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What you need to know before you use Olfen Gel

DO NOT use Olfen Gel if you: • are in the last 3 months of your pregnancy (see also pregnancy and breast-feeding section) • have an allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients in the product (see Section 6 ‘What Olfen Gel contains’). • have ever had an allergic reaction to diclofenac or other medicines used to treat pain, fever or inflammation, such as aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or ibuprofen. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to these medicines may include: asthma, wheezing or shortness of breath; skin rash or hives; swelling of the face or tongue; runny nose. This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age. Take special care with Olfen Gel • Do not apply the gel to skin that has (i) a rash or eczema (ii) cuts or open wounds. Stop the treatment if a skin rash develops after applying the product. • Avoid applying on large areas of skin and over a prolonged period of time, unless under medical advice. • Due to an increased possibility of side effects, take care if you are using any other medicine containing diclofenac or painkillers known as NSAIDs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen. • Be careful when sunbathing or using sun lamps as your skin may be more sensitive to sunlight. • If you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer (or a history of), tell your doctor or pharmacist before using the gel. • Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Olfen Gel must not be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy, as it could harm your unborn child or cause problems at delivery. Olfen Gel should only be used under medical advice during the first 6 months of pregnancy and the dose should be kept as low and duration of treatment as short as possible. Olfen Gel should only be used under medical advice during breast-feeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. However, Olfen Gel should not be applied on the breasts of nursing mothers nor elsewhere on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period of time. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Voltarol Emulgel, when used as directed, is not expected to have any effect on your ability to drive or use machines. Important information about some of the ingredients of Olfen Gel The gel formulation contains propylene glycol and benzyl benzoate, which may cause mild localised skin irritation in some people