MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND INFLAMMATION WITH…

Norflex® Gel contains the active ingredient benzydamine hydrochloride.5 Benzydamine hydrochloride belongs to a family of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They work to reduce pain and inflammation in the body by reducing the production of hormone-like substances that promote the inflammatory response.6
Norflex® Gel is applied directly to the skin over the painful, inflamed muscle or joint area, where it is well absorbed to exert its triple action effect right on target:5,6
- Anti-inflammatory action – it reduces the inflammation
- Analgesic action – it relieves pain
- Local anaesthetic action – it numbs the affected area to relieve pain
Norflex® Gel provides easy to apply, on-the-go relief of painful and inflamed muscles and joints in conditions such as:5,6
- Ligaments can be torn (sprains)
- Muscles can be torn (strains)
- Sports Injuries
- Inflammation of the fluid-filled sack around the joint (bursitis)
- Inflammation of a tendon (tendonitis)
- Muscle pain caused by an injury or infection (myalgia)
- Bruising due to injury (contusions)
- Joint pain and inflammation (e.g. arthritis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride, the active ingredient in Norflex® Gel is not prohibited by the World Antidoping Agency (WADA) Code, which means that it is not prohibited for use by athletes.29
- Norflex® Gel is recommended as a short-term treatment for the symptomatic relief of painful inflammatory conditions, and should not be used for longer than 10 days uninterrupted treatment without consulting your doctor
- Norflex® Gel should be massaged lightly into the affected area 3 times daily or up to 6 times daily for more severe conditions, or as required or as directed by the doctor
- Never apply Norflex® Gel to an open wound or on skin that has a rash or infection
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucosal surfaces (such as the mouth, vagina and inside the nose) to prevent irritation and remember to wash your hands after application
Norflex® Gel forms part of a range of medicines which help to relieve painful muscular conditions. The other two products in the range are muscle relaxants.26,30 Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about South Africa’s number 1 muscle relaxant brand which assists with the relief of painful skeletal muscle spasms.7

