What is Dicloplex Forte?

DICLOFLEX tablets relieve pain, reduce swelling and ease inflammation in conditions affecting the joints, muscles and tendons including: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute gout (painful inflammation of the joints especially in the feet and hands).

Is diclofenac like Tramadol?

In contrast to this our observation concludes that diclofenac and tramadol, both have analgesic effect but analgesic efficacy of diclofenac in first 24 hours is significantly greater than tramadol for postoperative pain. Diclofenac is a NSAID, widely used to relieve pain with or without inflammation.

Is 100mg of diclofenac a lot?

Usual Adult Dose for Pain: Diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets: 50 mg orally 3 times a day; an initial dose of 100 mg orally followed by 50 mg oral doses may provide better relief in some patients.

What is the composition of diclofenac sodium 100 mg?

Qualitative and quantitative composition Diclofenac sodium 100 mg Excipients (s) with known effect: Each tablet contains approximately 111.5 mg Sucrose.

How much diclofenac can you take in a day?

Adults: One 100 mg diclofenac sodium prolonged-release tablet daily. If necessary, the daily dosage can be increased to 150 mg by supplementation with the conventional dosage forms containing diclofenac sodium 25 mg or 50 mg. The recommended maximum daily dose of diclofenac sodium is 150mg.

What are the side effects of diclofenac?

Serious skin reactions, some of them fatal, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, have been reported very rarely in association with the use of NSAIDs, including diclofenac (see section 4.8).

What are the metabolites of diclofenac?

Five Diclofenac metabolites have been identified in human plasma and urine. The metabolites include 4′-hydroxy-, 5-hydroxy-, 3′-hydroxy-, 4′,5-dihydroxy- and 3′-hydroxy-4′-methoxy-Diclofenac. The major Diclofenac metabolite, 4′-hydroxy-Diclofenac, has very weak pharmacologic activity.