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