Manufacturer: Novartis India Ltd
Salt Composition : Diclofenac
Tube of 30gm Gel
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Ankyek Gel may be used 2 to 4 times a day on the affected area depending on how severe your condition is. It should be applied slowly and evenly to the skin until it is rubbed in. You should not use it too often and you should not cover the treated area with a bandage or plaster.
How Ankyek Gel works. Ankyek Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) on the skin.
However, the intrinsic absorption of diclofenac sodium is also fast and it is not being the rate limiting factor in the bioavailability of diclofenac sodium, its decrease upto about 18 minutes (0.31 +/- 0.05 hr) from 11 minutes (0.19 +/- 0.02 hr) produces a null difference as the net effect on bioavailability, ..
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ankyek
Application site irritation
Edema (swelling)
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Itching
Flatulence
Indigestion
Pain in extremities
Ankyek Gel is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and you should not use it if you are already taking diclofenac (or other similar) tablets.
Ankyek Gel is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Use with caution
Ankyek Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Ankyek Gel is used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in your joints and muscles. It can be used to treat various injuries such as sprains, strains and bruises. It can also be used for tendonitis (such as tennis elbow) and osteoarthritis.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as valsartan, losartan), cidofovir, corticosteroids (such as dexamethasone, prednisone), lithium, methotrexate, "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide).
Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Store below 30°C
Ankyek Gel is applied to the skin to relieve inflammation and pain of joints and muscles.
It is less likely to cause stomach side effects as compared to oral medication.
Gently massage it into the skin of the affected area.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages as these may increase the risk of side effects.
Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
It may increase the risk of sunburn. Avoid exposing the treated area of skin to excessive sunlight.
Do not use it for longer than 14 days unless recommended by your doctor.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Is ANKYEK a good painkiller?
It is effective in relieving pain and inflammation which is used for various pains such as sprains, strains and other injuries.
Is ANKYEK a narcotic?
No, it is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Is ANKYEK effective?
Yes, it is effective if used in the correct dose and duration as directed by your doctor.
