Dicloran Gel 20gm
Information About Dicloran Gel 20gm
About Dicloran Gel 20gm
Medicine Brand DICLORAN GEL 20GM is manufactured by J B CHEMICALS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD and mainly contents the generic drug Diclofenac.
Pakaging
20GMX1
Active Ingredients For Dicloran Gel 20gm
Diclofenac 20 gm
Diseases List For Which Dicloran Gel 20gm Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Rheumatoid arthritisosteoarthritis musculoskeletal system dysmenorrhoea during post operative and post traumatic period
Other Significations For Dicloran Gel 20gm
This Medication an NSAID prescribed for severe pain This medication decreases the hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body
Precautions To Be Taken Before Dicloran Gel 20gm
Diclofenac like other NSAIDs is associated with several suspected or probable interactions that affect the action of other drugs Some examples are discussed below Diclofenac may increase the blood levels of lithium Eskalith by reducing the excretion of lithium by the kidneys Increased levels of lithium may lead to lithium toxicity Diclofenac may reduce the blood pressure lowering effects of blood pressure medications This may occur because prostaglandins play a role in the regulation of blood pressure When diclofenac is used in combination with aminoglycoside antibiotics for example gentamicin Garamycin the blood levels of the aminoglycoside may increase presumably because the elimination of aminoglycosides from the body is reduced This may lead to more aminoglycosiderelated side effects Individuals taking oral blood thinners or anticoagulants for examplewarfarin Coumadin should avoid diclofenac because diclofenac also thins the blood and excessive blood thinning may lead to bleeding Combining NSAIDs with methotrexate Rheumatrex Trexall may reduce the elimination of methotrexate from the body and result in increased side effects from methotrexate
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Dicloran Gel 20gm
Can We Take Dicloran Gel 20gm During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Dicloran Gel 20gm
Can We Use Dicloran Gel 20gm During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Dicloran Gel 20gm
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity