This brand name is authorized in Nigeria
The drug ASPENOL ACTIVA contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Diclofenac
UNII QTG126297Q - DICLOFENAC SODIUM
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Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The mechanism of action of diclofenac in AK may be related to the inhibition of the cycloxygenase pathway leading to reduced prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesis. In addition, immunohistochemistry (IHC) from skin biopsies ac revealed that the clinical effects of diclofenac in AK are primarily due to anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and possibly anti-proliferative effects and apoptosis-inducing mechanisms. |
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Methyl salicylate
UNII LAV5U5022Y - METHYL SALICYLATE
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Methyl salicylate has the action of salicylates, causing dilation of the skin vessels. Methyl salicylate is used to prevent bed sores and for hardening the skin of the feet. |
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Menthol
UNII L7T10EIP3A - MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
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This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| M02AA15 | Diclofenac | M Musculo-skeletal system → M02 Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02A Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02AA Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: NG | Registered Drug Product Database | Identifier(s): B4-8521 |
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