Deep Relief Triple Action Anti-Inflammatory Gel, 50g

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medicines that reduce the activity of your immune system (immunosuppressants), such as ciclosporin or tacrolimus You're less likely to have side effects with diclofenac gel or plasters. This is because less medicine gets into your body. But you may still get the same side effects, especially if you use a lot on a large area of skin. Most agents have cooling agents like menthol orcapsaicin,” says Dr. Rodriguez-Paez. This agent depletes the nerve cellsin the area of a chemical that’s important for sending pain signals to the brain. “They cause the skin to feel cool and then warm and they distract the nerve endings from the pain sensation thus relieving pain,” Dr. Rodriguez-Paez adds. “Usually the effect is short-lived; it goes away if not used frequently.” Side Effects

stomach ulcers – these can cause internal bleeding and anaemia; extra medicine to protect your stomach may be prescribed to help reduce this riskAches and pains can get in the way of living your best life and doing workouts and every day tasks. Pain relief creams can temporarily quell inflammation or reduce pain when applied directly to the skin. are looking for medicine for a child under 16 (do not give any medicine that contains aspirin to children under 16) you have a raised, itchy rash, or swollen or puffy skin – these can be signs of hives (urticaria) or oedema (swelling) signs of stomach bleeding - bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

skin being more sensitive to sunlight – stay out of bright sun and use a high factor sun cream (SPF 15 or above), even on cloudy days. Do not use a sunlamp or sunbeds. Taking more than your prescribed dose of diclofenac tablets, capsules or suppositories can be dangerous. It can cause side effects such as:

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel (hives, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, wheezing or trouble breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). a mild rash and dry or irritated, itchy or inflamed skin – use an emollient cream or ointment to moisturise, soothe and hydrate the affected area. If it does not get better within a week or you're worried, speak to a pharmacist or doctor. When you want to take the plaster or patch off, it helps to moisten it with some water first. Once you have taken it off, wash the affected skin and rub it gently in circular movements to remove any leftover glue. Topical anti-inflammatories work in the same way but, instead of having an effect on all of the body, they only work on the area to which you have applied them. When they are applied they are taken into (absorbed into) your skin. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.