Aid TR 100 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (100's pack: ৳ 300.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Diclofenac sodium
Company Premier pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Aid 50 mg tablet Aid sr 100 mg tablet

Indications

  • Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
  • Sprain
  • Primary dysmenorrhoea
  • Pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain
  • Post-operative and post-traumatic pain
  • 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
  • Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
  • Metabolized in the liver

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
  • Children: 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses
  • Elderly patients: Lowest effective dosage is recommended
  • Maximum daily dose
  • For external use only
  • Dosage for Diclofenac DT in milder cases

Interaction

  • Increased plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin
  • Increased risk of haemorrhage with the combined use of diclofenac and anticoagulant therapy
  • Diclofenac can be given together with oral antidiabetic agents without influencing their clinical effect
  • Cases of nephrotoxicity have been reported in patients receiving cyclosporin and diclofenac concomitantly
  • Serious toxicity when methotrexate and NSAIDs are given within 24 hours of each other

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitive to any ingredient of the products
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac like other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
  • 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

  • Mild, rare and transient adverse effects
  • Epigastric pain
  • Peripheral edema
  • Skin reactions such as rash and eczema
  • Local irritation and reddening of the skin and 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 pregnancy due to insufficient clinical data
  • Insignificant quantity of Diclofenac may be detected in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Close observation for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding in patients under treatment
  • In patients with advanced age should be kept under close observation
  • Gel should not be allowed to come in contact with the eyes or mucous 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

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