Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem may be described as an anti – hemorrhoid medication.
Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem is used to effectively treat and relieve patients from the pain and inflammation caused by anal fissures (hemorrhoids).
Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem is available in a 30gm tube. This medication must be applied 2 – 3 times a day or as directed by your health care professional, but be certain that you apply generic Diltiazem only to the anal region of the body and nowhere else. You must also make it a point to wash your hands prior and post application of this medication.
Furthermore, you must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem you do not understand. You must also be sure to apply generic Diltiazem exactly as directed and refrain from applying a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether applying this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem without prior confirmation from your health care professional. Your application dose must be gradually decreased, since certain conditions may worsen when generic Diltiazem is abruptly discontinued. Keep in mind that Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem is not to be used in the case of children.
While on an ongoing course of Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem if you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.
• Sometimes, generic Diltiazem may cause the patient to experience headaches, peripheral edema, dizziness, asthenia, symptomatic hypotension, acute hepatitic injury and dyspepsia.
• Furthermore, Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem may cause the patient to experience diarrhea, dyspnea, bronchitis, AV block, varied infections, flu – like symptoms and extra systoles.
Though there are no known interactions found, if you are on an ongoing course of Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem before you commence applying or taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.
Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to generic Diltiazem or any other medication in any other form. You must also inform your health care professional if you are applying or taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements, preservatives, food dyes, iron supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.
There are no known effects in the case of an application overdose of Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem, but all the same if you accidentally apply an overdose of this medication, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else apply your prescribed application dosage of Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Furthermore, while on an ongoing course of generic Diltiazem, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery including dental surgery, you must consult your health care professional.
If you conceive whilst on a course of Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or breast feeding or planning to conceive.
It is important that you do not apply a double dose of Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem to make up for a missed one unless you have consulted your health care professional.
You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of applying Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication may sometimes be prescribed for other uses.
Store Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.
Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any generic Diltiazem medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. But, speak with your pharmacist or health care professional or consult your local waste disposal company about the proper method by which you can safely and effectively discard your unused Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem medication.
• It is very important for the patient to know that before applying Diltigesic gel generic Diltiazem they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from sick sinus syndrome, a second or third degree AV block except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker or hypotension.
• Furthermore, it is also very important for the patient to know that before applying generic Diltiazem they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from acute myocardial infarction or pulmonary congestion.