Diclogesic 100 mg suppositories - 5 pcs
Scientific name: Diclofenac sodium 100 mg suppositories
Uses:
- Joint, muscle or tendon pain.
- Gout attacks are a common form of arthritis that is extremely painful, usually affecting one joint at a time.
- Pain and swelling after surgery.
- Sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures and other injuries.
- Gynecological problems such as menstrual pain.
- Inflammation of bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.
- Back ache.
- How to use:
- Lie on one side with your knees drawn toward your chest.
- Gently push the pointed end of the suppository first into the back passage (rectum) using your finger.
- Push the suppository in as far as possible.
- Lower your legs and, if possible, stay still for a few minutes.
- If you feel like you need to take out the suppository, try to resist this by lying still with your buttocks pressed together.
- It is important to keep the suppository in the rectum to allow it to dissolve and absorb the medication.
- Pushing the suppository high into the rectum with your finger will help reduce this feeling.
- wash your hands.
Note: Suppositories are designed to be inserted into the back passage (rectum). Do not take them by mouth.
side effects:
- Stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite.
- Headache, dizziness.
- Skin rash or spots.
- High levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
- Irritation and inflammation where the suppository was inserted.
Warnings and precautions:
Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you notice:
- Sudden chest pain.
- Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, swelling of the feet or legs.
- Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
- Sudden loss or disturbance of vision. Sudden difficulty speaking or being able to understand speech.
- A sudden, migraine-like headache that occurs for the first time with or without disturbed vision.
- Any sign of stomach or intestinal bleeding.
- Allergic reactions that can include rash, itching, bruising, painful red areas, peeling or blistering of the skin.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:
- Medicines to treat diabetes.
- Anticoagulants.
- Diuretics.
- Quinolone antibiotics.
- Any NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors.
- Cardiac glycosides.
- Oral steroids (anti-inflammatory drug).
Preservation method:
- Store at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Must be stored in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.