LOFNAC GEL 30G

Lofnac Gel is a gel with multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients used externally to relieve pain and inflammation or swelling associated with musculoskeletal disorders. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. The active ingredients Lofnac Gel composition include the following:

• Linseed Oil BP –  3% w/w
• Diclofenac Diethylamine BP – 1.16%w/w
• Equivalent to Diclofenac Sodium – 1% w/w
• Methyl Salicylate BP  – 10% w/w
• Menthol BP –  5% w/w
• Preservative Benzyl Alcohol BP – 1% w/w
• Gel base  – q/s

Uses and Indications of Lofnac Gel

Lofnac Gel is for external use only

• It is a topical anti-inflammatory gel for the relief of pain and swelling.
• Diclofenac Sodium is the active ingredient in this Gel. Diclofenac Sodium belongs to a drug category called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics.
• This Gel is used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in a number of conditions affecting the joints and muscles.
• It is used to treat inflammation of tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints due to trauma (e.g. Sports injuries, sprains bruises), soft tissue rheumatism and localized rheumatic conditions e.g., bursitis and for aches and pains, back, neck and shoulder pain.
• Linolenic acid, present in the Linseed Oil is giving emollient effect.
• Menthol when applied to skin dilates the vessels, causing sensation of coldness followed by an analgesic effect. Menthol relieves itching and is used in rheumatic pains.
• Methyl Salicylate is readily absorbed through skin and used for the relief in lumbago, sciatica and rheumatic conditions.