Fastfit 1% w/w (Gel)
50 gm tube: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | General 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, and swelling
- Dentistry
- Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling
- Usability features
- For the 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
- Prostaglandin biosynthesis inhibition
- Liver metabolism
- First pass metabolism
- Peak plasma concentrations reached within 2 hours
- 99.7% bound to plasma proteins
Dosage & Administration
- Diclofenac FC Tablet
- 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
- Dose reduction in long term use
- Diclofenac SR Tablet
- Adult: 1 tablet daily
- Taken whole with liquid
- Daily dose can be increased to 150 mg
- Diclofenac Dispersible Tablet
- Adults: 2-3 tablets daily
- Maximum daily dose: 150 mg
- Diclofenac TR Capsule
- One capsule daily
- Diclofenac Suppository
- For adults: 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily
- Maximum daily dose: 150 mg
- Diclofenac injection
- For adults: 1 ampoule daily
- Maximum 2 ampoules daily in serious cases
- Diclofenac Gel
- External use only
- 2-4 g applied to the skin 3-4 times daily
Interaction
- Lithium and digoxin interaction
- Anticoagulants interaction
- Antidiabetic agents interaction
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Methotrexate interaction
- Quinolone antimicrobials interaction
- NSAIDs and steroids interaction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
- Asthmatic patient with certain conditions
Side Effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions
- Local skin irritation
- Reddening of the skin
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Recommended only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
- Lowest effective dose should be used
- Not recommended during the first trimester
- Insignificant quantity detected in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Close observation for elderly patients
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- Proper hand washing 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