Volicad Gel (10 gm) Gel

Volicad Gel (10 gm) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Genstar (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.). This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Methyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol,Diclofenac Diethylamine,Linseed Oil,Menthol. This drug comes in the form of Gel. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 gm and is priced at Rs 20 (arround $0.28 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Methyl Salicylate+ Benzyl Alcohol+Diclofenac Diethylamine+Linseed Oil+Menthol)
Pharma Company :Genstar (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
Brand Label :Volicad Gel (10 gm)
Preparation Type :Gel
Single Dose :10 gm
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Menthol-5% w/w Methyl Salicylate-10% w/w Benzyl Alcohol-1% w/w Diclofenac Diethylamine-1.16% w/w Linseed Oil-3% w/w
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 gm
Price Unit :Rs 20 INR (arround $0.28 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 20 INR (arround $0.28 US Dollar)

Drug details for Volicad Gel (10 gm)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Volicad Gel (10 gm) are :

  • Menthol-5% w/w Methyl Salicylate-10% w/w Benzyl Alcohol-1% w/w Diclofenac Diethylamine-1.16% w/w Linseed Oil-3% w/w

Methyl Salicylate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Methyl Salicylate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Methyl Salicylate..

Benzyl Alcohol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Benzyl Alcohol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Benzyl Alcohol..

Diclofenac Diethylamine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Diclofenac Diethylamine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Diclofenac Diethylamine..

Linseed Oil
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Linseed Oil, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Linseed Oil..

Menthol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Menthol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Menthol..

Volicad Gel (10 gm) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 6 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Volicad Gel (10 gm), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Menthol-5% w/w Methyl Salicylate-10% w/w Benzyl Alcohol-1% w/w Diclofenac Diethylamine-1.16% w/w Linseed Oil-3% w/w).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

BrandPrice (Rs.)BrandPrice (Rs.)
Alldex (30 gm) 55Bestogesic (30 gm) 49.5
Dicdic (30 gm) 65Vinflam (30 gm) 55
Volicad Gel (30 gm) 44Zoldex (30 gm) 58

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