Diclon Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Diclofenac Na

Indications/Uses

Pain & inflammation in rheumatoid disease (including juvenile arthritis) & other musculoskeletal disorders, acute gout, post-op pain.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

75-150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Childn 1-12 yr Juvenile arthritis 1-3 mg/kg daily in divided doses. Prevention of post-op pain Initially after surgery, 25-50 mg over 15-60 min then 5 mg/hr for max of 2 days. Max total daily dose: 150 mg.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs. History of stroke (CVA), heart attack (MI), CABG, uncontrolled HTN, CHF (NYHA II-IV). Previous or active peptic ulceration.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ cardiac, liver & renal disease.

Adverse Reactions

Stomach pain & cramps, headache, fluid retention, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, constipation, gas, dizziness, rash, itching & ringing in the ears. Bleeding stomach ulcers & liver damage.

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Drug Interactions

Avoid alcohol, aspirin & other NSAIDs. May prolong bleeding time w/ anticoagulants (eg, warfarin); increase levels or effects of cyclosporine, lithium, phenytoin & methotrexate; probenecid; reduce the effects of β-blockers & loop diuretics. May increase or decrease blood levels w/ cimetidine.

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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

M01AB05 - diclofenac ; Belongs to the class of acetic acid derivatives and related substances of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Diclon DR tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P280/box)

Diclon

diclofenac

Manufacturer:

Medhaus

Distributor:

Medhaus