Indications And Dose
SOLARAZE ® Actinic keratosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply twice daily for 60–90 days, to be applied thinly; maximum 8 g per day
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SOLARAZE ® Actinic keratosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply twice daily for 60–90 days, to be applied thinly; maximum 8 g per day
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Avoid contact with eyes. avoid contact with inflamed or broken skin. avoid contact with mucous membranes. not for use with occlusive dressings. topical application of large amounts can result in systemic effects, including hypersensitivity and asthma (renal disease has also been reported)
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Contra-indicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to aspirin or any other NSAID—which includes those in whom attacks of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID.
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Caution— topical preparations not generally suitable for children.
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→Appendix 1: NSAIDs
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▶Common or very common Conjunctivitis. muscle tone increased. oedema. rash (discontinue). sensation abnormal. skin reactions. skin ulcer ▶Uncommon Abdominal pain. alopecia. diarrhoea. eye pain . haemorrhage. lacrimation disorder. nausea. seborrhoea ▶Rare or very rare Acute kidney injury. angioedema. asthma. hypersensitivity. photosensitivity reaction. rash pustular ▶Frequency not known Hair colour changes SIDE-EFFECTS, FURTHER INFORMATION Topical application of large amounts of diclofenac can result in systemic effects.
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Patient packs for topical preparations carry a warning to avoid during pregnancy.
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Patient packs for topical preparations carry a warning to avoid during breast-feeding.
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For topical preparations, apply with gentle massage only.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Gel EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzyl alcohol, fragrances, propylene glycol ▶Solaraze (Almirall Ltd) Diclofenac sodium 30 mg per 1 gram Solaraze 3% gel | 50 gram P £38.30 DT = £38.30 | 100 gram P £76.60 ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS › ANTIMETABOLITES
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For topical preparations, patients and their carers should be advised to wash hands immediately after use. Photosensitivity Patients should be advised against excessive exposure to sunlight of area treated in order to avoid possibility of photosensitivity.
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Apply twice daily for 60–90 days, to be applied
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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