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Osteokare

Topical Muscle Relaxant

DECOLGEL 30 GEL
Description
Muscle spasm: Muscle Spasm is an unexpected, sudden, abrupt involuntary contraction or over shortening of any single muscle or group of muscles. It occurs due to abrupt entry of calcium ion into the muscle. Muscle spasm is key factor responsible for chronic pain.

Inflammation: Inflammation is the tissue injury associated with the pain, fever, redness, swelling, and loss of function.

Muscle relaxants: Muscle relaxants are used in the symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions. Muscle relaxants reduce muscle tone & stiffness and are used in the treatment of muscle spasm.
Indications
Low back pain, Dorsal pain, Neck pain
Sport injuries
Myalgia and Polymyalgia of any origin
Sprain/Strains
Spondylitis
Osteoarthritis
Composition
Diclofenac sodium BP (Eq. to Diclofenac sodium 1.0% w/w)
1.16% w/w

Thiocolchicoside IP
0.125% w/w

Linseed oil BP
3% w/w

Methyl salicylate IP
10% w/w

Menthol IP
5% w/w

Benzyl alcohol IP
1% w/w

Gel Base
q.s

Dosage
Gently rub the gel until it is evenly distributed.
 

Advantages
No GI side effect like diarrhoea which is caused by oral administration of thiocolchicoside
No GI side effects like gastritis/gastric ulcers caused by administration of NSAID’s
Localized action at the site of pain/spasm
No sedation
Quicker relief
Precautions
Do not apply the medication to skin that is broken, peeling, infected, or covered with a rash.
Decolgel is only for use on the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth
Presentation
Available as a tube of 30 mg