DOLAUT 40 MG/G GEL BOTTLE WITH 25 G DISPENSER

Name
DOLAUT 40 mg/g gel
Diclofenac Sodium


What is it and what is it for?
Dolaut contains the active substance diclofenac, which belongs to the category of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

It is used for the local treatment of painful and inflammatory (phlogistic) conditions of a rheumatic or traumatic nature of:
- joints
- muscles
- tendons
- ligaments

Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Dolaut
- if you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you have suffered in the past from asthma attacks, hives or acute inflammation of the nose (rhinitis) after using other medicines against inflammation (acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs);
- if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy;
- if you are a child or adolescent under 14 years of age.


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Dolaut.

If you use the medicine on large areas of skin and for a prolonged period, the possibility of adverse events that may affect the entire body (systemic) cannot be excluded.

Therefore, particularly in patients with previous stomach and/or intestinal (gastrointestinal) diseases, the occurrence of side effects throughout the body such as nausea, a gastric disorder causing pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen (dyspepsia), heartburn (pyrosis), excitement, altered taste, and inflammation of the eye (conjunctivitis) cannot be ruled out with Dolaut.

Apply Dolaut (topical) only to intact, non-diseased skin, and not to open wounds or lesions. Dolaut should not come into contact with the eyes or mouth (mucous membranes) and should not be swallowed.

Stop treatment if you notice redness of the skin (rash) after applying the medicine.

Dolaut can be used on the skin and possibly covered with a simple bandage, but it should not be used with a bandage that does not allow air to pass through.

The use, especially if prolonged, of products for skin use can give rise to allergic reactions: in this case, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor to start an appropriate therapy.

Children and adolescents
Use in children and adolescents under 14 years of age is contraindicated.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Adverse reactions are listed by frequency, in decreasing order.

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
• skin rash
• skin inflammations (eczema, erythema, dermatitis, including contact dermatitis)
• itching

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
• inflammation of the skin with the appearance of blisters (bullous dermatitis)

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
• hypersensitivity (including urticaria), rapid swelling of the skin and mucous membranes (angioedema)
• skin rash with pustules
• asthma
• skin reactions to light (photosensitivity).

Unknown side effects:
• burning sensation at the application site
• dry skin

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.