Diclotal 100mg Capsule SR
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Talwar Pharma |
Active Ingredient | Diclofenac (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Phenylacetic acid Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
Action Class | NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (acetic acid) |
User Rating | 4.1 |
User Reviews | 713 |
FAQ
Diclotal 100mg Capsule SR Reviews
Diclotal 100mg should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, flatulence, decreased appetite, headache, and dizziness. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
Diclotal 100mg should be used with precaution in patients with asthma and cardiovascular bleeding. This medicine is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.
How Diclotal 100mg Capsule SR Works
How to Use Diclotal 100mg Capsule SR
Benefits of Diclotal 100mg Capsule SR
- In Pain relief: Diclotal 100mg belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Uses of Diclotal 100mg Capsule SR
- Pain relief
Diclotal 100mg Capsule SR Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- You have been prescribed Diclotal 100mg to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Diclotal 100mg as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
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