Neofen SR 100 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Doctor tims pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
- Chronic involutive
- Polyarthritis
- Sprain
- Bruises
- Dislocations
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Urogenital tract pain
- Renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-rheumatic
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
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 recommended
- Maximum daily dose for Suppository: 150 mg
- External use: 2-4 g applied to the skin 3-4 times daily
Interaction
- May increase plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin
- Isolated reports of increased risk of haemorrhage with anticoagulant therapy
- Can be given together with oral antidiabetic agents without influencing their clinical effect
- Cases of nephrotoxicity reported in patients receiving cyclosporin and diclofenac concomitantly
- Caution necessary when considering concomitant therapy of NSAID and quinolones
Contraindications
- Hypersensitive to any ingredient of the product
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac like other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
- Not to be used under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions like rash and eczema
- Local irritation and reddening of the skin
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Employed only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
- Lowest effective dose recommended
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Not recommended during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Not to come in contact with the eyes or mucus membranes
- 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