Synflex Gel: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Synflex Gel Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Synflex Gel? (Synflex Gel kya hai)

Synflex Gel is a topical formulation containing 10% w/w naproxen sodium, intended for the localized relief of muscle and soft-tissue pain. It is not an oral naproxen tablet and is applied directly to the skin for targeted pain management.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Muscle pain (myalgia), backache and stiff neck
• Bursitis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis and periarthritis
• Muscular sprains, bruises and haematoma

4. Who May Use It (Kis ko leni chahiye)

A healthcare professional should confirm that the indication, age and exact formulation match the patient’s needs. An ingredient match alone does not make another brand or formulation interchangeable.

5. When Not to Use (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• For external use; avoid eyes, mucous membranes, wounds and damaged skin.
• Do not use with naproxen/NSAID hypersensitivity or in the third trimester of pregnancy.
• Protect treated skin from sunlight and UV during use and for 2 weeks afterwards.
• Stop if a rash or irritation develops.

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

Adult guidance

Apply to the affected skin twice daily and gently rub in. The manufacturer limits use to 7 days; follow the prescription.

Child guidance

The leaflet covers adults and children above 12 years; safety below 12 years is not established. Seek clinical advice for younger children.

Dose limits

Use the limit specified for your exact product and individual prescription. A strength printed on a pack is not automatically a recommended dose.

7. How to Use (Kaise leni hai)

Apply only to intact skin over the affected area. Do not swallow the gel or apply it to eyes, mucous membranes, wounds or damaged skin.

8. Timing (Kab leni chahiye)

Meal timing is not used to determine the dose of this non-oral formulation.

9. Missed Dose (Dose chhoot jaye)

Follow the exact leaflet or contact a pharmacist for missed-dose instructions. Do not double a dose or change a tapering or monitored treatment plan yourself.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• For external use; avoid eyes, mucous membranes, wounds and damaged skin.
• Do not use with naproxen/NSAID hypersensitivity or in the third trimester of pregnancy.
• Protect treated skin from sunlight and UV during use and for 2 weeks afterwards.
• Stop if a rash or irritation develops.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, kidney and liver conditions, and all other medicines with the prescriber or pharmacist. Store according to the local pack and keep out of reach of children. Store below 30°C and protect from light, heat and moisture.

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

Reported effects

• Skin redness, itching or irritation (frequency not known)
• Skin burning or warmth (frequency not known)
• Contact dermatitis (frequency not known)

Reactions needing medical advice

• Blistering skin eruption (frequency not known)
• Photosensitivity reaction (frequency not known)
• Allergic sensitisation (frequency not known)

The manufacturer reports that the frequency of these reactions is not known. Stop using the gel if a rash or irritation develops. Avoid direct sunlight and UV exposure during treatment and for 2 weeks afterwards; contact a clinician about a suspected reaction.

13. Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

The leaflet reports no interaction data. Low systemic absorption makes interactions less likely, but this does not prove that every combination is safe.

14. When to Get Help (Kab doctor se milein)

Seek emergency help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, collapse, severe bleeding or suspected overdose. For the medicine-specific warning symptoms above, contact a clinician promptly. Bring the pack and a list of medicines.

15. Alternatives (Dusri dawaein)

Ask a pharmacist to compare the exact ingredients, strength, route and release type. A generic name alone does not prove dose equivalence. Do not substitute a combination product for a single-ingredient treatment.

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Synflex Gel kis kaam aati hai?

A: The local leaflet lists topical relief of muscle and soft-tissue pain, including backache, stiff neck, tendon or bursa inflammation, sprains and bruises. It covers adults and children above 12 years. A clinician should confirm suitability.

Q: Dose kaise confirm karein?

A: Apply to the affected skin twice daily and gently rub in. The manufacturer limits use to 7 days; follow the prescription.

Q: Bachon ke liye dose kya hai?

A: The leaflet covers adults and children above 12 years; safety below 12 years is not established. Seek clinical advice for younger children.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

Q: Nuksanat hon to kya karein?

A: The leaflet lists skin redness, itching, irritation, burning, contact dermatitis, blistering eruptions, photosensitivity and allergic sensitisation. Their frequency is not known. Stop using the gel if a rash or irritation develops, protect treated skin from sunlight and UV, and seek medical advice for a reaction.

18. Editorial Information (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-10-15

This correction adds ingredient-specific sources and separates verified facts from unverified local pack details. The recorded medical-review date is unchanged; this editorial correction is not a new clinician review. The Martin Dow leaflet is the product-specific source used here; confirm that it matches the pack supplied to you.

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Educational information only. Confirm the diagnosis, local leaflet and individual prescription with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing treatment.