Diclac Max Relief gel contains the active substance diclofenac diethylamine which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Diclac Max Relief is used in adults and adolescents aged 14 years and over: for the treatment of mild to moderate pain associated with muscle and joint injuries, such as sports injuries. This medicine is intended for short term treatment.

How To Use

·       Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

·       Adults and adolescent aged 14 years and older.

·       Diclac Max Relief gel is used 2 times a day (preferably morning and evening).

·       Depending on the size of the affected site to be treated, a cherry to walnut sized quantity, corresponding to 2 - 4 g of gel is required.

·       The maximum daily dose is 8 g of gel.

·       Elderly patients No special dose adjustment is necessary. If you are elderly, you should pay special attention to side effects and, if necessary, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

·       Impaired kidney or liver function No dose reduction is necessary.

·       Use in children and adolescents (under 14 years) This medicine is contraindicated in children and adolescents under 14 years.

Other medicines and Diclac Max Relief gel

·       Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. In intended, cutaneous use of Diclac Max Relief gel no interactions have become known so far.

·       Pregnancy and breast-feeding - If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

·       Pregnancy - Do not use Diclac Max Relief gel if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy. You should not use Diclac Max Relief gel during the first 6 months of pregnancy unless clearly necessary and advised by your doctor. If you need treatment during this period, the lowest dose for the shortest time possible should be used. Oral forms (e.g. tablets) of Diclofenac formulation can cause adverse effects in your unborn baby. It is not known if the same risk applies to Diclac Max Relief gel when it is used on the skin.

·       Breast-feeding Diclac Max Relief gel should only be used under medical advice during breast-feeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. Do not apply Diclac Max Relief gel on the breasts if you are a nursing mother nor elsewhere on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period of time.