Voltalin 50 mg (Suppository)
Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (4 x 5: ৳ 1,200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Novartis bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
- Chronic involutive
- Polyarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Spondylarthroses
- Acute gout
- Sprain
- Bruises
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Soft tissue injuries
- Surgical interventions
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain
- Inflammation and swelling
- Post-operative pain
- Post-traumatic pain
- Prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling for urogenital tract
- Renal and 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
- Dose reduction in long term use
- Recommended daily dosage for different tablet forms
- Supplementation with conventional tablets
- Suppository dosage for adults
- External use dosage for gel
- Dosage for children and elderly patients
Interaction
- Drug interactions with lithium and digoxin
- Anticoagulants
- Antidiabetic agents
- Cyclosporin
- Methotrexate
- Quinolone antimicrobials
- Other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
- Contra-indicated in asthmatic patients
Side Effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions
- Local irritation and 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 of pregnancy
- Insignificant quantity detected in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Close observation for patients with advanced age
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
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