Gelium 1% Gel

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Gelium 1% Gel, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Gelium 1% Gel as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 71.42
Packing: 30.0 gm in 1 tube
Salt Combination: Diclofenac (1% w/w)
Brand: Emdrix Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Uses: Pain relief

Description

Gelium 1% Gel is a pain-relieving medicine
It is used to treat various types of pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal injuries
It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible
Gelium 1% Gel is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse
Do not self-administer this medicine at home
Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke
Consult your doctor in case any injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness are observed.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, and injection site reactions
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment
Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Gelium 1% Gel should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gelium 1% Gel may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Gelium 1% Gel should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gelium 1% Gel may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Gelium 1% Gel may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Gelium 1% Gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Gelium 1% Gel is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gelium 1% Gel. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (acetic acid)
Therapeutic class:	PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Phenylacetic acid Derivative

Uses of Gelium 1% Gel

In Pain relief Gelium 1% Gel belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
It is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles
It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain
It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit
Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous
In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time
This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.