Diclofenac Diethylamine 1.16% + Methyl Salicylate 10% + Oleum lini 3% + Menthol 5%
VOLIFR GEL is a brand. This combination gel or cream is used topically to relieve pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
Components and benefits of VOLIFR GEL
Diclofenac Diethylamine 1.16%
- Class: NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Uses: All the patients can be treated with diclofenac diethylamine for relieving muscle aches, arthritis, and sports injuries.
- Mechanism of action: This drug works through the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis by the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. The prostaglandin molecules in the human body cause inflammation and pain. Diclofenac reduces inflammation and pain efficiently by decreasing their synthesis.
Methyl Salicylate 10%
- Class: Counterirritant, Analgesic
- Uses: Ointment form of methyl salicylate for topical application to relieve mild arthralgias, myalgias, and pains of sprains, arthritis, and backaches.
- Mechanism of Action: The drug acts as a counterirritant due to its irritation to the skin and induction of blood flow to it, thus diminishing inflammation and pain caused to tissues below.
Oleum Lini 3% (Linseed Oil)
- Class: Emollient, natural anti-inflammatory
- Preparations: Oleum Lini, commonly linseed oil, is applied to the skin for moisturizing and restoring, besides its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Mechanism of Action: It soothes the skin and lessens inflammation due to the presence of alpha-linolenic acid, which is an anti-inflammatory agent.
Menthol 5%
- Class: CounterirritantÂ
- Uses: Applied topically for the relief of lesser joint and muscular aches and pains. It has a cooling action, which reduces pain.
- Mechanism of Action: Activation of the cold receptors in the skin to cool down the body. This temporary relief would come from the deeper-lying joint and muscular pain.
Combined Use and Benefits
The combination of Diclofenac Diethylamine, Methyl Salicylate, Oleum Lini, and Menthol provides a comprehensive approach to managing pain and inflammation.
- Diethylamine reduces pain and inflammation, while Diclofenac.
- Methyl salicylate acts as a counterirritant and brings relief to pain even more by increasing the blood flow.
- Oleum Lini can be classified as anti-inflammatory as well as skin-healthy.
- One of the cooling effects of menthol can send and assuage attention away from pain.