Altradol Gel
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Altradol Gel is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment.
Altradol Gel is only meant for external use and should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be rubbed into the affected areas with clean and dry hands. Avoid getting in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth and avoid applying it on wounded or damaged skin. In case of accidental contact with these areas, you should rinse it with cold water.
It is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause application site reactions such as redness, tingling, prickling, numbness, rash, and itching. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same condition or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine.
Uses of Altradol Gel
- Moderate to severe pain
Benefits of Altradol Gel
In Moderate to severe pain
Altradol Gel helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Applying it will help you go about your daily life more easily. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life. Consult a doctor if you are not sure.
Side effects of Altradol Gel
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Altradol
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Altradol Gel
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Altradol Gel works
Altradol Gel is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Altradol Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Altradol Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Altradol Gel?
If you miss a dose of Altradol Gel, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Apply Altradol Gel only to clean, dry, and intact skin to ensure proper absorption and effect.
- Wash your hands immediately after application, unless treating the hands, to avoid accidental contact with the eyes or mouth.
- Avoid covering the Altradol Gel treated area with tight bandages unless directed by your doctor, as it may increase absorption.
- Do not apply Altradol Gel on broken skin, open wounds, or near sensitive areas like eyes, nose, or genitals.
- Inform your doctor if you are using any other topical products on the same area to avoid potential interactions.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anisole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Opioids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Altradol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Avoid concurrent use. Please consult with your doctor.
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. You may experience agitation, increased body temperature, f
If concurrent use is essential, please consult with your doctor. Naltrexone may reduce the efficacy of Tramadol.
Avoid concurrent use. Please consult with your doctor.
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. You may experience agitation, increased body temperature, f
Let your doctor know if you have a history of breathing problems. Also, you may experience increased sedation during the simultaneous use of these medicines.
Concurrent use may in
Let your doctor know if you have a history of breathing problems. Also, you may experience increased sedation during the simultaneous use of these medicines.
Concurrent use may in
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Altradol Gel?
Altradol Gel may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1384-86.
- ScienceDirect. Tramadol. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Omega Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Omega Pharma NV, Industrial Zoning De Prijkels, Venecoweg 26, 9810 Nazareth Belgium
Country of origin: India
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