Rexol Gel is used to relieve acute musculoskeletal pain and pain of osteoarthritis of joints. It reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness, thereby improving your ability to move and flex the joint.

Rexol Gel contains Diclofenac and Methyl salicylate (as a pain killer), Linseed oil (as an anti-inflammatory), and Menthol (as a cooling agent). Rexol Gel works by first cooling the skin and then warming it up, which interferes with the pain signal transmission through nerves. Together Rexol Gel works by blocking the release of chemical messengers that causes pain and inflammation with redness and swelling.

Rexol Gel should only be used if advised by your doctor. Rexol Gel should be used for skin only, and accidentally if it gets into your eye, mouth, or nose, rinse with water. Rexol Gel should be applied to the affected area with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Rexol Gel should not be applied more than the recommended dose to avoid unpleasant side effects. Some common side effects of Rexol Gel are burning, itching, redness, stinging, and dryness on your skin in the place where Rexol Gel is applied. These side effects are usually mild and short-lived. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Rexol Gel is contraindicated in children below two years of age. Besides this, caution must be exercised when older children (2-12 years) are treated. Children affected with viral flu, chickenpox, or viral fever should avoid using Rexol Gel as it contains methyl salicylate may induce Reyes Syndrome (swelling in the liver and brain).

Rexol Gel contains Diclofenac and Methyl salicylate (as a pain killer), Linseed oil (as an anti-inflammatory), and Menthol (as a cooling agent). Rexol Gel works by first cooling the skin and warming it up, interfering with the pain signal transmission through nerves. Together Rexol Gel works by blocking the release of chemical messengers that causes pain and inflammation with redness and swelling.

Before using Rexol Gel, tell your doctor if you are allergic to Rexol Gel other pain killers (like ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib) or if you have any other allergies. Use of Rexol Gel is contraindicated in the people who have asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, stomach/intestine problems (bleeding, ulcers, Crohn's disease), cardiovascular diseases (heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke), swelling (oedema, fluid retention), blood disorders (such as anaemia), bleeding/clotting problems. Rexol Gel should not be given to children less than 2 years of age. The use of Rexol Gel should be done with caution in the elderly as they have a high risk of kidney damage and gastrointestinal bleeding.