Indications:
Almiral gel is used to relieve pain and swelling in a number of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles.
Almiral gel relieves rheumatic and muscular pain, and reduces swelling and inflammation, eg injuries involving the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. For relief of sprains, strains, bruises, backache, tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow) and for localized and mild arthritis.
 
 
How to Use:
 Before first use, pierce the sealing membrane of the tube with spiked top of cap.
Gently squeeze out a small amount of gel from the tube and apply to the painful or swollen area, slowly rubbing into the skin. The amount needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area; an amount ranging in size from a cherry to a walnut will usually be sufficient.
The patient may notice a slight cooling effect when the patient rubs the gel in.
Wash the hands after rubbing in Almiral gel, unless of course they are the site being treated.
 
Special Precautions:
Do not apply to skin with conditions such as cuts, open wounds, or on skin that has a rash or eczema. Discontinue the treatment if a skin rash develops after applying the product. Do not use more than directed or for a longer period of time than directed, unless told by a doctor.
Almiral gel is for external use only. Do not use it in the mouth. Do not swallow it.
A brace or wrap commonly used for injuries like sprains can be used but do not use under airtight (plastic) bandages.
 
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to diclofenac or other medicines used to treat pain, fever or inflammation, such as ibuprofen or acetylsalicylic acid, or to any ingredients in the formulation.
If the patient is in the last 3 months of pregnancy.