MOMENDOL "10% GEL"50 G TUBE"

Name
MOMENDOL 10% gel
Naproxen


What is it and what is it used for?
Momendol gel belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics for topical use. Momendol gel is used for the local treatment of muscle and joint pain, such as: muscle pain (myalgia), lower back pain, stiff neck, inflammation of a bursa near a joint or tendon (bursitis), tendon inflammation (tendinitis), inflammation of the synovial sheath surrounding tendons (tenosynovitis), inflammation of the tissue around a joint (periarthritis), muscle strains, bruises, and hematomas.
Momendol gel can also be used as an adjuvant in rehabilitation following trauma and/or orthopedic surgery.
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 MOMENDOL GEL
- if you are allergic to naproxen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- during the third trimester of pregnancy (see "Pregnancy, breastfeeding").


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Momendol gel:
- if you have allergic reactions such as asthma, urticaria, rhinitis, nasal polyps, angioedema, and anaphylactic reactions induced by acetylsalicylic acid and/or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- if you are using other medicines that require caution, see the next paragraph "Other medicines and Momendol gel".

The product should not be applied to eyes, mucous membranes, wounds and/or skin lesions.
To avoid possible hypersensitivity or photosensitivity reactions, do not expose yourself to direct sunlight, including solariums and tanning lamps or beds, during treatment and for two weeks after (see "Possible side effects").
Discontinue treatment if skin rash or irritation occurs.
This medicine contains a fragrance containing D-Limonene. D-Limonene may cause allergic reactions.



Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Momendol gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
• redness of the skin (erythema),
• itching,
• skin irritation,
• sensation of heat or burning,
• skin rash in the area of ​​application of the gel (contact dermatitis),
• formation of vesicles (bullous eruption),
• photosensitivity reaction,
• hypersensitivity reaction,
• heat at the application site.

Prolonged use of topical medications may cause hypersensitivity reactions. If this occurs, discontinue treatment, consult your doctor, and report the incident.

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.