Type: Injection Manufacturer/Distributor: Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.
Side effects: Mild and infrequent gastro-intestinal discomport, bleeeding, nausea, vertigo, headache, hearing disturbances such as tinnitus; thrombocytopenia; hypersensitivity reactions (bronchospasm, angioneurotic oedema, rashes). Precautions and warnings: History of gastro- intestinal lesions; impaired renal function; asthma; pregnancy & lactation; concurrent administration of plasma protein-bound drugs, lithium, beta-blockers or frusemide.
Pregnancy category:Diclofenac is not recommended for use i n pregnancy, particularly the third trimester, unless considered essential by the physician. The medicine passes into the breast milk, but at normal doses it is unlikely to harm the baby.
Child: Recommended
Therapeutic class: Diclofenac Sodium
Dosage and administrations: By mouth: 75-150mg as enteric-coated (e.c) tablet daily in 2 or 3 divided doses, preferably after food. Dosage of TR (timed release) capsule or SR (sustained release) capsule or tablet: 100mg (1 capsule or tablet) once daily, preferably with food. By deep
Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout; chronic juvenile arthritis. Relief of pain in musculoskeletal & soft-tissue inflammations such as sprains, strains, bruises, traumatic inflammation of tendons, ligaments, muscles &
Composition action: Active peptic ulcer; asthma, aspirin or any non-steroid anti-inflammatroy induced allergy.