Are There Any Alternative Medication For Olfen Gel?

Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2018

Question: Dr. Noble XXXXXXX
My only problem has been finding the olfen gel. My daughter, a nurse, contacted the HyVee pharmacy near Des Moines and was told I cannot get the gel over the counter because it has an ingredient that requires a doctor's prescription. Any alternatives. My legs are still weak, but the blood sugar is below 200 now.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
OTC topical application containing Salicylate or Capsaicin.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Welcome back.

Sorry for the delay in replying.

You can use any locally available topical application containing salicylate or capsaicin as these would give relief. The pharmacist would help you as what OTC product is available there.

Bengay pain relieving cream or Walgreen's Capsaicin cream are examples.

Hope you will get better soon.

Do let me know if you have further queries.

Have a good day.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 days later)

Thank you for telling me what key ingredients would help.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Hope you were able to get the medication and feeling better.

Wish you good health and a great day.

Take care.

Dr. Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar