What is the use of diclofenac dispersible tablets?
Diclofenac dispersible provides superior analgesia with faster onset of action compared to naproxen granular in patients with acute, painful, minor sports injuries.
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What is the function of olfen?
Olfen Gel is used for Back pain, Sprains and strains, Soft tissue sports injuries, Rheumatoid arthritis, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen shoulder, Dislocations and fractures, Dental and minor surgery, Bone and joint surgery, Ankylosing spondylitis, Acute gout and other conditions.
What is olfen diclofenac?
Pharmacology: Diclofenac belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory group and exhibits marked antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Diclofenac inhibits prostaglandin synthetase and has an inhibitory action on platelet aggregation.
How fast does olfen work?
When will I feel better? Diclofenac takes 20 to 30 minutes to work if you take it as tablets or capsules. Suppositories take a few hours to work. There’s no difference in how well the tablets, capsules or suppositories work.
What are side effects of diclofenac?
Upset stomach, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, gas, headache, drowsiness, and dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Does olfen make you sleepy?
It happens rarely, but some people can feel tired, dizzy or sleepy when they take diclofenac. They may also have problems with their eyesight.
How much olfen should I take?
Adult 100-150 mg daily. Childn >1 yr 0.5-2 mg/kg daily. Should be taken with food: Take immediately before meals. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
How often can u take olfen?
Dosage. You’ll usually take diclofenac tablets, capsules or suppositories 2 to 3 times a day. The usual dose is 75mg to 150mg a day, depending on what your doctor prescribes for you.
Is diclofenac safe to use?
Is it safe to take long term? Diclofenac tablets and capsules can cause an ulcer in your stomach or gut if you take them for a long time or in big doses. There’s also a small risk of heart failure or kidney failure if you take very big doses (150mg a day) for a long time.
How long does olfen take to work?
Is olfen a pain killer?
Olfen 100 is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain in conditions like migraine headache, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and menstrual cramps. Olfen may also cause or worsen stomach or intestinal bleeding as in peptic ulcer disease.
What is olfen 100 used for?