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Anaflex Gel is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to relieve the pain of soft tissue injuries and acute strains and sprains. It may also be used to treat inflammation and other painful conditions of the bone or muscle.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 08 May 2026 | 03:58 PM (IST)
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General Information

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Product introduction

Anaflex 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 massaged into the affected areas with clean and dry hands. Avoid getting in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, and avoid applying it to wounded or damaged skin. In case of accidental contact with these areas, you should rinse them with cold water.


Anaflex Gel is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause a burning sensation and skin irritation at the site of application in some people. 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 Anaflex Gel

Benefits of Anaflex Gel

Pain relief
Anaflex Gel is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling 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.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Anaflex 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 Anaflex
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
  • Skin eruptions
  • Itching
  • Shortness of breath
  • Gastrointestinal ulcer
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Flatulence
  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Ringing in ear
  • Edema (swelling)

How to use Anaflex 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 Anaflex Gel works

Anaflex Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain, and inflammation (redness and swelling).

All substitutes for Anaflex Gel

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Anaflex Gel to relieve pain and inflammation.
  • Apply it as a thin layer over the affected area or as suggested.
  • Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth, or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
  • Do not apply Anaflex Gel to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed, or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
  • Do not wash the treated area immediately after applying the medicine, or avoid using any other product at the same time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anaflex Gel is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving

Driving

No interaction found/established
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established

Interaction with drugs

Taking Anaflex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moderate

Citalopram (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Moderate

Escitalopram Oxalate (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Moderate

Fluoxetine (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Moderate

Fluvoxamine (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Moderate

Ginkgo Biloba (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Frequently asked questions

Anaflex Gel is a pain killer and is used to reduce pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is used to treat diseases of joints such as rheumatoid arthritis (including in children), osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat attacks of gout, muscle and bone disorders and painful periods.
Anaflex Gel may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with sinus infection. It does not, however, treat any infections, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor for the treatment of sinus infection.
Anaflex Gel can raise your blood pressure, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor if you are a hypertensive (patient of high blood pressure) and you have been asked to take Anaflex Gel or you experience high blood pressure while taking Anaflex Gel.
Anaflex Gel can cause constipation, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor before if you experience constipation while taking Anaflex Gel.
Anaflex Gel doesn't contain any sulfa substance.
Anaflex Gel is not a controlled substance, however, it is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Anaflex Gel has not been reported to have any addictive potential.
Naproxen does not contain any caffeine.
Anaflex Gel is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Anaflex Gel is not a narcotic medicine. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Anaflex Gel should not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or you are planning to have a baby, tell your doctor before taking this medicine.
Anaflex Gel is not a blood thinner. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Anaflex Gel is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs.
Naproxen and ibuprofen belong to the same class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and has a similar way of working, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.
Naproxen and ibuprofen both belong to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). When used together, they can cause coagulation problems (increased tendency for bleeding) and can also increase blood potassium levels. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Naproxen can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Meloxicam and naproxen both belong to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) When used together, they can cause coagulation problems (increased tendency for bleeding) and can also increase blood potassium levels. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Anaflex Gel can be taken with oxycodone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Naproxen can be taken with codeine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Anaflex Gel and prednisone can increase the toxicity of each other. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Naproxen can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Anaflex Gel can be used for treating cramps (painful periods). Talk to your doctor before taking any medicines for cramps.
Anaflex Gel is not generally used to treat fever. It is a pain-killer and is used for treating various painful conditions. Consult a doctor if you have a fever as it is important to know the cause of fever before starting any medicines.
Anaflex Gel can be used to treat muscle and bone disorders, so, it can help in relieving back pain. However, consult a doctor for the relief of back pain as it is important to find out the cause of back pain before starting any medicines.
Anaflex Gel is not used to treat cold. Consult a doctor if you have a cold before taking any medicine.
Anaflex Gel is not used to treat a hangover.
Anaflex Gel is not used to treat gallbladder pain. Consult a doctor if you think you have gall bladder pain as it is important to know the reason for pain before starting any medicines.
Anaflex Gel is not used to treat tonsillitis. Consult a doctor if you think you have tonsillitis as it would need to be diagnosed before the start of any treatment.
Anaflex Gel is not used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as it is a pain killer and you would need an antibiotic for the treatment of an infection. Please consult your doctor if you think you have urinary tract infection (UTI) as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Anaflex Gel is a pain killer, so can be used for the treatment of a toothache (dental pain), however, please consult your doctor before starting any painkillers as there could be an underlying infection which needs to be taken care of along with.
Anaflex Gel may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or tired and may cause blurred vision and you need to be careful while driving or operating any machinery. Talk to your doctor before taking Anaflex Gel.
Anaflex Gel starts working immediately as it is absorbed quickly from the gastrointestinal tract. Some pain relief occurs after a few hours, however, the full effect is seen after a couple of weeks. Please consult your doctor for more details.
Yes, Anaflex Gel does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.
Anaflex Gel does not contain aspirin. These are two different drugs which belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Anaflex Gel does not get you high. It has not been reported to have any addiction potential.
Anaflex Gel works if used for the right indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Naproxen does not contain paracetamol. These are two different medicines which belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Anaflex Gel is not recommended for the treatment of flu. Talk to your doctor if you have flu before taking any medicines. It is a self-limiting condition and you may not need to take any treatment for this.
Anaflex Gel may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with the swollen glands. It does not, however, treat any underlying infections if any, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

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Chemical Class

Naphthalene derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (propionic acid)
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