Antiflam 50 mg 20 tablets
U.P. PHARMA
U.P. PHARMA
Composition
• Active ingredient: Diclofenac potassium - 50 mg
• Excipients: Corn starch, tribasic calcium phosphate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon anhydrous, sodium starch glycolate, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, iron oxide red, titanium dioxide, talc, carnauba wax.
Pharmacological properties
Diclofenac potassium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which leads to a decrease in the synthesis of prostaglandins - substances involved in the development of pain, inflammation and fever.
The drug is quickly absorbed and begins to act within 30-60 minutes after administration, providing rapid pain relief.
Indications for use
• Arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
• Back pain, myalgia, neuralgia
• Soft tissue injuries, bruises, sprains
• Toothache, headache, menstrual pain
• Postoperative and post-traumatic pain
Method of administration and dosage
For oral administration, tablets should be swallowed whole with liquid, with food or after meals. The lowest effective dose is used to control symptoms: the recommended daily dose is 100-150 mg in 2 or 3 divided doses. In milder cases, 75-100 mg per day in 2 or 3 divided doses is sufficient.
For primary dysmenorrhea, the daily dose is usually: 50 - 150 mg. An initial dose of 50 mg is usually sufficient. If necessary, an initial dose of 100 mg can be prescribed with a maximum of 200 mg/day achieved over several menstrual cycles. Treatment should be started at the first signs of symptoms and continued for several days.
For migraine, an initial dose of 50 mg - at the first sign of an attack. If relief does not occur within 2 hours after the first dose, an additional dose of 50 mg can be taken. If necessary, additional doses of 50 mg can be taken at intervals of 4-6 hours, not exceeding a total dose of 200 mg per day.
For adolescents aged 14 years and older, a daily dose of 75 to 100 mg divided into 2-3 doses is usually sufficient. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 150 mg.