Common
  • Burning, warmth or tingling at the application site
  • Local redness
  • Dryness or itching of the treated skin
  • Rash at the application site
Less common
  • Contact dermatitis with persistent redness and itching
  • Increased sensitivity to sunlight in the treated area
  • Rash spreading beyond the application site
  • Peeling of the treated skin
Stop and get medical help if any of these occur
  • Severe burning, blistering or ulceration of the treated skin
  • Wheeze or breathlessness after application, particularly in aspirin-sensitive asthma
  • Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing
  • Widespread rash with blistering or peeling skin
  • Black or tarry stools, which can occur with heavy prolonged topical NSAID use
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Precautions

  • For external use only. Do not apply to broken skin, open wounds, burns, eczematous skin or mucous membranes.
  • Contraindicated in NSAID or aspirin hypersensitivity, including aspirin-sensitive asthma.
  • At this higher strength, systemic absorption is greater — do not use on large areas or for prolonged periods, and take particular care in renal impairment or alongside oral NSAIDs.
  • Do not use with a heating pad or under an occlusive dressing.
  • Avoid in the third trimester of pregnancy; use earlier in pregnancy or while breastfeeding only on medical advice.
  • Wash hands after application and avoid contact with the eyes.
  • Avoid sun exposure of the treated area.
  • Persistent pain, marked swelling, deformity or pain after significant injury needs assessment.