Musculoskeletal pain
Adult: As 10% w/w cream: Apply onto the affected area 2 or 3 times daily. Use sparingly.
Child: ≥6 years Same as adult dose.
Child: ≥6 years Same as adult dose.
Indications and Dosage
Topical/Cutaneous
Musculoskeletal pain Adult: As 10% w/w cream: Apply onto the affected area 2 or 3 times daily. Use sparingly.
Child: ≥6 years Same as adult dose. |
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to diethylamine salicylate, aspirin, or other NSAIDs (including oral hypersensitivity) particularly when associated with history of asthma. Application on broken, abraded, or cut skin.
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Special Precautions
Patient with asthma. Children. Pregnancy and lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Temporary skin reactions (e.g. rashes, redness, discomfort, irritation, burning sensation).
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Patient Counseling Information
Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive skin areas.
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Drug Interactions
May enhance the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. May increase the blood concentrations and risk of toxicity of methotrexate.
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Diethylamine salicylate is a salicylic acid derivative topical analgesic. It has the anti-inflammatory effects of salicylates and may be used as a counterirritant. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Absorbed through the skin (small amounts as salicylic acid). Excretion: Via urine. |
Chemical Structure
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Storage
Store below 25°C.
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References
Algesal Cream (Thornton & Ross Limited). MHRA. https://products.mhra.gov.uk/. Accessed 02/10/2020. Anon. Diethylamine Salicylate. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 02/10/2020. Buckingham R (ed). Diethylamine Salicylate. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 02/10/2020. Odour Free Lloyds Cream (Thornton & Ross Limited). MHRA. https://products.mhra.gov.uk/. Accessed 02/10/2020.
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