Femgesic MR Gel

About this Medicine

Femgesic MR Gel is used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in your joints and muscles. It can be used to treat various conditions that affect the joints and muscles such as strains, sprains, backache, and sports injuries. Femgesic MR Gel is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. Apply it slowly and evenly to the affected area. Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages. Avoid applying on open wounds or infected skin. Avoid getting it into the eyes, mouth, or nose. Rinse with cold water in case of accidental exposure.The medicine is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects, however, it may cause rash in some people. If you experience any other symptoms on using the medicine, let your doctor know. To make sure it is safe for you, ask the advice of your doctor before using the medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The medicine should be kept away and out of reach of children to avoid harmful effects via licking.

How it Works

Femgesic MR Gel is a combination of five medicines: Cyclobenzaprine, Diclofenac diethylamine, Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, and Linseed Oil, that is used for pain relief. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles. Diclofenac diethylamine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) that works by blocking the release of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Methyl Salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (pain relievers). They work by first cooling the skin then warming it up. This cooling and warming up action interferes with the pain signal transmission through nerves. Linseed Oil decreases swelling through its anti-inflammatory properties.

Key Facts

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS

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