Table of contents:
- What Drug Diethylamine Salicylate?
- What is diethylamine salicylate for?
- Diethylamine Salicylate Dosage
- How to use Diethylamine Salicylate?
- Diethylamine Salicylate side effects
- What is the dosage for diethylamine salicylate for adults?
- Diethylamine Salicylate Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What side effects can be experienced due to diethylamine salicylate?
- Diethylamine Salicylate Drug Interactions
- What should be known before using diethylamine salicylate?
- Is diethylamine salicylate safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Diethylamine Salicylate overdose
- What medicines may interact with diethylamine salicylate?
- Can food or alcohol interact with diethylamine salicylate?
- What health conditions may interact with diethylamine salicylate?
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
What Drug Diethylamine Salicylate?
What is diethylamine salicylate for?
Diethylamine Salicylate is a drug used to reduce pain due to rheumatism and other minor muscle conditions including back pain, fibrositis, sciatica, bruises and muscle tension.
Diethylamine Salicylate Dosage
How to use Diethylamine Salicylate?
Diethylamine salicylate is a drug that is used applied topically to the skin.
For adults and children over 6 years of age, please apply a small amount to the affected area and massage until the cream is fully absorbed. Always try Algesal first on a small area of skin. Just use a little. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas of skin. Apply 3 times a day to the sore area. Wash hands well after use.
For children under 6 years, it is not recommended for use in children of this age. If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days of treatment, you should seek doctor's advice.
How to store Diethylamine Salicylate?
Diethylamine salicylate is a drug that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Diethylamine Salicylate side effects
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage for diethylamine salicylate for adults?
For joint disorders
The adult dose for diethylamine salicylate is 1% cream. Apply it to the affected area
What is the dosage of Diethylamine Salicylate for children?
Diethylamine Salicylate is a drug that is not recommended for children under 6 years of age
In what dosages is Diethylamine Salicylate available?
Diethylamine salicylate is a drug available in 50 grams and 100 grams of cream
Diethylamine Salicylate Drug Warnings and Cautions
What side effects can be experienced due to diethylamine salicylate?
What side effects may be experienced due to Diethylamine Salicylate?
Like all medicines, Diethylamine salicylate can have side effects, which are usually mild, although these effects do not affect everyone. Temporary skin reactions such as redness, burning and rash may occur. You may experience discomfort if you use this medication in hot weather or after a hot shower or if you have sensitive skin.
Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about side effects, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Diethylamine Salicylate Drug Interactions
What should be known before using diethylamine salicylate?
Do not use medication if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients of Algesal
- You are allergic to aspirin or drugs such as aspirin
- damaged skin surface
- children under 6 years of age or have a history of seizures
Is diethylamine salicylate safe for pregnant and lactating women?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or are breastfeeding. Algesals should not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor has told you to do so.
Diethylamine Salicylate overdose
What medicines may interact with diethylamine salicylate?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.
Using this medication with some of the medicines below is not usually recommended, but in some cases it may be necessary. If both drugs are prescribed for you, your doctor will usually change the dosage or determine how often you should take them.
- drugs used to prevent blood clots such as warfarin, the anti-clotting effect can be increased by using Algesals
- Methotrexate is used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis or certain cancers, as using Algesal can cause toxic levels of methotrexate in the blood.
- any other medicines including those purchased without a prescription
Can food or alcohol interact with diethylamine salicylate?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions may interact with diethylamine salicylate?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- asthma
- You are too old. Using too much can cause agitation and confusion.
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
If you accidentally apply Algesal to a large area of skin and feel unwell contact your doctor immediately
Use on large areas of skin can cause too much of the drug to be absorbed and leave you feeling restless and confused.
Call your doctor if you accidentally swallow it. Bring a medicine pack to show you what medication you have swallowed
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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