Diclofenac Free Acid

Diclofenac free acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Diclofenac free acid is only available in the form of dispersible tablets, specifically designed to disintegrate quickly in water yielding a tasteless suspension of it, which is taken orally. The actions and uses are similar to those of diclofenac sodium.

Brands
VOLTRAL-D DICLORAN DISPERLET MOTAAR DISPERSIBLE
Adult Dose
Dose: 100 to 150 mg
Single Dose: 120 (125)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. .
Contraindications
Diclofenac Free Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Gastric ulceration,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Diclofenac Free Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Rashes, Nausea and vomiting, Epigastric pain, GI bleeding.
Indications
Diclofenac Free Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Dysmenorrhoea, Infiltration anaesthesia (higher strengths for dental use only), NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcers, Prophylaxis of acute rejection in allogenic renal transplantation.
Interactions
Diclofenac Free Acid is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementNitrendipineMay increase the levels/effects of nitrendipine These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Geriatrics.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Diclofenac free acid should be used with caution in patients with renal imairment; hepatic impairment; elderly.
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