1. What Motusol Rx 2.32 % w/w Gel is and what it is used for
Motusol Rx 2.32 % w/w Gel contains the active substance diclofenac which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Motusol Rx 2.32 % w/w Gel is indicated in adults and adolescents aged 14 years and over.
For adults
For the symptomatic treatment of pain:
– in acute strains, sprains or contusions following blunt traumas
– of the soft tissues close to the joint (e.g. bursae, tendons, tendon sheaths, ligaments, muscle insertions
and joint capsules) in osteoarthritis of knee and finger joints;
– in epicondylitis (inflammation of the tendon insertions in the area of the elbow, also called tennis
elbow or golfer elbow);
– in acute muscular pain, e.g in the back area.
For adolescents aged 14 years and over
For short-term treatment.
For local, symptomatic treatment of pain in acute strains, sprains or contusions following blunt trauma.
The active substance is diclofenac.
1 g contains 23.2 mg diclofenac diethylamine corresponding to 20 mg diclofenac sodium
The other ingredients are isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol (E1520), cocoyl caprylocaprate, liquid paraffin, carbomer, macrogol cetostearyl ether, diethylamine, oleic acid (E570), butylhydroxytoluene (E321), fragrance (containing citronellol, geraniol,
Side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Some rare and very rare side effects may be serious
If you experience any of the following signs of allergy, stop using Motusol Max and tell a doctor or pharmacist immediately.
- Skin rash with blisters; hives (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people).
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people).
Other side effects are possible:
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Skin rash, itching, reddening, eczema, dermatitis, (inflammation of the skin) including contact dermatitis.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Motusol Max.
You are more likely to get asthma attacks (so- called analgesic intolerance/ analgesic asthma), local skin or mucous membrane swelling (so- called quincke oedema) or hives than other patients.
If you suffer from asthma, hay fever, swelling of the nasal membrane (so- called nasal polyps) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic respiratory tract infections (particularly associated with hay fever-like symptoms) or hypersensitivity to other painkillers and anti- rheumatic medicines of any kind.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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