Ultrafen SR 100 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals 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
- Softtissue injuries
- Surgical interventions
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain, inflammation, and swelling
- Dentistry
- Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling
- Other indications
- Prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling of patients operated in the urogenital tract
- Renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-rheumatic
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- 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, preferably after food
- Dose should be reduced in long term use
- Children: 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses
- Elderly patients: Lowest effective dosage is recommended
- Maximum daily dose: 150 mg
Interaction
- Increased plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin
- Increased risk of haemorrhage with the combined use of diclofenac and anticoagulant therapy
- Can be given together with oral antidiabetic agents without influencing their clinical effect
- Caution should be exercised when considering concomitant therapy of NSAID and quinolones
Contraindications
- Patients hypersensitive to any ingredient of the products
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac like other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
- Not to be used under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Adverse effects are mild, rare and transient
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions such as rash and eczema
- Local irritation and reddening of the skin
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Employed 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 for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Keep out of contact with the eyes or mucus membranes
- Hands should be washed properly 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
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children