Solaraze
Solaraze is a gel applied to the skin to treat actinic keratosis, a skin condition caused by long-term sun exposure.
Form
geeli
Strength
3 %
Active Ingredient
Diclofenac sodium
Manufacturer
Almirall SA
How to Use
Dosage
Apply a thin layer of gel to the affected skin area, typically about a pea-sized amount (0.5 grams) for a 5x5 cm area.
Method
Open the tube using the cap. Gently apply the gel to the affected skin. Use twice daily, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Wash your hands after applying the gel.
Important
Do not use more than 8 grams of gel per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Irritation or stinging at the application site
- •Eye inflammation (conjunctivitis)
- •Allergy
- •Pain when touching the skin
- •Tingling sensation
- •Muscle pain
- •Skin inflammation
- •Eczema
- •Dry skin
- •Swelling
- •Rash (flaky or blistered)
- •Sagging skin
- •Skin lesions
RARE
- •Eye pain
- •Watery or dry eyes
- •Abdominal pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Hair loss
- •Facial swelling
- •Excessive bleeding
- •Oily skin
- •Measles-like rash
- •Rash with large blisters
- •Stomach bleeding
- •Kidney problems
- •Breathing difficulties (like asthma)
- •Inflamed rash
- •Skin sensitivity to sunlight
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to diclofenac sodium or any other ingredient in the gel.
- Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction (like a rash or breathing problems) to aspirin or other NSAID pain relievers.
- Do not use during the last three months of pregnancy.
- If you use the gel on large skin areas or for a long time, talk to your doctor, especially if you have had stomach ulcers or bleeding, heart, liver, or kidney problems, or bleeding disorders.
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds during treatment. If you experience strong skin reactions, stop using and contact your doctor.
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- Do not apply the gel to wounds, inflamed skin, or open rashes.
- Avoid getting the gel in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not swallow the gel. If you swallow it by accident, contact a doctor right away.
- Stop using and contact a doctor if you develop a widespread rash.
- You can use a breathable dressing after applying the gel. Do not use airtight (occlusive) dressings.
- Solaraze is not recommended for children or adolescents as its effects have not been studied in them.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. Do not apply to breasts during breastfeeding.
- This gel contains benzyl alcohol, which may cause allergic reactions and skin irritation.
- Stop using the gel and contact a doctor immediately if you experience a severe allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, or severe runny nose.
- If you experience severe or long-lasting itching, rash, redness, inflammation, contact dermatitis, pain, or blisters, stop using and contact your doctor.