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DICLOFENAC TABLET
DICLOFENAC RETARD TABLET 100mg
DICLOFENAC SOLUTION FOR INJECTION 75mg/3ml
DICLOFENAC GEL
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DICLOFENAC TABLET
Composition
Each film-coated tablet contains Diclofenac Sodium IP
(enteric coated) 50mg
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Indications
Diclofenac is indicated in the treatment of painful rheumatic
disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,
ankylosing spondylitis and acute gout. Acute musculoskeletal
disorders and soft tissue inflammation such as periarthritis,
sprains, strains, tenosynovitis, bursitis, pain in fractures
and dislocation. Relief of pain and inflammation associated
with orthopaedic, dental, gynaecological and other minor
surgical procedures.
Dosage and Administration
Diclofenac should be taken after meals
Adults: 1 tablet two or three times daily
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the formulation,
peptic ulcers or GI bleeding.
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Presentation
Diclofenac tablet
Blister strip of 10's
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DICLOFENAC RETARD TABLET 100mg
Composition
Each Enteric Film Coated Tablet Contains Diclofenac sodium
BP 100mg
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Indications
Diclofenac retard tablets are indicated for the acute and
chronic treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
and rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, pain and
primary dysmenorrhea.
Dosage and Administration
Adults
The recommended initial daily dose is 100-150 mg,
administered as 1 tablet of Diclofenac Retard Tablet.
In milder cases, as well as for long-term therapy, Diclogen
Retard Tablet daily is usually sufficient.
Where the symptoms are most pronounced during the night or
in the morning, Diclogen Retard Tablet should preferably be
taken in the evening.
Children
Because of its dosage strengths, Diclofenac Retard Tablet is
not suitable for children.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac, like other nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs, should not be given to patients
with peptic ulcer and to patients in whom aspirin induces
asthma, acute rhinitis and urticaria.
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Presentation
Diclofenac retard
Aluminium strip of 10's
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DICLOFENAC SOLUTION FOR INJECTION 75mg/3ml
Composition
Each ml contains
Diclofenac Sodium BP 25 mg
Benzyl Alcohol BP 4% v/v (as preservative)
Water for Injection BP q.s.
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Indications
Diclofenac Solution Injection for treatment of the signs and
symptoms of acute and chromic rheumatoid arthritis,
astesarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
Painful post-traumatic and post-operative inflammation and
swelling.
Pain following dental surgery.
Acute attacks of gout.
Painful gynaecological conditions.
Dosage and Administration
Route : Intramuscular
The recommended doses of diclofenac injection is 1 ampoule
(75 mg) once daily or, if required in severe cases, twice
daily, injected deep intraglutealy.
Diclofenac injection for intramuscular and should not be
mixed with other injection solutions.
Diclofenac Injection should not be given more than 2 days.
Diclofenac Injection are not recommended for use in children.
Contraindications
Diclofenac Solution for Injections is contraindicated in
patient who are hypersensitive to it, and in whom drugs like
aspirin and other NSAIDs precipitate attacks of asthma,
urticaria or acute rheumatic. It should be given to patients
with peptic ulcer.
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Presentation
Diclofenac Solution for Injection
3 ml flint glass ampoule. Such 5 ampoules in HIP tray.
One tray in primary carton.
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DICLOFENAC GEL
Composition
Each gram of gel contains
Diclofenac Di-ethylamine BP 1.16 %w/w equivalent to
Diclofenac Sodium BP %w/w
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Indications
Diclofenac Gel is indicated for a variety of conditions
characterized by pain and inflammation such as
osteoarthritis, post-traumatic or acute musculoskeletal
disorders including bursitis, tendinitis, fibrositis,
tenosynovitis, periarthritis, sprains, strains and low back
pain.
Dosage and Administration
Gently rub a small amount of gel onto the skin around the
painful and swollen area three or four times daily. The
amount of gel needed will vary depending upon the size of
the inflamed area. Diclofenac Gel should be
rubbed-in leaving no residual material on the skin.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the formulation. The
drug is contraindicated in patients in whom aspirin and
other NSAIDs induce symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, angioedema
or urticaria.
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Presentation
Diclofenac Gel
Collapsible aluminium tube of 30 and 50 gm
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