What are Diclomax tablets used for?
They are used to relieve pain and inflammation or swelling and can be used in the treatment of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, low back pain and sprains or broken bones, or to control pain and inflammation following orthopaedic, dental and other minor …
Is Diclomax the same as diclofenac?
Diclomax SR. Each Diclomax SR capsule contains diclofenac sodium 75mg.
What is the difference between diclofenac sodium and diclofenac potassium?
The main difference between the two is that diclofenac potassium is absorbed into the body more quickly than diclofenac sodium. A quick action is useful where immediate pain relief is required, and a prolonged action is more useful in reducing inflammation.
How long does diclofenac SR take to work?
Diclofenac takes 20 to 30 minutes to work if you take it as tablets or capsules. Suppositories take a few hours to work.
How long does Dicloflam stay in your system?
The effect of Dicloflam 50 MG Tablet lasts for an average duration of 8 hours.
How many diclomax can you take in a day?
Diclomax SR 75mg Capsules: The normal dose of Diclomax SR for adults is one or two 75mg capsules daily, swallowed whole with or after food. Do not chew the capsule (s) or remove the contents. Diclomax Retard 100mg Capsules:
What is diclomax SR 75mg capsules?
The name of this medicine is Diclomax SR 75mg Capsules or Diclomax Retard 100mg Capsules. The active substance in them is diclofenac sodium which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
What are the symptoms of overdose of diclomax 50 mg?
A doctor should be contacted immediately if an overdose of Diclomax 50 MG Tablet is suspected. Signs and symptoms of overdose include rashes on the skin, confusion, pain in the chest, blurred vision etc.
How long does it take for diclofenac sodium to be absorbed?
Diclofenac Sodium is rapidly absorbed from the gut and is subject to first-pass metabolism. Capsules give peak plasma concentrations after approximately 2.5 hours. The active substance is 99.7% protein bound and plasma half-life for the terminal elimination phase is 1-2 hours.