Manufacturer:

          Boston Pharma

Contents:

          Diclofenac.

Indications:

          Listed in Dosage.

Contraindications:

          Active peptic ulcer; hypersensitivity to diclofenac or other NSAIDs. Treatment of perioperative pain in CABG surgery. 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Topical: Not to be applied onto damaged or nonintact skin.

Special Precautions:

          History of GI ulceration; impaired cardiac, renal or hepatic function; hypertension; lactation. IV admin in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment; hypovolaemia or dehydration; asthma, porphyria. Monitor LFTs in patients on prolonged therapy. May prolong bleeding time; caution when used in patients with coagulation disorders or on anticoagulants. Prolonged therapy may increase risk of anaemia. 1st and 2nd trimester of pregnancy. Elderly, debilitated patients.

Dosage:

          Bursitis: Adult: As sodium: 75-150 mg daily in divided doses. Max: 150 mg/day.

          Tendinitis: Adult: As sodium: 75-150 mg daily in divided doses. Max: 150 mg/day.

          Dysmenorrhoea: Adult: As sodium: 75 mg once daily, injected into the gluteal muscle, may increase to 75 mg bid in severe conditions.

          Migraine: Adult: As potassium: Initially, 50 mg taken at the 1st sign of an attack, an additional dose of 50 mg may be taken after 2 hr if symptoms persist. If needed, further doses of 50 mg may be taken every 4-6 hr. Max: 200 mg/day.

          Osteoarthritis: Adult: As sodium (1.6% solution): Apply in small amounts (20-40 drops) onto affected area 4 times daily.

Class:

          Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Presentation/Packing:

          Diclofenac Boston 50 x 10 blisters x 10 enteric coated tablet

Details:

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