Dolvic-K 50 mg 20 Tablets

Description

Diclofenac potassium the active ingredient of Dolvic -K® belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are used to reduce pain and inflammation in the following conditions: Sprains, strains and other injuries Pain and inflammation following surgery Gout Other painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles such as backache, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and pyrophosphate arthropathy. The tablets can also be used to relieve the symptoms associated with migraine attacks in adults. How to use You should not take Dolvic-K tablets for long periods of time, blood tests should be done if you take them for more than a few daysTo reduce side effects, you should take the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed to relieve your symptomsThe tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water, with or after food. The usual dose is as follows: To treat pain and inflammation: Adults - 75 mg to 150 mg per day, divided into two or three doses. Elderly patients - the lowest dose that can be used if you are physically weak or underweight, your doctor may ask you to see him or her regularly during the first four weeks of treatment, to make sure you are not experiencing any side effects. Children aged 12 years and over - 75 mg to 100 mg per day, divided into two or three doses. 50 mg tablets - not recommended for children under 12 years of age. To treat migraine symptoms in adults 50 mg is given at the first signs of a migraine attack A further 50 mg is given 2 hours after the first dose if necessary, then every 4 to 6 hours The total dose should not exceed 200 mg in 24 hours These tablets are not suitable for the treatment of migraine in children. Warnings and precautions Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dolvic-K if: You have a history of gastrointestinal disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease You have had reduced function of your heart, kidneys or liver You have had any blood clotting disorders You have asthma You have hepatic porphyria (a disorder of the red blood pigment) You have had surgery before or need surgery You are elderly (over 65) such as celecoxib. You are being treated with diuretics (water tablets) or COX-2 inhibitors You suffer from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that affects your breathing, chest infections or hay fever. Side Effects If you experience any of the following side effects during treatment, stop taking the medicine and seek medical help immediately: Blood in the stool. Black, tarry stools. Blood or dark particles like coffee grounds when vomiting or retching. An allergic reaction such as itching, low blood pressure, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, mouth, and throat, which may cause shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing. A form of meningitis (aseptic) that causes a combination of symptoms such as headache, fever, stiff neck, tiredness, muscle pain, sore throat and confusion. Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes. Stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, gas, nausea (feeling tired), vomiting or other abnormal symptoms affecting the stomach. Storage Information Store below 30°C Drug Interactions Diabetes medications: adjusting the dosage of these medications is necessary to avoid severe hypoglycemia. Anticoagulants (such as warfarin): These may increase the risk of bleeding. Diuretics (water tablets): Their effect may be reduced. Potassium-sparing diuretics may increase potassium levels in the blood. Lithium (a medicine used to treat depression) Blood levels of these medicines may increase if taken with Dolvic-K tablets Cytotoxic medicines (such as methotrexate for cancer treatment): should not be taken for at least 24 hours before or after taking Dolvic-K tablets Blood levels of these medicines may increase if taken with Dolvic-K tablets Ciclosporin: this may damage kidney function. Ingredients Diclofenac potassium Specifications Dolvic-K 50 mg tablets are round, reddish-brown, biconvex, film-coated tablets, without a score line,