Diclo 50 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 0.40 (100's pack: ৳ 40.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Diclofenac sodium
Company Apollo pharmaceutical ltd
Also available as
Diclo tr 100 mg capsule

Title and Categories

  • Diclofenac Sodium Gel

Indications

  • Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
  • Chronic involutive
  • Polyarthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Spondylarthroses
  • Acute gout
  • Peri-articular rheumatic disorders
  • Sprain
  • Bruises
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Surgical interventions
  • Primary dysmenorrhoea
  • Episiotomy
  • Adnexitis
  • Endometritis
  • Parametritis
  • Salpingitis
  • Mastitis
  • Pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain, inflammation, and swelling in otorhinolaryngology
  • Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling in dentistry
  • Prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling for patients operated in the urogenital tract
  • Renal and biliary colic

Pharmacology

  • Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Analgesic
  • Antipyretic
  • Uricosuric effect
  • Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
  • Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
  • Metabolized in the liver

Dosage and Administration

  • Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses, preferably after food
  • Dose reduction in long term use
  • Dosing dependent on tablet type: FC, SR, Dispersible, TR
  • Suppository dosage for adults: 50 mg 2-3 times daily
  • Gel application: 3-4 times daily to affected area

Interaction

  • Potential drug interactions with lithium, digoxin, anticoagulants, antidiabetic agents, cyclosporin, methotrexate, quinolone antimicrobials, other NSAIDs, and steroids

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the products
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac or other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
  • Contra-indicated in asthmatic patients with specific reactions to acetylsalicylic acid or other prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors
  • Avoid use under occlusive airtight dressings

Side Effects

  • Mild, rare, and transient adverse effects
  • Epigastric pain
  • Eructation
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Peripheral edema
  • Skin reactions like rash and eczema
  • Local irritation and reddening of the skin and skin rash

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Use only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
  • Lowest effective dose should be used
  • Not recommended during the first trimester
  • Insignificant quantity detected in breast milk with no expected undesirable effects on the infant

Precautions and Warnings

  • Close observation in instances of peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Special caution in advanced age patients
  • Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
  • Proper hand washing after application
  • Avoid oral ingestion

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs for Osteoarthritis
  • Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place
  • Protected from light
  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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