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Dilgel 2% Tube

Manufactured byCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsDiltiazem
Description
Dilgel 2% Tube is a medication that contains diltiazem as the main ingredient. It is used rectally to treat anal fissures (tears on the wall of the anus). Dilgel 2% Tube helps in relieving pain caused due to anal fissures. This medicine also helps to relieve anal spasms. Diltiazem is preferred when other medicines like glyceryl trinitrate are not effective in treating anal fissures. Dilgel 2% Tube works by blocking the calcium channels and thereby increasing blood flow to the anus. Thus it relieves pain and swelling. Dilgel 2% Tube shows some side effects that include rectal bleeding, burning sensation, itching and irritation at the application site, headache, etc. If any of these symptoms persist for a long time or bothers you, consult your doctor immediately. Avoid using Dilgel 2% Tube if you are allergic to it. Dilgel 2% Tube is for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with water. Wash and dry the affected area before application. Apply a small amount of Dilgel 2% Tube to the affected area once a day or as instructed by your doctor. Make sure to wash your hands before and after use. Dilgel 2% Tube should be used after consulting with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may prescribe laxative or stool softeners along with Dilgel 2% Tube to avoid constipation. Drink plenty of water while using this medicine to ensure free motion.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dilgel 2% Tube

  • Skin rash
  • Headache
  • Anal bleeding
  • Anal itching
  • Anal irritation
  • Burning sensation at the application site

Uses of Dilgel 2% Tube

What is it prescribed for?

  • Anal Fissures
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Dilgel 2% Tube to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Dilgel 2% Tube remains active in the 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 Dilgel 2% Tube.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Dilgel 2% Tube is an external preparation. It may be not safe during pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only when the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Dilgel 2% Tube is safe to use while breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only when the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Dilgel 2% Tube if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if there is a history of diltiazem allergy. Seek medical attention if you notice allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives (painful eruptions that itch and sting), swelling (face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Dilgel 2% Tube is an external preparation. It may be not safe during pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only when the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Dilgel 2% Tube is safe to use while breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only when the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Skin reactions

Dilgel 2% Tube may cause rare but severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme and/or exfoliative dermatitis. Any symptoms of skin rash or itching should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Topical use only

Dilgel 2% Tube is recommended for rectal applications only. Hence avoid applying it in or around the eyes, ears and mouth.

Other medicines

Inform your doctor about all your current medicines before using Dilgel 2% Tube as it may interact with many other medicines and cause severe side effects.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Dilgel 2% Tube as soon as you remember. Do not apply more quantities at one time.

Overdose

Dilgel 2% Tube overdose may not cause serious effects. However, contact your doctor if you suspect that you might have used an overdose.
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
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
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.
Dilgel 2% Tube is an external preparation, therefore contact with the mouth, eyes, nose, ears should be avoided. In case of accidental contact wash with water thoroughly. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert before application. Wear gloves or wash your hands (before and after use), apply a small amount of Dilgel 2% Tube to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Dilgel 2% Tube may take several weeks to show its action. Finish your entire course of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Avoid scratching the affected area as it can worsen the infection. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly. Keep away from the reach of children and pets.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Dilgel 2% Tube increases the blood flow to the anus by blocking the calcium channels and relaxing the blood vessels, thus relieving pain and swelling and treating anal fissures.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Calcium channel blocking agents, Topical agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 13 Oct 2021

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