Diclorex 50 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 0.70 (100's pack: ৳ 70.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Diclofenac sodium
Company	Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Diclorex 25 mg tablet Diclorex rtd 100 mg tablet Diclorex 75 mg injection

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
Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling
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) with pronounced anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties

Dosage & Administration

Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
Dose should be reduced in long term use
2-4 g of Diclofenac gel should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily
One capsule daily
For adults: 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily
For adults the usual dose is 1 ampoule daily

Interaction

May increase plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin
Increased risk of hemorrhage with the combined use of diclofenac and anticoagulant therapy
Can be given together with oral antidiabetic agents without influencing their clinical effect
Caution should be exercised when considering concomitant therapy of NSAID and quinolones

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the products, peptic ulcer, hypersensitivity to Diclofenac like other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents, asthmatic patients in whom attack with asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or by other drugs with prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor

Side Effects

Epigastric pain
Eructation
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Peripheral edema
Skin reactions such as rash and eczema
Local irritation and reddening of the skin and skin rash

Pregnancy & Lactation

Should be employed only for compelling reasons during pregnancy, not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy, not recommended during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

If peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding occurs, close observation is required
Not to be allowed to come in contact with the eyes or mucus membranes
Hands should be washed properly after application
Not to be taken by mouth

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