Diclotroy Dosage/Direction for Use

DICLOTROY is for external use only and not to be administered orally. It should not be applied on any mucosa, open wound, cut or diseased skin.
Patients should be advised to ensure that the site of application is clean and dry before applying DICLOTROY. Before using DICLOTROY for the first time, prime the pump by spraying it into the air 2-3 times. On the affected area, 4 pump strokes (0.4 ml equivalent to 16 mg of diclofenac sodium) should be applied 4 times a day at regular intervals. Number of the pump strokes to be applied may be higher or lower depending on the area to be treated. The maximum single dose of 7 pump strokes and the maximum daily dose of 30 pump strokes (120 mg of diclofenac sodium) should not be exceeded. It should be sprayed from a distance of 6-8 inches from the site of application.
DICLOTROY is a non-aqueous solution, hence the spray pattern will not be like the spray pattern of aqueous solutions or aerosol sprays. The prime purpose of the spray system is to ensure accurate dosing with each metered dose spray, which delivers 0.1 ml of solution. After applying the required number of sprays, spread the solution gently with your fingertip. Patients should be instructed not to massage the treated area after application. Avoid wearing clothing over the Diclotroy treated area until the treated area is dry. It is recommended that lowest effective dose for shortest duration should be used.
The treatment may be discontinued when the symptoms (pain and/or swelling) have subsided.
Patients should be instructed to consult a doctor if the pain and/or swelling do not improve or if they get worse within 7 days. When it is required for more than 7 days patients should be advised to use it as per recommended by doctor.
Special Population: Pediatric Use: Use in pediatric population is not recommended as data related to safety and efficacy is not available.
Geriatric Use: No overall difference in effectiveness or safety is expected between elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity to the effect of NSAIDs in some older individuals cannot be ruled out. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken when using DICLOTROY in the elderly and it may be useful to monitor renal function.