Cataflam50mg

Indication

Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Pain, Migraine, Allergic conjunctivitis, Dysmenorrhea, Muscle aches, Acute gout, Inflammat... View More

Administration

Should be taken with food. Take immediately after meals.

Adult Dose

Oral Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Mild-to-Moderate Acute Pain Adult: 50 mg PO q8-12hr Migraine Adult: As diclofen... View More

Contraindication

It is contra-indicated for those patients who are hypersensitive to Diclofenac. In patients with active or suspected peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal b... View More

Mode of Action

Diclofenac, a phenylacetic acid derivative is a prototypical NSAID. It has potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions. It reversibly in... View More

Precaution

History of GI ulceration; impaired cardiac, renal or hepatic function; hypertension; lactation. IV admin in patients with moderate or severe renal impai... View More

Side Effect

Side-effects of Diclofenac is usually mild and transient. It is generally well tolerated. At the starting of the treatment, however, patients may someti... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Published literature reports that use of NSAIDs after 30 weeks’ gestation increases risk of premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus; dat... View More

Interaction

May increase serum levels of methotrexate. Concomitant use w/ other NSAIDs or anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin) is associated w/ higher risk of GI bleedin... View More