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Diethylamine Salicylate - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Information about Diethylamine Salicylate

Generic Name : Diethylamine Salicylate
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Diethylamine Salicylate are provided here.

Pronunciation : Di-ethyl-amine-Sali-cy-late

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Diethylamine Salicylate, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.
You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.


Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Inflammatory Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Diethylamine Salicylate

India :


Multigesic

Overview of Diethylamine Salicylate

• Diethylamine Salicylate is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicine.
• It is used for the treatment of muscles or joint pain, back ache , rheumatism and sprains.

Why is Diethylamine Salicylate Prescribed? (Indications)

Diethylamine salicylate has painkilling and anti-inflammatory properties.
It is used for the treatment of muscle pain or joint pain like rheumatism.
It is also used for the treatment of sciatica, sprains, and strains.

When should Diethylamine Salicylate not be taken? (Contraindications)

Diethylamine salicylate should not be used:

• Over broken skin
• In patients allergic to the drug, especially if the patient also suffers from asthma.
• In patients allergic to salicylates, including aspirin
• During pregnancy, breastfeeding and in children less than 6 years of age
• In children with seizures because it contains excipients that can provoke seizures

What is the dosage of Diethylamine Salicylate?

• The recommended dose for diethylamine salicylate is 1% or 10% w/w cream to be applied locally 2-3 times/day as needed.

How should Diethylamine Salicylate be taken?

• Diethylamine salicylate cream should be massaged over the affected area.

What are the warnings and precautions for Diethylamine Salicylate?

• The drug is for external use only.

• Do not allow the cream to come in contact with the eyes.

• The drug should not be applied in broken or diseased skin or sensitive areas of the skin.

• Use over small areas of the skin.

What are the side effects of Diethylamine Salicylate?

Skin: Redness, irritation and burning sensation
Others: Fever, allergic reaction

What are the other precautions for Diethylamine Salicylate?

• Wash your hands after applying the cream

What are the Drug Interactions of Diethylamine Salicylate?

• Diethylamine salicylate may enhance the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
• Diethylamine salicylates, when given with methotrexate, may increase the blood levels and toxicity of methotrexate by reducing its excretion.

What are the storage conditions for Diethylamine Salicylate?

• Diethylamine salicylate should be stored at room temperature below 25°C.
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