Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Topical NSAIDs)

Topical NSAIDs are usually well-tolerated. Common side effects may include mild redness and irritation at the area on which the medication is applied.

• This will usually go away after some time. Stop your medication and consult a healthcare professional if the side effects persist

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

• Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
• The area which the medication is applied to appears itchy, swollen and blistering following exposure to the sun

If you experience any of these rare symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

​Inform your healthcare professional if:

• You are allergic to this medication, any of the other ingredients of this medication, sunblocks or perfumes.
• You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• You have a history of photosensitivity reaction (redness and inflammation of sun-exposed skin).

Do not use any airtight bandage or dressing over the area of application. This may increase the risk of side effects.

​If you did not experience improvement in pain or it worsens after 7 days of treatment, your condition may be too serious for self-treatment. You should consult a healthcare professional.