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Product name:
Diltigel
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Generic name:
Diltiazem
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Dosage form:
Topical gel
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Packaging:
Tube of 30 g
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Drug Category:
Others
Indications:
Diltiazem hydrochloride 2% gel is used to promote the healing of the tear that has occurred in the skin of the anus (back passage) and reduce the symptoms of pain caused by the tear.
Dosage and Administration:
Wash your hands before and after you use the gel to ensure hygiene is maintained.
Apply about 2-2.5cm of the gel to your finger.
Apply the gel just inside and around the anus (back passage) as instructed by your doctor. A finger covering such as cling film, disposable glove or finger cot may be used to apply the gel (you can get finger cots from a local pharmacy or surgical supplies retailer).
Use the gel twice daily (morning and evening) or as directed by your doctor.
Contraindication:
Hypersensitivity to diltiazem hydochloride or other exipients in this product. Oral form contraindications:
Sick sinus syndrome except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker.
Second- or third-degree AV block except in the
presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker.
Hypotension (less than 90 mm Hg systolic).
Acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary.
