Erdon 1% w/w (Gel)
50 gm tube: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- 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, and antipyretic properties
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
- Metabolized in the liver
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
- Adults: 1 tablet daily (SR Tablet)
- Children: 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body weight daily
- One capsule daily (TR Capsule)
- For adults: 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily
- For adults: 1 ampoule daily (injection)
- External use: 2-4 g of Diclofenac gel should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily
Interaction
- May increase plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin
- Increased risk of haemorrhage with combined use of diclofenac and anticoagulant therapy
- Can be given together with oral antidiabetic agents without influencing their clinical effect
- Cases of nephrotoxicity reported in patients receiving cyclosporin and diclofenac concomitantly
- Serious toxicity reported when methotrexate and NSAIDs are given within 24 hours of each other
- Convulsions may occur due to an interaction between quinolones and NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitive to any ingredient of the products
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
- Contra-indicated in asthmatic patient
Side Effects
- Mild, rare and transient adverse effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions such as rash and eczema
- Local irritation and reddening of the skin
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Employed only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
- Lowest effective dose should be used
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation in patients with advanced age
- Gel should not be allowed to come in contact with the eyes or mucus membranes
- Hands should be washed properly after application
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