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Difen Gel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Difen Gel have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Difen Gel is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Difen Gel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Difen Gel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Difen Gel has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Difen Gel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Difen Gel related warnings section.
Difen Gel is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Difen Gel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Difen Gel have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Difen Gel is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Difen Gel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Difen Gel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Difen. If you are pregnant, do not take Difen without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Difen Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Difen on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Difen Gel on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Difen on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Difen Gel on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Difen on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Difen Gel on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Difen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Difen Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Difen Gel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Difen Gel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Difen Gel as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Difen Gel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Difen Gel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Difen Gel
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Difen Gel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Difen Gel
Taking Difen Gel with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, long-term use of Difen can cause renal failure. Do not take it without doctor's advice. Otherwise, It may lead to several kidney related problems.
No, Difen can't be taken at the same time until unless prescribed by your doctor because it can significantly reduce the bioavailability of amoxicillin due to which the effectiveness of amoxicillin will decrease.
Yes, Difen is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.
No, Difen is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
Discontinuation of Difen on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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