Details

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Manufacturer

Acino Pharma AG, Switzerland

Contents

Diclofenac sodium 50 mg
 

Indications

Used for relief of pain and inflammation in a variety of adult conditions:

• Rheumatic disorders: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and soft tissue rheumatism (e.g., tendinitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder) 

• Acute gout attacks and other inflammatory joint conditions

• Trauma-related pain: such as back pain, sprains, strains, fractures, post-dental or minor surgery, and menstrual cramps; also used as adjunct in ENT-related inflammation

Instructions 

1. Dosage: Adults typically take 75–150 mg per day, divided into 2–3 doses of 50 mg (1–3 tablets daily); in milder cases, 75–100 mg daily is common 

2. Administration:

   • Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water, preferably before or with meals to reduce stomach irritation 

   • Do not crush, chew, or break them 

3. Treatment duration:

   • Use for the shortest effective time at the lowest effective dose.

   • Standard courses range from a few days to weeks depending on condition.

   • Complete the prescribed duration, even if symptoms improve prematurely.

4. Precautions:

   • Not recommended for children under 14 years (except special formulations) 

   • Avoid in cases of active peptic ulcers, past GI bleeding, or NSAID allergy 

   • Use with caution if taking other medications (e.g., anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate) and in patients with kidney or liver disease 

   • Avoid alcohol and monitor for GI discomfort; consider co-prescription of gastric protectants like PPIs if needed