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Cataflam 50 Mg, Analgesic & Anti-Inflammatory - 20 Tablets
Cataflam 50 Mg, Analgesic & Anti-Inflammatory - 20 Tablets contains the active ingredient Diclofenac. Dosage form: Tablets. Strength: 50 mg. It does not need a prescription. Reference price on Nabd Plus: SAR 31.70.
Active ingredient: Diclofenac
31.70SAR
VAT included · 20 Tabs
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Product facts
- Dosage form
- Tablets
- Strength
- 50 mg
- Package size
- 20 Tabs
- Prescription required
- No
Medicine details
- CATEGORY OF CATAFLAM TABLETS:
- • Analgesic, Antipyretic & Anti-inflammatory
- MECHANISM OF ACTION OF DICLOFENAC:
- • diclofenac which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which works by:
- • Inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and COX-2, thereby inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
- • May also inhibit neutrophil aggregation/activation, inhibit chemotaxis, decrease proinflammatory cytokine level, and alter lymphocyte activity
- NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENTS & ADVICE TO REDUCE PAIN:
- • A lot of people find relief from gentle massage
- • Relaxation techniques.
- • Physical therapy
- • Gel packs.
- FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DICLOFENAC:
- • Ask your physician or pharmacist
- • VisitSFDA website
- • Visit Medscape atInformation About Diclofenac
- • Visit Drugbank atInformation About Diclofenac
- • Visit Drugs.com atInformation About Diclofenac
- • joint, muscle or tendon pain • attacks of gout; a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint). • pain and swelling after surgery • sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures and other injuries • gynecology problems such as period pain. • Inflammation of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. • Back pain.
- • Take as indicated by your doctor.
- • Take with or right after a meal.
- • The usual dosing is 25 – 50 mg, 2 or 3 times daily.
- • In mild cases, as well as for long-term treatment, 75mg to 100 mg each day is usually enough.
- • Do not take more than 150 mg in one day.
- • For children consult your physician before using Diclofenac
- • Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
- • If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
- • If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
- • Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
- Take as indicated by your doctor.
- Take with or right after a meal.
- The usual dosing is 25 – 50 mg, 2 or 3 times daily.
- In mild cases, as well as for long-term treatment, 75mg to 100 mg each day is usually enough.
- Do not take more than 150 mg in one day.
- For children consult your physician before using Diclofenac
- Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
- • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. • Not preferred especially during the first 3 months • Stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor straight away if you notice: • Sudden and crushing chest pain (signs of myocardial infarction or heart attack) • Breathlessness, difficulty breathing when lying down, swelling of the feet or legs (signs of heart failure) • Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg especially on one side of the body. • sudden loss or disturbance of vision; sudden difficulty in speaking or ability to understand speech. • sudden migraine-like headaches which happen for the first time, with or without disturbed vision. These symptoms can be an early sign of a stroke. • Stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, wind, nausea (feeling sick), or vomiting (being sick) • Any sign of bleeding in the stomach or intestine, for example, when emptying your bowels • blood in vomit or black, tarry feces • Allergic reactions can include skin rash, itching, bruising, painful red areas, peeling or blistering • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: • Medicines to treat diabetes • Anticoagulants (blood-thinning tablets like warfarin) • Diuretics (water tablets) • Lithium (used to treat some mental problems) • Methotrexate (for some inflammatory diseases and some cancers) • Ciclosporin and tacrolimus (used to treat some inflammatory diseases and after transplants) • Trimethoprim (a medicine used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections) • Quinolone antibiotics (for infections) • Any other NSAID or COX-2 (cyclo-oxygenase-2) inhibitor, for example, aspirin or ibuprofen • Cardiac glycosides (for example digoxin), used to treat heart problems • Medicines known as SSRIs used to treat depression • Oral steroids (an anti-inflammatory drug) • Medicines used to treat heart conditions or high blood pressure, for example, beta-blockers or ACE inhibitors • Voriconazole (a medicine used to treat fungal infections) • Phenytoin (a medicine used to treat seizures) • Colestipol/cholestyramine (used to lower cholesterol)
- Stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, wind, loss of appetite
- Headache, dizziness, vertigo
- Skin rash or spots
- Raised levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
- Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), chest pain, heart disorders, including heart attack or breathlessness.
- difficulty breathing when lying down, or swelling of the feet or legs (signs of heart failure), especially if you have been taking a higher dose (150 mg per day) for a long time.
- Stomach ulcers or bleeding (there have been very rare reported cases)
- • store below 30°c
- • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- • Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
- • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
- 20 Tablets
Product information comes from the verified Nabd Plus catalog and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Prices are in Saudi Riyal (SAR).
SKU: 93686