Fanigan Fast Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per g Diclofenac diethylamine (equiv to diclofenac Na) 10 mg, menthol 50 mg, methyl salicylate 10 mg, linseed oil 30 mg

Indications/Uses

Local treatment of inflammatory & degenerative musculoskeletal diseases accompanied by pain & swelling eg, RA, ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew's disease), acute podagric (related to gout), inflammation, psoriatic & post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatic soft tissue damage (tendonitis bursitis, myositis), degenerative joint diseases (large- & small-joint arthrosis), osteochondritis of spinal column, myalgia, neuralgia, lumbosacral radiculitis, traumatic pain, ligamentous laxity, sprain, strain, & muscular & joint pain induced by hard physical activity.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply 2-4 g (4-8 cm strip) on skin & rub lightly bd-tds. Ave daily dose: 10 g equiv to 100 mg diclofenac.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Aspirin-induced bronchial asthma. Avoid use on broken skin & open wound. Childn <12 yr.

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to local use of ASA, different salicylates & other NSAIDs. Patients w/ stomach or intestinal ulcer, liver & kidney disorders, haematological disorders, nasal polyposis relapse. Do not apply on damaged skin. Wash hands after use; avoid contact w/ eyes & mucous tunics. Do not apply on big areas of the body, or use for a long time in the last 3 mth of pregnancy & during lactation. Neonates.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Skin irritation eg, skin rash, oedema, wheals, papules, scutes, reddening, burning, prickling, itch at the application site.

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Drug Interactions

Increased effect of anticoagulants, GCS, lithium. Decreased action of furosemide, thiazide diuretics. Increased digoxin plasma conc; decreased tolerance & increased ulcerogenic action on GIT mucous coat of other NSAIDs. Local skin irritation (urticaria, reddening, desquamation) in concurrent use w/ N-acylethanolamine acid amidase (NAAA)-containing medicines

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M02AA - Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use ; Used in the treatment of joint and muscular pains.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fanigan Fast topical gel

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's;30 g x 1's;5 g x 1's

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Manufacturer:

Kusum

Distributor:

JDS