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Synonym :

DICLOFENAC SODIUM, DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

Composition :

DICLOFENAC-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lekar Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Dicloran Tablet

Dicloran Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, strain, and sprain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience associated with tissue damage. 

Dicloran Tablet contains Diclofenac, which works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins that are responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation. Thereby, Dicloran Tablet provides relief from pain and inflammation.

Dicloran Tablet should be taken as prescribed. This medicine may cause certain side effects, such as stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, and dizziness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, contact your doctor.

Dicloran Tablet should be avoided if allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, high blood pressure and liver or kidney disease before taking Dicloran Tablet . Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Dicloran Tablet may cause dizziness; therefore, drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause increased dizziness and stomach irritation. Dicloran Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as safety is not established.

Uses of Dicloran Tablet

Dicloran Tablet is used to treat Pain and inflammation. The detailed uses of Dicloran Tablet are as follows:
• Pain and inflammation Relief: Dicloran Tablet provides relief from moderate to severe pain and inflammation, helping with headaches, toothaches, post-operative pain, and other conditions.
• Arthritis Management: Dicloran Tablet helps to manage arthritis by reducing inflammation and pain, improving joint function and mobility in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
• Muscle Pain Treatment: Dicloran Tablet can relieve muscle pain caused by strains, injuries, or overexertion.
• Menstrual Pain Relief: Dicloran Tablet helps in alleviating menstrual cramps and discomfort associated with dysmenorrhea.
• Post-Trauma Pain Management: Dicloran Tablet also helps manage post-traumatic pain and inflammation, supporting recovery and rehabilitation after injuries.

Directions for Use

Dicloran Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Swallow the medicine as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

Key Benefits

Dicloran Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It relieves mild to moderate pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. It is also helpful in acute migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, gout, sprain, and strain. Dicloran Tablet works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation.

How Dicloran Tablet Works

Dicloran Tablet works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation. Thus, it provides relief from pain and inflammation.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Dicloran Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dicloran Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Dicloran Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, bloody/black/tarry stools, slow/shallow/irregular breathing, loss of consciousness and vomiting a substance that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Avoid taking Dicloran Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Avoid taking Dicloran Tablet if you have recently had heart bypass surgery, as it may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Be cautious as Dicloran Tablet may also increase the risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, high blood pressure and liver or kidney disease. If you have/had a severe allergy to painkillers and have conditions like asthma, rhinitis, angioedema (swelling under the skin) or skin rashes, do not take Dicloran Tablet . Dicloran Tablet not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Co-administration of Dicloran Tablet with Meloxicam can increase the risk or severity of gastrointestinal side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meloxicam with Dicloran Tablet is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not stop any medication without doctor's advise.
How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Taking prasugrel together with Dicloran Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dicloran Tablet and Prasugrel can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Dicloran Tablet can increase the levels and effects of methotrexate. This can lead to increased risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Dicloran Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as mouth sores or ulcers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, loss of hunger, joint pain or swelling, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, shortness of breath, a dry cough, paleness, dizziness or fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fits, infection, fever, chills, body aches, sore throat or muscle weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Taking Dicloran Tablet with bromfenac will have an additive effect and may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be possible interaction between Dicloran Tablet and bromfenac but you can take it if prescribed by a doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness; lightheadedness; red or black, tarry stools; coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds; severe headache; and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Taking Dicloran Tablet with Enoxaparin can increase the risk of bleeding complications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Dicloran Tablet and Enoxaparin, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, swelling, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DiclofenacLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Taking Dicloran Tablet with Lomitapide will have an additive effect and may cause liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Dicloran Tablet and Lomitapide, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DiclofenacMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Co-administration of Dicloran Tablet with Mipomersen may cause liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dicloran Tablet and Mipomersen can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Coadministration of Dicloran Tablet with fondaparinux may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Dicloran Tablet and Fondaparinux when taken together, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience bleeding, severe back pain, dizziness, black or red stools, severe headache, weakness, and vomiting contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Taking Dicloran Tablet and ibuprofen can increase the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dicloran Tablet and Ibuprofen can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dicloran Tablet:
Taking Dicloran Tablet with warfarin may, increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Dicloran Tablet and Warfarin, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include turmeric and fish oils, as they help in reducing inflammation.
  • Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase joint pain and arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • Include fish like salmon, trout, tuna and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that ramp up inflammation.
  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation conditions. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of the curve to minimise pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.
  • Adopting a healthy lifestyle coupled with a diet containing high proteins is the mainstay in the management of arthritic conditions.

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ANALGESICS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Dicloran Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Dicloran Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe an alternative medicine after overweighing the benefits over the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is not enough evidence to establish the safety of Dicloran Tablet in nursing mothers. So, it is advisable to take Dicloran Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Dicloran Tablet may cause dizziness. So avoid driving or drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

If u have or had a history of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Dicloran Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

If you have or had a history of kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Dicloran Tablet .

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Children

Unsafe

Dicloran Tablet not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

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FAQs

Dicloran Tablet is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, strain, and sprain.

Dicloran Tablet works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation. Thus, it provides relief from pain and inflammation.

Dicloran Tablet can be stopped if it is prescribed for short-term pain relief. If it has been prescribed for long-term usage, it is advised to continue as advised by your doctor.

Dicloran Tablet may cause dizziness in some patients. Drive only if you are alert after taking Dicloran Tablet and omit driving if you feel dizzy.

No, Dicloran Tablet is not indicated for stomach pain. If you have symptoms of stomach pain, contact your doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cnergy IT Park, 3rd floor Appa Saheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025
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