LOFENAC

This brand name is authorized in Nigeria

Active ingredients

The drug LOFENAC contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

1 Diclofenac
UNII QTG126297Q - DICLOFENAC SODIUM

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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2 Methyl salicylate
UNII LAV5U5022Y - METHYL SALICYLATE

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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3 Menthol
UNII L7T10EIP3A - MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
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4 Linseed oil
UNII 84XB4DV00W - LINSEED OIL

Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
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
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country Identification scheme Identifier(s)
Country: NG Registered Drug Product Database Identifier(s): 04-7092

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