Fengel 1% w/w (Gel)
15 gm tube: ৳ 19.68
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Pharmadesh laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Rheumatology
- Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
- Chronic involutive
- Polyarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Spondylarthroses
- Acute gout
- Peri-articular rheumatic disorders
- Surgery and Traumatology
- Sprain
- Bruises
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Soft tissue injuries
- Surgical interventions
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain
- Inflammation
- Swelling
- Dentistry
- Post-operative and post-traumatic pain
- Inflammation
- Swelling
- Urogenital tract
- Renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Pronounced anti-rheumatic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic properties
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
- Metabolized in the liver
Dosage & Administration
- Diclofenac FC Tablet
- Diclofenac SR Tablet
- Diclofenac Dispersible Tablet
- Diclofenac TR Capsule
- Diclofenac Suppository
- Diclofenac injection
- Diclofenac Gel
Interaction
- Lithium and digoxin
- Anticoagulants
- Antidiabetic agents
- Cyclosporin
- Methotrexate
- Quinolone antimicrobials
- Other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the products
- Peptic ulcer
- Asthmatic patient in whom attack with asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or by other drugs with prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor
- Not to be used under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Mild, rare and transient adverse effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions
- 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
- Close observation in rare instances of peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Close observation in patients with advanced age
- 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
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children