Clofenac 1% w/w (Gel)
20 gm tube: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| 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
- Soft tissue injuries
- Surgical interventions
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain
- Inflammation
- Swelling
- Dentistry
- Post-operative and post-traumatic pain
- Inflammation
- Swelling
- Other indications for the prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling of patients operated in the urogenital tract
- Renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
- Preferably after food
Interaction
- Lithium and digoxin
- Anticoagulants
- Antidiabetic agents
- Cyclosporin
- Methotrexate
- Quinolone antimicrobials
- NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitive to any ingredient of the products
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
- Contra-indicated in asthmatic patient in whom attack with asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or by other drugs with prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor
- 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
- Rash
- Eczema
- Local irritation
- Reddening of the skin
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be employed only for compelling reasons
- Lowest effective dose should be used
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Insignificant quantity may be detected in breast milk
- No undesirable effects on the infant to be expected
Precautions & Warnings
- Peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding occurs in patients under treatment
- Advanced age patients should be kept under close observation
- Gel should not come in 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
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children