Miclofen 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.84 (100's pack: ৳ 84.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Millat pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Rheumatology
- Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
- Sprain
- Bruises
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Soft tissue injuries
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Pre-operative medication
- Post-operative pain
- Inflammation and swelling
- Urogenital tract pain
- Renal colic
- Biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-rheumatic
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
- Metabolized in the liver
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 75-150 mg daily
- Divided doses
- Recommended dosage for children
- Recommended dosage for elderly patients
- Maximum daily dosage
- Supplementation with conventional tablets
- Dispersible tablet dosage
- Capsule dosage
- Suppository dosage
- Topical gel application
Interaction
- Interactions with lithium and digoxin
- Interactions with anticoagulants
- Interactions with antidiabetic agents
- Interactions with cyclosporin
- Interactions with methotrexate
- Interactions with quinolone antimicrobials
- Interactions with other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
- Contraindicated in asthmatic patients
- Not for use under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions
- Local irritation
- Reddening of the skin
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be employed only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
- Lowest effective dose
- Not recommended during the first trimester
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Insignificant quantity detected in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation in 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
- Storage below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children
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