Dolowin gel

Name: Dolowin gel
Brand: Dolowin gel
SKU: 6771

Dolowin gel is a pain-relieving medication that is used to alleviate pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis.

US Brand Name

Dolowin gel

Generic Name

Diclofenac, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Capsaicin

Other Brand Name

Dolowin gel

Packing

30g

Manufacturer

Micro Labs Ltd

Form

Gel

Strength

Country

India

30 g Gel USD $5.93

Diclofenac

Uses

Diclofenac is used in the treatment of fever, headache, post operative pain, pain during menstruation,arthralgia, myalgia, dental pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.

How it Works

Diclofenac is known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID. Diclofenac works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation and also redness and swelling.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Diclofenac may suffer from such side effects;

Indigestion,
Gas,
Stomach pain,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Diarrhea,
Constipation,
Headache,
Dizziness,
Drowsiness,
Stuffy nose,
Itching,
Increased sweating,
Increased blood pressure,
Swelling

Menthol

Uses

Menthol is used in the treatment of itching, dermatitis and eczema.

How it Works

Menthol works by activating the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin. Menthol, causes a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of cold receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes. Menthol may also yield analgesic properties via kappa-opioid receptor agonism.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Menthol can include the symptoms below;

Balance disorder,
Vomiting,
Altered heart rate,
Drowsiness,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Contact dermatitis,
Skin irritation,
Apnea,
Nystagmus,
Vertigo

Methyl Salicylate

Uses

Methyl Salicylate is used as a pain reliever.

How it Works

Methyl salicylate is known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID. Methyl Salicylate works by blocking the release of prostaglandins, prostaglandins causes allergy symptoms and inflammation (swelling and redness). Therefore Methyl Salicylate works as a pain reliever by blocking prostaglandins in the body.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Methyl Salicylate can include the symptoms below;

Hives,
Swelling of your face,
Lips,
Tongue,
Difficulty breathing,
Throat.

Benzyl Alcohol

Uses

Benzyl Alcohol is used to prevent Infections and it is also used to treat head lice infestations.

How it Works

Benzyl alcohol works by inhibiting the lice from closing their respiratory spiracles, which allows the Benzyl Alcoholto obstruct the spiracles and causing the lice to asphyxiate and stops the infestation.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Benzyl Alcohol may suffer from such side effects;

Numbness,
Allergic reaction,
Redness of skin,
Application site itching,
Abnormal skin reaction.

Capsaicin

Uses

Capsaicin Based Rubefacients is used as a pain reliever in the treatment of pain.

How it Works

Capsaicin when used causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. The heating effect which is caused by Capsaicin reduces the amount of substance P, which is a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body. This allows temporary relief of muscle or joint pain