G-Diclofenac 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.01 (10 x 10: ৳ 101.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 10.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Gonoshasthaya pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Diclofenac Sodium Medicine
- Pain Relief Medicine
- Anti-inflammatory Drug
- Rheumatology Medicine
- Analgesic Medicine
- NSAID Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Pain Medicine
- Gynecological Pain Medicine
- Postoperative Pain Relief
Product Dimensions
- Tablets: Various sizes and shapes
- Suppository: Standard size
- Gel: Tube size
- Capsules: Standard size
- Injection: Ampoule size
Color Options
- Suppository: White or off-white
- Gel: Translucent with white color
Functions and Properties
- Potent anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Uricosuric effect
- Prostaglandin biosynthesis inhibitor
- Rapid and complete absorption
- Metabolized in the liver
- First pass metabolism
Materials
- Active Ingredient: Diclofenac Sodium
- Excipients: Varying based on dosage form
Dosage & Administration
- Oral Tablet for adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses, preferably after food
- Suppository for adults: 50 mg 2-3 times daily
- Gel: 2-4 g applied to the skin 3-4 times daily
- Injection: 1-2 ampoules daily
- Capsules: One daily
- Dispersible Tablet for children: 1-3 mg/kg body weight daily
- Dosage to be adjusted for elderly or debilitated patients
Interaction
- Potential interactions with Lithium, Digoxin, Anticoagulants, Antidiabetic agents, Cyclosporin, Methotrexate, Quinolone antimicrobials, Other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac or other NSAIDs
- Asthmatic patients with specific reactions to certain drugs
- Avoid occlusive airtight dressings with Gel
Side Effects
- Mild and rare adverse effects
- Possible gastrointestinal discomfort at start of treatment
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions like rash and eczema
- Local skin irritation and reddening with Gel
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only for compelling reasons
- Lowest effective dose should be used
- Not recommended in first trimester
- Not recommended during lactation due to minimal transfer to breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation in elderly
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- Proper handwashing after Gel application
- Avoid oral ingestion
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- NSAIDs
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Temperature below 30°C
- Keep out of reach of children