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Clofenac 50 mg

Tablet

Generic: Diclofenac Sodium

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Indications

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, back pain, sprains and other musculoskeletal pain, post-operative and post-traumatic pain, dental pain and period pain. Gel: local pain and inflammation of muscles, joints and tendons.

Pharmacology

Diclofenac is a phenylacetic acid derivative NSAID. It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase and reduces prostaglandin synthesis, giving marked anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.

Dosage & Administration

Adult (oral): 75 to 150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses after food; sustained-release 100 mg once daily. Suppository: adult 75 to 150 mg daily in divided doses; child over 1 year 0.5 to 2 mg/kg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses. Injection: 75 mg once daily (twice daily in severe cases) by deep intramuscular injection, for not more than 2 days. Gel: apply to the affected area 3 to 4 times daily.

Side Effects

Abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness and skin rash. Less commonly gastric ulcer or bleeding, raised liver enzymes, fluid retention and kidney impairment.

Precautions & Warnings

Take after food. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time. Use with caution in the elderly and in asthma, hypertension, heart, kidney or liver disease and a history of peptic ulcer. Avoid in suspected dengue fever.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to diclofenac, aspirin or other NSAIDs. Active peptic ulcer or gastro-intestinal bleeding. Heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease or cerebrovascular disease. Severe kidney or liver impairment. Last trimester of pregnancy.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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