This drug is designed to eliminate swelling, get rid of inflammation and remove painful sensations that have arisen as a result of injuries and damage to tissues and muscles. Also found Diclofenac indications for use in angina to reduce body temperature. The most active drug is used to treat arthrosis and arthritis in order to prevent the destruction of joints and improve their mobility.
Diclofenac - methods of use
The means can be used in such ways:
- Ointments and gels are the only form of diclofenac that can be used without medical instructions.
- Diclofenac candles help to cope with a stomach ulcer and have an efficiency in reducing temperature.
- Diclofenac found application for pain in the spine, neuralgia, inflammation of the tissues prescribed tablets.
- The advantage of diclofenac in ampoules is the instantaneous effect.
Tablets Diclofenac - indications for use
This dosage form of Diclofenac is prescribed to eliminate symptoms and reduce pain, but it is not able to overcome the disease. Tablets help to cope with the pain caused by:
- neuralgia;
- migraine;
- operation
- ischialgia;
- myalgia ;
- radiculitis;
- adnexitis.
Diclofenac is used for pain during infectious diseases such as otitis media, pharyngitis and tonsillitis.
Diclofenac sodium, according to the instructions for use, is drunk before meals (for half an hour). An adult (from age 15) should take 25-50 mg of medication three times a day. If an improvement is found, the dose is reduced to fifty mg per day. The maximum allowable rate is 15 mg per day.
Diclofenac solution - instructions for use
The solution is intended for intramuscular administration. Before you take an injection, it is advisable to warm up the ampoule with the drug in your hands. This activates the activity of the components and reduces pain. The injection is done only deep in the gluteus muscle. Do not allow intravenous or subcutaneous injection.
The maximum daily dose is 150 mg. Patients appoint one ampoule (75 mg). In serious cases, you can increase the daily dose to two ampoules. Typically, with diclofenac treatment, the duration of application does not exceed five days. To improve the results of the patient can translate into other forms of this remedy (tablets, candles). Tablets are taken entirely before meals and washed down with a small amount of water.
Diclofenac - contraindications for use
The drug may be contraindicated in the following cases:
- if there is a sensitivity to the components of the agent;
- persons under the age of 18;
- for violations of hematopoietic function;
- diseases of the stomach and intestinal system ulcer form.
Taking medicine under the supervision of a doctor is necessary when:
- problems with kidneys;
- violations of the liver;
- when suspected of a stomach ulcer;
- people with autoimmune diseases;
- immediately after the operation.
Among the side effects that causes the use of Diclofenac, note:
- bloating of the intestine;
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- abdominal pain;
- itching;
- urticaria ;
- insomnia;
- dizziness;
- edema;
- disorientation;
- memory impairment.
When treating with candles, one can observe:
- irritation of the intestine;
- painful feelings during defecation;
- in rare cases - inflammation of the bowel.
With the additional administration of other anti-inflammatory drugs, in some cases, inflammatory processes may increase. Often such a phenomenon is not an indication for the withdrawal of a medicine. But you need to make an appointment with a doctor, discovering signs of infection (temperature, pain, swelling, redness).