DICLOZED F Tablet 10's

Pain relief (1348)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Diclofenac 50 mg+Famotidine 20 mg

Manufacturer

Innovative Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

DICLOZED F TABLET is a combination of Diclofenac and Famotidine which belongs to the group of medicines called Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and H2-Receptor Antagonists respectively. It is used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions affecting the joints (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), muscles (back, shoulder) and tendons (tendonitis, tenosynovitis and bursitis) by reducing the risk of stomach ulcer (due to the use of pain killer). DICLOZED F TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having kidney, heart or liver failure, gastric or duodenal ulcers, bleeding in the digestive tract, cerebrovascular diseases and blood circulation problems. DICLOZED F TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with lung diseases, ulcerative colitis, crohn’s disease, porphyria, bleeding disorders, diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, planned for surgery of the stomach or intestine, history of blood clots, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol or triglycerides, the possibility of a malignant tumor in the stomach or history of a smoking habit. DICLOZED F TABLET should not be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women including children and adolescents (aged 18 years or below). DICLOZED F TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (65 years and above). The most common

Uses

OF DICLOZED F TABLET Relieves pain and inflammation by reducing the risk of stomach ulcers

How It Works

In DICLOZED F TABLET, diclofenac effectively reduces pain, swelling and redness by blocking the inflammatory and pain pathways. Famotidine reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach by blocking certain receptors called H2 receptors which produce stomach acid. Thus, it manages the occurrence of symptoms of stomach ulcers such as upper abdominal pain, heartburn and/or indigestion.

Directions for Use

Take DICLOZED F TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow DICLOZED F TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of DICLOZED F TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

taking DICLOZED F TABLET are stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence, diarrhea and constipation. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF DICLOZED F TABLET Relieves pain and inflammation by reducing the risk of stomach ulcers HOW DICLOZED F TABLET WORKSIn DICLOZED F TABLET, diclofenac effectively reduces pain, swelling and redness by blocking the inflammatory and pain pathways. Famotidine reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach by blocking certain receptors called H2 receptors which produce stomach acid. Thus, it manages the occurrence of symptoms of stomach ulcers such as upper abdominal pain, heartburn and/or indigestion. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake DICLOZED F TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow DICLOZED F TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of DICLOZED F TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DICLOZED F TABLETCOMMON stomach pain, heartburn nausea, vomiting indigestion, flatulence loss of appetite headache, dizziness vertigo (sensation of feeling off balance) skin rash or spots constipation, diarrhea UNCOMMON fast or irregular heartbeat chest pain heart disorders including heart attack or breathlessness tiredness dry mouth changes in taste severe itching RARE stomach ulcers or bleeding, gastritis vomiting diarrhea with blood or bleeding from the back passage black, tarry faeces or stools drowsiness signs of fluid retention such as swollen ankles signs of asthma such as wheezing, breathlessness, coughing, and a tightness across the chest Stop taking DICLOZED F TABLET and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side-effects: signs of myocardial infarction or heart attack such as sudden and chest crushing signs of heart failure such as breathlessness, difficulty in breathing while lying down, swelling of legs or feet signs of stroke such as sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm or leg especially on one side of the body, sudden loss of vision or disturbance in vision, sudden difficulty in speaking or ability to understand speech, sudden migraine like headaches signs of bleeding in stomach or intestines such as blood in vomit or black, tarry feaces signs of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, bruising, painful red areas, peeling, or blistering, swollen face, lips, hands or fingers signs of bronchospasm such as wheezing or shortness of breath signs of jaundice such as yellowing of skin or whites of the eyes persistent sore throat high temperature unexpected change in the amount of urine or appearance mild cramping and tenderness of the abdomen followed by rectal bleeding or bloody diarrhea signs of stevens johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis such as severe blistering of the skin, eyes, mouth and genitals signs of kounis syndrome (serious allergic reaction) such as chest pain signs of interstitial pneumonia (lung disorder) such as shortness of breath or dry cough due to inflammation of the lungs signs of angioneurotic oedema such as swelling of the deeper layers of the skin caused by a build-up of fluid

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDICLOZED F TABLET is not recommended for use during the last three months of pregnancy since it may affect the baby’s circulation. It should be used with caution in the first 6 months of pregnancy only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking DICLOZED F TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGDICLOZED F TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking DICLOZED F TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, have headache or eyesight problems after taking DICLOZED F TABLET. Consult your doctor before taking DICLOZED F TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking DICLOZED F TABLET since it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. KIDNEYDICLOZED F TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with kidney failure. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking DICLOZED F TABLET. LIVERDICLOZED F TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with liver failure. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking DICLOZED F TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take DICLOZED F TABLET if you are allergic to Diclofenac or Famotidine. LUNGSDICLOZED F TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung problems such as asthma, infections of the respiratory tract or chronic pulmonary disease. Consult your doctor before taking DICLOZED F TABLET. HEART DISEASEDICLOZED F TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart disease such as heart failure, heart attack, blockages of blood vessels to the heart or who had undergone operation to clear or bypass blockages. Consult your doctor before taking DICLOZED F TABLET. OTHERSDICLOZED F TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have gastric or duodenal ulcer have signs of bleeding in the digestive tract such as blood in vomit, bleeding when emptying bowels, black or feces in blood have signs of bowel or stomach problems after taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke, mini-stoke have peripheral arterial disease Before taking DICLOZED F TABLET tell your doctor if you: have stomach or bowel disorders such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease have porphyria (type of red blood cell disorder) have blood or bleeding disorders have diabetes have swelling of the nasal mucosa, seasonal allergic rhinitis have chest pain have blood clots have high blood pressure, raised cholesterol or triglyceride levels have systemic lupus erythematosus (condition where immune system attacks its own tissues) have a planned for a surgery of stomach or intestine have a habit of smoking have possibility of a malignant tumor growth in the stomach Use in Pediatrics: DICLOZED F TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in Geriatrics: DICLOZED F TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking DICLOZED F TABLET.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug – Drug Interactions: Before taking DICLOZED F TABLET inform to your doctor, if you are taking any of these medicines: medicines to manage diabetes (Ex. glimepiride, gliclazide, glyburide) anticoagulants (medicines used to manage blood clots) Ex. warfarin, rivaroxaban diuretics (medicine used to manage high blood pressure) such as chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide medicines used to manage mental problems Ex. lithium medicines used to manage inflammatory diseases or cancer Ex. methotrexate medicines used to manage some inflammatory disease and manage organ rejection after transplants Ex. ciclosporin, tacrolimus medicines used to manage or manage urinary tract infections Ex. trimethoprim medicine used for managing bacterial infections such as quinolone (Ex. ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin) other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or cox 2 inhibitors Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen medicines used to terminate pregnancy ex. mifepristone medicines used to manage heart problems or high blood pressure such as beta blockers (Ex. atenolol, bisoprolol, carvedilol) or Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (Ex. benazepril, captopril, enalapril) medicine used to manage heart problems such as cardiac glycosides (Ex. digoxin) medicines used to manage depression such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Ex. fluoxetine, fluvoxamine antifungals (medicine used to manage fungal infections) Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole phenytoin (used to manage seizures) cholestyramine/clostipetol (medicines used to lower cholesterol levels) prednisolone, betamethasone (used to manage inflammatory condition) probenecid (used to manage gout) antacids (medicines used to manage indigestion) Ex. Aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate medicines used to manage recurrence of ulcers Ex. sucralfate medicines used to manage high blood phosphate levels in patients of dialysis Ex. calcium carbonate medicines used in the management of HIV infection (Ex. atazanavir) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of DICLOZED F TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of DICLOZED F TABLET includes headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, stomach or intestinal bleeding, excitation, disorientation, drowsiness, dizziness, fainting, ringing in ears, or occasionally convulsions (seizures, uncontrolled fits). SYNOPSIS Drug : Diclofenac, Famotidine Pharmacological Category : Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), H2 Receptor Antagonist Therapeutic Indication : Manages pain and inflammation by reducing the risk of stomach ulcer Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep DICLOZED F TABLET out of reach of children Store DICLOZED F TABLET at room temperature

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Last Updated

19 Dec 2022

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