Volfenac Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Diclofenac Na

Indications/Uses

Anti-inflammation in RA, OA, myositis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Initial 1-2 tab tid. Maintenance: 1 tab tid. Inj 1 amp daily by deep intragluteal inj.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aspirin. Lactation.

Special Precautions

Bleeding disorders, CV disease, history of or existing peptic ulceration. Renal failure. Pregnancy. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances & bleeding, peptic ulceration; headache, dizziness, nervousness; skin rash, pruritus, tinnitus, edema; drowsiness. Hypersensitivity. Liver & kidney impairment. Agranulocytosis & thrombocytopenia.

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Drug Interactions

Increases plasma conc of warfarin, lithium & MTX. May reduce effects of diuretics & β-blockers. May alter plasma conc of sulfonylureas.

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.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Volfenac inj 75 mg/3 mL

Packing/Price

10 × 1's

Form

Volfenac tab 25 mg

Packing/Price

(foil) 100 × 10's;1000's

Form

Volfenac tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

(foil) 50 × 10's

Volfenac

diclofenac

Manufacturer:

General Drugs House

Distributor:

General Drugs House