Clofenac 12.5 mg (Suppository)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 120.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Inflammatory rheumatism
- Degenerative rheumatism
- Polyarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Spondylarthroses
- Acute gout
- Peri-articular rheumatic disorders
- Sprains
- Bruises
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Soft tissue injuries
- Surgical interventions
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Pre-operative medication for pain prevention
- Post-operative pain treatment
- Post-traumatic pain treatment
- Pain prevention for urogenital tract operations
- Treatment of inflammation and swelling for urogenital tract operations
- Renal colic treatment
- Biliary colic treatment
Pharmacology
- NSAID
- Anti-rheumatic properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid absorption from gastrointestinal tract
- High plasma protein binding
- Liver metabolism
- First pass metabolism
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 75-150 mg daily in divided doses
- Elderly patient dosage
- Children dosage
- Maximum daily dose: 150 mg
- Diclofenac SR Tablet usage
- Diclofenac Dispersible Tablet usage
- Diclofenac TR Capsule usage
- Diclofenac Suppository usage
- Diclofenac injection dosage
- Diclofenac Gel application
Interaction
- Interactions with lithium and digoxin
- Interactions with anticoagulants
- Interactions with antidiabetic agents
- Interactions with cyclosporin
- Interactions with methotrexate
- Interactions with quinolone antimicrobials
- Interactions with other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
- Contra-indicated in asthmatic patient
- Contraindicated under occlusive dressings
Side Effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions
- Skin rash
- Local irritation
- Reddening of skin
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during compelling reasons in pregnancy
- Lowest effective dose in pregnancy
- Not recommended in first trimester of pregnancy
- Not recommended during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation for peptic ulceration
- Close observation for gastrointestinal bleeding
- Close observation for advanced age patients
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- Hands should be washed after application
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protected from light
- Temperature below 30°C
- Keep out of reach of children
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