Dolgit

Dolgit is available as a cream or patches, designed for dermal application. Each gram of cream contains 50 mg ibuprofen, providing a concentrated dose of active substance for the treatment of local pain and inflammation. 

This delivery form ensures rapid absorption and easy application directly to the affected area, providing fast relief of symptoms.

Dolgit is recommended for the topical treatment of the following conditions:

• Inflammation and swelling of the soft tissues around joints, including tendons, bursae, tendon sheaths, ligaments and joint capsules
• Sports traumas and minor injuries such as concussions, sprains and strains
• Treatment of pain in degenerative joint diseases, rheumatic diseases of the peripheral joints and spine

Dolgit cream for adults and teenagers over 14 years of age is applied 3 times a day to the painful area. 

The amount of cream used depends on the size of the affected area, and a 4-10 cm strip of cream is recommended for application (about 2-5 grams of cream, equivalent to 100-250 mg of ibuprofen). 

It is important to stick to the maximum daily dose of 15 grams of cream, equivalent to 750 mg of ibuprofen. 

Dolgit is not recommended in the following situations:

• Allergy to ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and any of the inactive ingredients in the cream
• Apply to open sores, inflammations, skin infections, eczema or mucous membranes

It is important that Dolgit is used with caution by patients with a history of bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps or other chronic respiratory conditions, as they are prone to respiratory adverse reactions (bronchospasm).

For maximum safety, a few recommendations for using Dolgit should be followed:

• If a rash develops, use should be discontinued immediately
• Avoid exposing the treated area to strong light sources (sun, tanning lamps) during the treatment and for one day after treatment
• If symptoms persist or worsen after 3 days of treatment, a doctor should be consulted.

Like all medicines, Dolgit can cause side effects, although these are rare and depend on individual sensitivity. Possible side effects include:

• Local reactions on the skin, such as redness, itching, burning and rashes
• More severe allergic reactions such as contact dermatitis, angioedema or bronchospasm, especially in people with a history of allergies
• Severe skin reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis. These are very rare, but require immediate discontinuation of treatment and medical advice.

Although significant drug interactions are unlikely with topical use of ibuprofen, caution should be exercised when used concomitantly with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as they may increase the risk of side effects. 

You should tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines.

In case of accidental overdose, the cream should be removed from the skin and washed off with water. If accidental ingestion occurs, emergency medical advice should be sought as there is no specific antidote.

Dolgit should be stored at temperatures up to 25°C, away from moisture and direct light. After opening the tube, the shelf life is 1 year. The product should also be kept out of the reach of children and stored in a safe place to prevent accidental ingestion.

• Cochrane Library, Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for acute musculoskeletal pain in adults
• PubMed, Topical administration of ibuprofen for injured athletes
• WebMD, Ibuprofen
• Arthritis Foundation, Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs provide joint pain relief