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Ark Gel

Manufactured byAPEX LABORATORIES PVT LTD
ContainsDiclofenac (1 %w/w) + Capsaicin (0.025 %w/w) + Methyl Salicylate (5 %w/w) + Menthol (5 %w/w)
Description
Ark Gel is a combination of Diclofenac, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, and Capsaicin. It is used to relieve pain and swelling due to sports injuries and sprains. It also relieves joint pain due to arthritis (swelling of the joints) and knee, neck, shoulder, and back pain. It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals responsible for pain and swelling. Ark Gel may rarely cause rashes, itching, and redness at the site of application. Before the regular use of this medicine, perform a patch test by applying a small amount of this gel to your skin to know how it reacts on your skin. Avoid using this medicine if you experience any abnormal reaction such as irritation, rashes, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), etc., in the applied area. Ark Gel is for external use only. Wash and dry the affected area. Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area and spread uniformly. Avoid covering the affected area or using hot bags. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, nose, and open wounds. Rinse immediately with water in case of accidental contact. Ark Gel is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if your symptoms are not improving after a few days of using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ark Gel

  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Redness of skin

Uses of Ark Gel

What is it prescribed for?

  • Mild to moderate pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The exact amount of time required for Ark Gel to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Ark Gel remains active in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Ark Gel.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    As Ark Gel is a topical medicine, its use in pregnancy is not known. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Ark Gel may be used with caution while breastfeeding. Avoid applying the gel on your breast as it may come in direct contact with your baby.

Allergy

Avoid using Ark Gel if you are allergic to it. Seek medical attention if you experience any symptoms such as rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), or swelling in the applied areas of the skin.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

As Ark Gel is a topical medicine, its use in pregnancy is not known. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Ark Gel may be used with caution while breastfeeding. Avoid applying the gel on your breast as it may come in direct contact with your baby.
General warnings

For external use only

Ark Gel is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the mouth, eyes, open wounds, cuts, or grazes. Rinse with water immediately if it comes in contact with these areas.

Skin allergies

Ark Gel may cause severe skin allergies in some cases. Hence perform a patch test (a procedure done to identify if this medicine suits you or not) by applying a small amount of this medicine on your skin if you are using it for the first time.

Missed Dose

Ark Gel is generally used on an as-needed basis. However, if you are on a scheduled dosing regimen of this medicine, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Ark Gel is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine is harmful and immediate medical attention is needed in such cases.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Celecoxib

Aspirin

Disease interactions

Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory condition that results in breathing difficulty due to the narrowing of the airways. Ark Gel is not recommended if you have a history of asthma especially if you had experienced allergic reactions with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Ark Gel is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth and open wounds. Wash your hands before and after applying for this medicine. Gently massage Ark Gel over the affected area. Allow the gel to dry for at least 10 minutes before you cover the applied skin. Do not cover the applied area with bandages or apply heat to that area. Keep Ark Gel away from children and pets. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few days of using this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Ark Gel is composed of Diclofenac, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, and Capsaicin. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of certain substances in the body that are responsible for pain and swelling. Menthol provides a cooling effect on the skin. Methyl salicylate helps in reducing pain. Capsaicin reduces the action of certain chemical substances that are responsible for sending pain signals to the brain.
Legal Status
Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Topical analgesics, Topical anti-inflammatory agent

Schedule

OTC

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Information on this page was last updated on 2 May 2022

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