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Difflam Cream overview

Difflam Cream/ Difflam-P Cream is a topical analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent.

It is recommended as a short-term treatment for the relief of symptoms associated with painful inflammatory conditions of the musculo-skeletal system, including:

Acute inflammatory disorders such as myalgia and bursitis.

Traumatic conditions such as sprains, strains, contusions and the after-effects of fractures.

Difflam Cream/ Difflam-P Cream is well absorbed through the skin and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and local anaesthetic actions.

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Difflam Cream
Drug Class Description :

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (topical NSAIDs).

Generic Name :

benzydamine hydrochloride

Drug description :

Each tube of Difflam Cream/ Difflam-P Cream contains Benzydamine Hydrochloride 3% w/w.

Presentation :

Cream

Indications :

Difflam Cream/ Difflam-P Cream is a topical analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent.

It is recommended as a short-term treatment for the relief of symptoms associated with painful inflammatory conditions of the musculo-skeletal system, including:

Acute inflammatory disorders such as myalgia and bursitis.

Traumatic conditions such as sprains, strains, contusions and the after-effects of fractures.

Difflam Cream/ Difflam-P Cream is well absorbed through the skin and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and local anaesthetic actions.

Adult Dosage :

Difflam Cream/ Difflam-P Cream should be massaged lightly into the affected area. Depending on the size of the site to be treated, 35 - 85 mm (1 - 2 g) should be applied three times daily and at the discretion of the doctor, up to six times daily in more severe conditions. It is recommended that treatment be limited to not more than ten days.

Elderly Dosage :

No special dosage recommendations are made for elderly patients

Contra Indications :

Difflam Cream is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Special Precautions :

To avoid possible irritation, Difflam Cream/ Difflam-P Cream should be kept away from eyes and mucosal surfaces

Interactions :

None

Adverse Reactions :

Photosensitivity reactions have been reported and local skin reactions which have varied from erythema to papular eruption. The skin returned to normal on stopping treatment

Manufacturer :

Meda Pharmaceuticals

Drug Availability :

(P)

Drug Updated :

16 February 2012

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