Diclofenac Sodium is a medicine known commercially as Fisioren or Voltaren.
This medication, for oral and injectable use, is an anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic used in the treatment of muscle pain, arthritis and rheumatism.
Indications for Diclofenac Sodium
Renal and biliary colic; otites; acute gout crises; painful syndromes of the spine; dysmenorrhea; spondylitis; post-traumatic or post-operative inflammatory or painful conditions in gynecology, orthopedics and dentistry; tonsillitis; osteoarthritis; pharyngotonsillitis.
Side Effects of Diclofenac Sodium
Gases; lack of appetite; depression; convulsions; vision disturbances; gastrointestinal bleeding; diarrhea with blood; constipation; vomiting; edema at the injection site; skin rashes; somnolence; stomachache; abdominal cramps; gastric ulcer; aphthous stomatitis; glossitis, esophageal lesions; diaphragmatic intestinal stenosis; dizziness, dizziness; insomnia; anxiety; Nightmares; sensory disturbances, including paresthesia, memory disorders, disorientation; disorders of the palate; urticaria; hair loss; photosensitivity reaction.
Contraindications of Diclofenac Sodium
Children; individuals with peptic ulcer; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
Mode of Use of Diclofenac Sodium
Oral use
Adults
- Administer 100 to 150 mg (2 to 3 tablets) of Diclofenac Sodium a day or 2 to 3 divided doses.
Injectable Use
- Inject one ampoule (75 mg) daily, intramuscularly deep, applied in the gluteal region. It is not recommended to use the injectable form for more than 2 days.
