Composition
Diclofenac Sodium............1% (in aqueous alcoholic gel base).

Properties:
Rheumarene gel is a non-steroidal anti inflammatory preparation with analgesic effects. Rheumarene gel acts by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. Rheumarene is rapidly & almost completely absorbed. Rheumarene gel is well tolerated by the skin, and has better relative penetration and bioavailability than other local Diclofenac prepared in emulsion base.
Rheumarene gel is accumulated in the inflamed tissues to combat inflammation, relieve pain, tenderness and edema. Rheumarene gel is non greasy, colorless, washable, does not stains clothes and leaves a pleasant sensation of coolness and soothing.

Indications:
► Rheumarene gel is a local treatment for the conditions characterized by pain and inflammation such as:
► Local rheumatic diseases as osteoarthritis, low back pain, etc.....
► Traumatic inflammation of joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles.
► Musculoskeletal disorders a s brurutis, tenosynovitis, etc.........
► Types of neuritis and neuralgia as sciatica.

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to diclofenac, to the gel base or to any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Precautions:
Rheumarene gel should not be applied to skin wounds or open injuries, but only to intact skin surfaces.
It should not be allowed to come into contact with the eyes or with mucous membranes.

Dosage & route of administration & duration:
Rheumarene gel should be applied 3-4 times daily to the affected area with gentle rub.

Side effects:
Rheumarene gel is well tolerated but sometimes reddening, itching or skin rash may occur.

Presentation:
Tube of 20 g.