How does it work?

Difflam cream contains the active ingredient benzydamine hydrochloride. It is a pain killer, effective in reducing pain at a particular site, when applied directly to that site (local analgesic). It acts by preventing the formation of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances present in a wide variety of tissues and body fluids including the brain, lungs, womb and kidney. They have many actions such as causing contraction of muscles and mediating the inflammatory process. Inflammation is the body's response or reaction to injury and involves pain, heat, redness, swelling and loss of function of the affected part. By preventing the formation of prostaglandins, benzydamine is able to reduce inflammation and the pain associated with it. Benzydamine also acts as a local anaesthetic, causing numbness and so pain relief at the site of application. Difflam cream is used for the treatment of painful muscular inflammatory conditions.

What is it used for?

Inflammation of the envelope (bursa) found around parts of the body which are subject to friction e.g. joints, muscles and tendons (bursitis)

Muscle pain (myalgia)

Sprains, strains and sports injuries

Warning!

Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes and the moist membranes lining the inside of certain parts of the body, eg mouth, nasal passages (mucous membranes). Rinse with cold water if accidental contact occurs.

Do not use this medicine for longer than 7-10 days.

Use with caution in

No known conditions

Not to be used in

No known conditions

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There is no safety information available on the use of this medicine in human pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, it has been widely used for many years without ill consequence. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Abnormal reaction of the skin to light, usually a rash (photosensitivity)

Skin reactions such as rash and itch

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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