Volicool 1% w/w (Gel)
50 gm tube: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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 prevention of pain, inflammation, and swelling
- Dentistry
- Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling
- Urogenital tract pain and swelling
- Renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-rheumatic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
- Metabolized in the liver
- Undergoes first pass metabolism
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage of 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
- Reduction of dose in long term use
- Children dosage based on body weight and age
- Elderly patients require lowest effective dosage
- Maximum daily dose recommendations
- Special instructions for administration of different tablet forms
- Suppository dosage and frequency
- External use gel application instructions
Interaction
- Drug interaction with lithium and digoxin
- Risk of haemorrhage with anticoagulants
- Safe usage with oral antidiabetic agents
- Risk of nephrotoxicity with cyclosporin
- Risk of toxicity when used with methotrexate
- Caution needed when considering concomitant therapy of NSAID and quinolones
- Potential effects with co-administration of other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac or other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
- Contra-indicated in asthmatic patients
- Not to be used under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Mild, rare and transient adverse effects
- Possible effects at the start of treatment
- Peripheral edema and skin reactions
- Local irritation and reddening of the skin
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only for compelling reasons
- Lowest effective dose should be used
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
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