Dilock 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.50 (100's pack: ৳ 50.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
- Chronic involutive
- Polyarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Sprain
- Bruises
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Soft tissue injuries
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Pre-operative medication
- Post-operative pain
- Post-traumatic pain
- Inflammation and swelling in urogenital tract
- Renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-rheumatic
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Complete absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Metabolism in the liver
- First pass metabolism
Dosage & Administration
- 75-150 mg daily for adults
- Dose reduction in long term use
- Diclofenac SR Tablet for adults, children, and elderly patients
- Diclofenac Dispersible Tablet for adults and children
- Diclofenac TR Capsule dosage
- Diclofenac Suppository dosage
- Diclofenac injection dosage
- Diclofenac Gel external use dosage
Interaction
- Increase plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin
- Increased risk of haemorrhage with anticoagulant therapy
- Can be given together with oral antidiabetic agents
- Reports of nephrotoxicity with cyclosporin
- Serious toxicity with methotrexate and NSAIDs
- Potential convulsions with quinolone antimicrobials
- Increased frequency of unwanted effects with other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac or other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
- Contra-indicated in asthmatic patients
Side Effects
- Mild, rare, and transient adverse effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions
- Local skin irritation
- Reddening of the skin
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
- Lowest effective dose
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Insignificant quantity in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Close observation for patients with advanced age
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- Proper hand washing 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
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children