A-Fenac 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- A-Fenac
Categories
- Pain Relief
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
Description
- A-Fenac is a medicine used for the treatment of various conditions such as rheumatism, polyarthritis, gout, soft tissue injuries, post-operative pain, and more. It belongs to the therapeutic classes of drugs for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The medicine contains Diclofenac Sodium, a potent NSAID with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties.
Color options
- No specific color options available
Dimensions
- No specific dimensions available
Materials
- Diclofenac Sodium
Technical specifications
- - The recommended daily dosage for adults is 75-150 mg in 2 to 3 divided doses, preferably after food.
- - The medicine is rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract when taken with or after a meal, with peak plasma concentrations reached within an average of 2 hours.
- - At therapeutic concentrations, it is 99.7% bound to plasma proteins.
- - Diclofenac is metabolized in the liver and undergoes first-pass metabolism.
Design elements
- No specific design elements available
Usability features
- External use only for Diclofenac Gel
- Different dosage forms available such as tablets, capsules, suppositories, and injections
Functions
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
Dosage administration
- - Diclofenac FC Tablet: Adults - 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses, preferably after food.
- - Diclofenac SR Tablet: Adults - 1 tablet daily, taken whole with liquid, preferably at meal times. Dose for children is 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses.
- - Diclofenac Dispersible Tablet: Adults - 2-3 tablets daily with a maximum daily dose of 150 mg. Dose for children is 1-3 mg/kg body weight.
- - Diclofenac TR Capsule: One capsule daily, preferably after mealtimes.
- - Diclofenac Suppository: For adults - 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily with a maximum daily dose of 150 mg.
- - Diclofenac injection: For adults - 1 ampoule daily, may be increased to 2 ampoules daily in serious cases.
- - Diclofenac Gel: For external use only. 2-4 g should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily.
Interaction
- May have interactions with lithium, digoxin, anticoagulants, antidiabetic agents, cyclosporin, methotrexate, quinolone antimicrobials, other NSAIDs, and steroids.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product, peptic ulcer, asthma patients with sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid or other drugs with prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor, and use under occlusive airtight dressings
Side effects
- Mild, rare, and transient adverse effects such as epigastric pain, eructation, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, peripheral edema, skin reactions, irritation, reddening of the skin, and skin rash
Pregnancy lactation
- Use only for compelling reasons during pregnancy, lowest effective dose should be used, not recommended during the first trimester, and should be cautious during lactation due to its detection in breast milk
Precautions warnings
- Close observation for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding, not to come in contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, and should not be taken by mouth
Storage conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place, below 30°C and protected from light, keep out of reach of children