INTAGESIC PLUS GEL

INTAGESIC PLUS GEL belongs to a class of NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and is a combination of three medicines which include Diclofenac, Methyl salicylate and Menthol. It is primarily used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness (pain on touching) of one or more joints characterized by joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain which are responsible for causing pain and symptoms of inflammation such as redness and swelling. Methyl salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (applied directly to relieve pain). They work initially by cooling the skin followed by warming it up. This action helps in improving blood circulation anda provides relief from the pain.

INTAGESIC PLUS GEL is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Like all medicines, INTAGESIC PLUS GEL can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You might experience side effects such as burning or stinging sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. Most of these side effects of INTAGESIC PLUS GEL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor. Even though medicines used topically (directly applied) on the skin are not normally affected by any other medicines, you should inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine. Also, inform your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to diclofenac or any other medicines in the past, ever had signs of any lung, liver, kidney-related diseases/disorders, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea). Please tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding to avoid unnecessary risks.

INTAGESIC PLUS GEL is a combination of three medicines. Here, diclofenac works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain which are responsible for causing pain and signs of inflammation such as redness and swelling. On the other hand, methyl salicylate and menthol work by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm. This action helps in the improvement of blood circulation and thus provides relief from pain.

Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with INTAGESIC PLUS GEL as it may lead to an increased risk of liver damage. Patients with stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease should not take INTAGESIC PLUS GEL. Besides this, it should be avoided during the last trimester of pregnancy, unless the doctor has prescribed you. If you have a severe allergy to painkillers and have conditions like asthma, rhinitis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), or skin rashes, immediately stop taking INTAGESIC PLUS GEL.

INTAGESIC PLUS GEL increases the risk of bleeding if taken along with alcohol. Thus, it is advised not to intake alcohol while taking INTAGESIC PLUS GEL.