Fengel 50 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 1.00 (100's pack: ৳ 100.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Diclofenac sodium
Company Pharmadesh laboratories ltd
Also available as
Fengel 1 w gel Fengel sr 100 mg tablet

Indications

  • Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
  • Chronic involutive, polyarthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sprain
  • Bruises
  • Dislocations
  • Episiotomy
  • Adnexitis
  • Endometritis
  • Parametritis
  • Salpingitis
  • Mastitis
  • Post-operative pain
  • Post-traumatic pain
  • Urogenital tract inflammation
  • Renal and biliary colic

Pharmacology

  • Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
  • Anti-rheumatic properties
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Analgesic properties
  • Antipyretic properties
  • Uricosuric effect
  • Inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage of 75-150 mg daily
  • Dose reduction for long-term use
  • Specific dosage instructions for different tablet forms
  • Specific dosage instructions for suppository form
  • Specific dosage instructions for gel form

Interaction

  • Potential drug interactions with lithium and digoxin
  • Potential interaction with anticoagulants
  • Compatibility with oral antidiabetic agents
  • Possible nephrotoxicity with cyclosporin
  • Potential toxicity when co-administered with methotrexate
  • Potential convulsions with quinolone antimicrobials
  • Potential increase in unwanted effects when co-administered with other NSAIDs and steroids

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac or non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
  • Contra-indicated in asthmatic patients with specific reactions

Side Effects

  • Mild, rare and transient adverse effects
  • Epigastric pain
  • Eructation
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Peripheral edema
  • Skin reactions
  • Local irritation
  • Reddening of the skin

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
  • Lowest effective dose should be used
  • Not recommended during the first trimester
  • Not recommended during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Close observation in rare instances of peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Close observation in elderly patients
  • Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
  • Proper hand washing after application
  • Not for oral consumption

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
  • Protect from light
  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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