NOTICE
ANSM - Updated on : 07/09/2023
Product name
DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel
Diclofenac sodium
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Please read this leaflet carefully before using this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as it is described in this leaflet or by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist for advice and information.
- If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
- You should contact your doctor if you do not feel better or feel worse after 4 days.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
What does this leaflet contain?
1. What is DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel and what is it used for?
2. What do I need to know before using DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel?
3. How do I use DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How do I keep DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic class: NON-STEROIDIC ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOR TOPICAL USE - ATC code: M02AA15
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, derived from phenylacetic acid of the arylcarboxylic acid group, with local, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity.
This medicine is indicated for short-term local treatment of mild trauma, sprains and contusions in adults and adolescents aged 15 and over.
You should consult your doctor if you do not feel any improvement or if you feel worse after 4 days.
2. WHAT DO I HAVE TO KNOW BEFORE USING DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel?
Never use DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel:
- If you are allergic to diclofenac or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, as listed in section 6.
- If you are pregnant, from the beginning of the 6th month of pregnancy (beyond 24 weeks of amenorrhea).
- Injured skin, whatever the lesion: oozing dermatitis, eczema, infected lesions, burns or wounds.
- History of allergy or hypersensitivity (occurrence of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or acute rhinitis) triggered by a drug containing diclofenac, acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- For children and adolescents under 15 years of age.
Warnings and precautions
Take special care with DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel:
Do not swallow.
Do not apply to mucous membranes or eyes.
Apply only to the painful area, on intact, healthy skin with no sores, open lesions or skin with a deczema rash.
After application:
- Hands should be wiped dry with absorbent paper (for example), then washed, except if the site to be treated is involved. Absorbent paper should be disposed of in the garbage can after use.
- Wait for DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL to dry before taking a shower or bath.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If discomfort persists, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you develop a rash after using this product, discontinue use immediately. If this occurs, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL should be used with caution in patients with a history of :
- stomach or intestinal ulcer, intestinal inflammation, kidney or liver disease (renal or hepatic insufficiency) or blood coagulation disorder (bleeding diathesis),
- bronchial asthma or allergic disease.
Dosage should be kept as low as possible for the shortest time necessary to relieve pain.
To reduce the risk of photosensitization, avoid exposure to sunlight (even hazy sunlight or UV cabins).
See " DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2% gel contains perfume, propylene glycol and butylated hydroxytoluene" for skin and allergic reactions.
Do not use under an occlusive dressing, but a bandage or compress may be used. If there is no improvement after 4 days or if symptoms worsen, consult a doctor.
In the event of intensive use, the physiotherapist should wear gloves.
Children and adolescents (under 15)
There are limited data on safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 15 years of age (see "Never use DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2% gel in the following situations").
Other medicines and DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.
This medicine contains diclofenac. Other medicines contain diclofenac, particularly certain oral medicines. Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the maximum recommended doses (see "Dosage" and "Administration").
DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel with food, drink and alcohol
Not applicable.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Pregnancy
Before the beginning of the 6th month of pregnancy (up to the 24th week of amenorrhea), you should not take this medicine unless absolutely necessary, as determined by your doctor, due to the potential risk of miscarriage or malformations. In such cases, the dose should be kept as low as possible and the duration of treatment as short as possible.
From the beginning of the 6th month to the end of pregnancy (beyond the 24th week of amenorrhea), this medicine is contraindicated. You should NEVER take this medicine, as its effects on your child may have serious or even fatal consequences, particularly on the heart, lungs and/or kidneys, even with a single dose.
If you have taken this medicine when you were pregnant, tell your obstetrician-gynecologist immediately, so that suitable monitoring can be offered to you if necessary.
Breast-feeding
As this drug passes into breast milk, it is not recommended to use it while breast-feeding.
If you are breast-feeding, do not apply this product to your breasts.
Fertility
This drug, like all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may impair fertility in women, leading to difficulties in becoming pregnant, which may be reversible on discontinuation of treatment. Inform your doctor if you are planning a pregnancy or have difficulty conceiving.
Sportsmen
Not applicable.
Driving and use of machinery
Topical application of diclofenac has no effect on the ability to drive or operate machinery.
DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel contains perfume, propylene glycol and butylated hydroxytoluene.
This medicine contains propylene glycol and may cause skin irritation.
This medicine contains butylated hydroxytoluene (E321) and may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes.
This product contains perfume containing hexyl benzoate and dipropylene glycol, which may cause local irritation, citral and leugenol, which may cause allergic reactions.
3. HOW DO I USE DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel?
Always use this medicine exactly as instructed in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if in doubt.
Do not use this gel in children (under 15 years of age).
Dosage
1 application, 2 times a day (preferably morning and evening) on the painful area. The quantity required depends on the size of the painful area: the dose administered for each application should not exceed 2.5 g of gel.
Method of administration
Local use.
EXTERNAL USE.
Gently massage the gel into the painful or inflammatory area for a prolonged period. After application:
- Hands should be wiped with absorbent paper (for example), then washed, except if the site to be treated is involved. Absorbent paper should be disposed of in the garbage can after use.
- Wait for DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL to dry before showering or bathing.
Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment is limited to 4 days. If pain persists beyond this period, a doctor should be consulted.
If you have used more DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2% gel than you should have
In case of overdose or accidental intoxication, wipe off excess gel with absorbent paper, rinse thoroughly with water and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
If you forget to use DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel
If you accidentally miss a dose, wait until your next dose and continue your treatment as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for the one you forgot to take.
If you stop using DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this drug may cause undesirable effects, but they do not occur systematically in everyone.
Some rare and very rare side effects may be severe.
If you experience any of the following signs of allergy, discontinue use immediately and inform your doctor or pharmacist.
- Allergic skin reactions: rash (with or without pimples), urticaria, bullae.
- Respiratory problems such as asthma attacks (short, noisy breath, impression of reduced respiratory capacity).
- General manifestations of anaphylaxis (swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat).
- More frequently, adverse reactions, generally mild and transient, may occur:
- Local skin reactions such as redness, itching, skin irritation, erosion or local ulceration.
- Very rarely, increased sensitivity to sunlight.
- Other general effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, depending on the amount of gel applied, the surface treated and its condition, the duration of treatment and whether or not a closed dressing is used (digestive, renal effects).
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM) and the network of Centres Régionaux de Pharmacovigilance - Website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information on drug safety.
5. HOW TO CONSERVE DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2%, gel?
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date indicated on the packaging and on the tube after EXP. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.
Use within 30 days of first opening.
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Do not refrigerate. Do not freeze.
Do not dispose of any medicine down the drain or in the household waste. Ask your pharmacist to dispose of any medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2% gel contains
- The active substance is :
Diethylamine diclofenac.................................................................................................... 2.32 g
Quantity corresponding to diclofenac sodium.......................................................................... 2.00 g
For 100 g of gel.
- Other excipients are :
Propylene glycol (E1520), oleyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butylated hydroxytoluene (E321), diethylamine, light liquid kerosene, macrogol cetostearyl ether, carbomer 980 F, cocoyl caprylocaprate, perfumed cream (containing dipropylene glycol, hexyl benzoate, citral, leugenol), purified water.
What DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL 2% gel is and what it contains
DICLOFENAC BGR CONSEIL is a homogeneous white gel in an aluminium tube bound to an HDPE shoulder sealed by a top seal and a polypropylene screw cap.
Box of 1 tube of 30 g.
Marketing authorization holder
BIOGARAN
15, BOULEVARD CHARLES DE GAULLE
92700 COLOMBES
Marketing authorization holder
BIOGARAN
15, BOULEVARD CHARLES DE GAULLE
92700 COLOMBES
Manufacturer
Kern Pharma S.L.
Calle Venus 72 - Poligono Industrial Colon II
Terrassa Barcelona 08228
Spain
Product names in member states of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
The last date on which this leaflet was revised was :
[to be completed subsequently by the holder].
Other
Detailed information on this drug is available on the ANSM (France) website.
HEALTH ADVICE/EDUCATION
Caution : If you are completely functionally impotent, i.e. you cannot use your limb, or if you have a large hematoma ("bruise"), you should consult your doctor immediately.
If you have just suffered a trauma or contusion, you can use the gel for up to 4 days to relieve your pain. Do not resume sports or strenuous exercise until the pain has completely disappeared.
In addition, in the event of :
Ankle sprain
You should consult your doctor, who will determine whether an X-ray and orthopedic treatment are necessary:
- if you can't stand on your leg at all to take four steps,
- or if a hematoma (bruise) appears within 24 to 48 hours,
- or if there is very significant deformity or swelling.
Knee injury
You should consult your doctor, who will determine whether X-rays and orthopedic treatment are necessary:
- in case of severe knee swelling, with or without hematoma,
- and/or if you are unable to bear weight.