Parafenac TR 100 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
  • Sprain
  • Primary dysmenorrhoea
  • Post-operative pain
  • Prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation

Pharmacology

  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Analgesic
  • Antipyretic
  • Uricosuric effect
  • Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
  • First pass metabolism

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
  • Dose should be reduced in long term use
  • Children: 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses
  • Maximum daily dose is 150 mg
  • For external use only. 2-4 g of diclofenac gel should be 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
  • Other NSAIDs and steroids interaction

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the products
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Asthmatic patient in whom attack with asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid

Side Effects

  • Epigastric pain
  • Nausea
  • Skin reactions
  • Peripheral edema
  • Local irritation
  • Reddening of the skin

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Close observation in patients with advanced age
  • Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
  • Wash hands properly after application

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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