Maxima Pharmaceuticals - Information for Patients

DiffusiMAX is a new way to take medications - through your skin!

HOW DOES DIFFUSIMAX CAUSE MEDICATIONS TO PASS THROUGH MY SKIN?

An important role that the skin plays is to act as a protective barrier. Most drugs will not pass through the skin and the usual creams or lotions will not either. DiffusiMAX is a unique preparation with special properties that allow it to pass through the skin barrier. Most importantly, it can carry medications along with it - and it can do this without hurting the skin!

WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF TAKING MEDICATIONS THROUGH THE SKIN?

There are three benefits to using DiffusiMAX to take medications.

A drug can be applied directly to the area to be treated. For example, arthritis medications in DiffusiMAX can be applied to the skin over sore joints and the medications will be delivered into the joint to provide pain relief.
Medications that are applied to the skin lessen side effects such as stomach irritation.
For people who have difficulty taking pills, a skin preparation may be more convenient.

WHAT TYPES OF MEDICATIONS CAN BE PUT INTO DIFFUSIMAX?

Many different medications can be used in DiffusiMAX including:

anti-inflammatory drugs for arthritis or muscle pains
muscle relaxants
nausea and motion sickness medications
treatments for nerve pain

HOW DO I APPLY DIFFUSMAX FOR ARTHRITIS?

First, wash your hands. Then rub a thin layer of DiffusiMAX cream into the skin over the sore joint. Wait a few minutes before putting any clothing over the area to allow the DiffusiMAX to dry. It will have a slightly waxy feel. After application, wash your hands with cold water. Keep the preparation from your eyes to avoid irritation.

HOW DO I APPLY DIFFUSIMAX FOR OTHER CONDITIONS?

The exact way you apply DiffusiMAX will depend on the specific medication it contains and the condition for which it is being used. In some cases, you will rub it over the involved body area, such as when the treatment is for sore muscles or nerve pain. When DiffusiMAX is being used as a way to get medication into the bloodstream, you place it in areas where your skin is thinner, such as behind the ears, on the inside of the wrists, or over the collarbones. In some cases, you will be instructed to cover the area of application with plastic wrap or special dressings. Your pharmacist will give you specific instructions with your prescription.

HOW MUCH DIFFUSIMAX DO I APPLY?

This will depend on what medication is used. For many conditions, such as arthritis, you simply apply a thin layer of DiffusiMAX. When certain drugs are put in DiffusiMAX, the quantity you apply must be very precise, and your pharmacist will instruct you on how to get just the right amount.

ARE THERE ANY PRECAUTIONS I NEED TO TAKE?

Make sure you wash your hands both before and after applying DiffusiMAX. Avoid getting it in your eyes - if you do, rinse with cold water. Store DiffusiMAX in its original container. Always keep the lid on when not in use.

WILL DIFFUSIMAX UPSET MY STOMACH?

One of the advantages of DiffusiMAX is that it allows local delivery of medication, so stomach irritation is avoided.

WILL DIFFUSIMAX IRRITATE MY SKIN?

DiffusiMAX is hypoallergenic so skin irritation is rare. It is approved for use as a skin moisturizer! It is possible that a medication put in DiffusiMAX could produce irritation; so if you develop a skin reaction, discuss it with your pharmacist.

The specific actions of your DiffusiMAX preparation will depend on the medication it contains. No claims are made as to the safety or efficacy of your prescription.

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