Active Ingredient: Diclofenac
Diclofenac is indicated for treatment of actinic keratosis (AK).
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Cutaneous
2 {spreads}
1 {spreads} 2 time(s) per day every day for 90 day(s)
Diclofenac is applied locally to the affected area twice daily, with the gel smoothed into the skin gently. The amount needed depends on the size of the affected area. Normally 0.5 grams (the size of a pea) of the gel is used on a 5 cm x 5 cm lesion site. The maximum daily amount of 0.24 grams of product allows simultaneous treatment of up to 200 cm2 skin surface area.
The usual duration of therapy is from 60 to 90 days. Maximum efficacy has been observed with treatment duration towards the upper end of this range. Complete healing of the lesion(s) or optimal therapeutic effect may not be evident for up to 30 days following cessation of therapy.
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