Volton TR 100 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (50's pack: ৳ 150.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Diclofenac sodium
Company The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd

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 pain
  • Inflammation
  • Swelling
  • Urogenital tract operations: Prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation
  • Swelling in patients operated in the urogenital tract
  • Renal and biliary colic

Pharmacology

  • Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
  • Pronounced anti-rheumatic properties
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Analgesic properties
  • Antipyretic properties
  • Uricosuric effect
  • Prostaglandin biosynthesis inhibition
  • Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
  • Dose reduction in long term use
  • Children: 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses
  • Elderly patients: Lowest effective dosage recommended
  • Maximum daily dose of 150 mg
  • Recommended daily dosage of 2-3 tablets
  • Maximum daily dose of 150 mg for Diclofenac DT
  • One capsule daily for Diclofenac TR
  • 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily for adults
  • Maximum daily dose of 150 mg for suppository
  • 2-4 g of Diclofenac gel should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily

Interaction

  • Increased plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin
  • Isolated reports of increased risk of haemorrhage with the combined use of diclofenac and anticoagulant therapy
  • No influence on anticoagulant effect of oral antidiabetic agents when given together with diclofenac
  • Cases of nephrotoxicity in patients receiving cyclosporin and diclofenac concomitantly
  • Serious toxicity reported when methotrexate and NSAIDs are given within 24 hours of each other
  • Caution required when considering concomitant therapy of NSAID and quinolones
  • Increased frequency of unwanted effects with co-administration of diclofenac with other systemic NSAIDs and steroids

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the products
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac or other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
  • Contra-indicated in asthmatic patient precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or other drugs with prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor
  • Not to be used under occlusive airtight dressings

Side Effects

  • Mild, rare and transient adverse effects
  • 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

  • Use only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
  • Lowest effective dose to be used during pregnancy
  • Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
  • Not recommended during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Close observation in rare instances of peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Keep out of contact with 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

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