Capsaicin Based Rubefacients + Diclofenac + Gabapentin + Methyl Salicylate

Capsaicin Based Rubefacients + Diclofenac + Gabapentin + Methyl Salicylate is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. It works by first cooling and then warming up the skin. Thus, it calms the damaged or overactive nerves by acting on the brain, thereby decreasing the sensation of pain.

Capsaicin Based Rubefacients + Diclofenac + Gabapentin + Methyl Salicylate is for external use only. You should use this in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area before applying this medicine to the skin. You should always wash your hands after applying it, unless hands are the affected area.

There are no major side effects associated with this medicine, but it can cause some application site burning or irritation. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

• Neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain
Capsaicin Based Rubefacients + Diclofenac + Gabapentin + Methyl Salicylate is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Using this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life.

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 Orthosenz

• Application site burning
• Irritation

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 gently massage the ointment.

Capsaicin Based Rubefacients + Diclofenac + Gabapentin + Methyl Salicylate is a combination of four medicines: Capsaicin Based Rubefacients, Diclofenac, Gabapentin, and Methyl Salicylate. Capsaicin Based Rubefacients is a plant derivative which activates certain receptors to cause prolonged desensitization of the local pain nerves. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Gabapentin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Methyl Salicylate is used as topical analgesic (pain reliever). It works by first cooling the skin then warming it up. This cooling and warming up action interferes with the pain signal transmission through nerves. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).

• Capsaicin Based Rubefacients + Diclofenac + Gabapentin + Methyl Salicylate is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
• Wash your hands before and after applying Capsaicin Based Rubefacients + Diclofenac + Gabapentin + Methyl Salicylate to the affected area.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
• Along with taking Capsaicin Based Rubefacients + Diclofenac + Gabapentin + Methyl Salicylate, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.

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