Dicofen 100mg

Dicofen 100mg, made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Its active ingredient is Diclofenac Sodium 100mg, and it is used for arthritis, joint pain, back pain, muscle sprains, gout attacks, period pain and pain after injury or surgery. Pack size: 3×10 others.

Uses of Dicofen 100mg

Dicofen 100mg is used to relieve pain, swelling and stiffness. Doctors prescribe it for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, as well as for back pain, sprains and strains, acute gout, dental pain, period pain and pain after minor surgery.

How Dicofen 100mg works

Diclofenac blocks the enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2) that the body uses to make prostaglandins. Prostaglandins cause pain, swelling and inflammation, so lowering them reduces all three. Delayed-release and sustained-release forms release the medicine slowly for longer relief.

Possible side effects

Like other NSAIDs, Dicofen 100mg can cause side effects. The more common ones include:

• Indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Headache or dizziness
• Mild skin rash

Stop taking it and see a doctor urgently if you pass black or bloody stools, vomit blood, have chest pain, or develop swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with or after food to reduce stomach upset.
• Tell your doctor if you have, or have had, a stomach ulcer, stomach bleeding, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney or liver problems.
• Do not take it together with other painkillers of the same type (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin unless your doctor advises it.
• Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy, and ask your doctor before using it at any other stage of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Dicofen 100mg online in Pakistan

Order Dicofen 100mg from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Diclofenac Sodium by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.