Diclorex RTD 100 mg (Retard Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (50's pack: ৳ 150.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Diclorex RTD Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
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
- Swelling
- Post-operative and post-traumatic pain
- Pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling of patients operated in the urogenital tract
- Renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Pronounced anti-rheumatic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid and complete absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Peak plasma concentrations reached within an average of 2 hours
- Metabolized in the liver
Dosage & Administration
- Diclofenac FC Tablet: Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses, preferably after food
- Diclofenac SR Tablet: 1 tablet daily for adults, 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses for children
- Diclofenac Dispersible Tablet: 2-3 tablets daily for adults, 1-3 mg/kg body weight for children
- Diclofenac TR Capsule: One capsule daily, preferably after mealtimes
- Diclofenac Suppository: 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily for adults
- Diclofenac injection: 1 ampoule daily for adults
- Diclofenac Gel: 2-4 g should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily
Interaction
- Lithium and digoxin
- Anticoagulants
- Antidiabetic agents
- Cyclosporin
- Methotrexate
- Quinolone antimicrobials
- Other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitive to any ingredient of the products
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac like other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
- Not to be used under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions (rash and eczema)
- Local irritation and reddening of the skin
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
- Lowest effective dose should be used
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Not recommended during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Keep under close observation in rare instances of peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- 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