Cataflam 50 mg 20 tablets
Novartis
Novartis
Composition
Each film‑coated tablet contains
Diclofenac potassium — 50 mg.
Excipients
magnesium stearate, povidone, colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium starch glycolate, corn starch, calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 8000, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide, talc, sucrose.
Product Description
Cataflam is a non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug (NSAID) with pronounced anti‑rheumatic, analgesic, anti‑inflammatory, and antipyretic properties.
Indications for Use
Osteoarthritis.
Low back pain.
Acute musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
Bursitis, sprains, dislocations.
Pain relief in fractures.
Ankylosing spondylitis.
Acute gout.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Migraine attacks.
Painful/inflammatory gynecological conditions (primary dysmenorrhea, adnexitis).
Pain and inflammation control after orthopedic, dental, and minor surgeries.
Short‑term treatment of fever associated with ENT infections (pharyngotonsillitis, otitis media).
Method of Administration and Dosage
Oral use, swallow tablets whole with liquid, during or after meals.
Recommended daily dose: 100–150 mg in 2–3 divided doses.
Mild cases: 75–100 mg/day in 2–3 divided doses.
Primary dysmenorrhea: 50–150 mg/day; initial dose usually 50 mg, may increase to 200 mg/day.
Migraine: initial dose 50 mg at onset; if no relief within 2 hours, an additional 50 mg may be taken; maximum 200 mg/day.
Adolescents ≥14 years: 75–100 mg/day in 2–3 doses; maximum 150 mg/day.
Contraindications
Children under 14 years
Hypersensitivity to diclofenac, aspirin, or excipients
Severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal insufficiency
Bradycardia, marked hypotension
Gastric bleeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Precautions
Discontinue if liver disease develops.
Patients with cardiovascular disorders require medical supervision.
Elderly, frail, or low‑weight patients should use minimal effective doses.
Caution in patients with peptic ulcers, GI bleeding, liver/kidney disease, or hypertension.
In asthma, hay fever, respiratory disorders, or nasal polyps, diclofenac may trigger asthma attacks.
Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Nervous system: headache, dizziness, vertigo
Cardiovascular: tachycardia, bradycardia, hypertension, arrhythmia, heart failure
Gastrointestinal: abdominal pain, vomiting, cramps, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia
Other: fluid retention, edema, rash, angioedema
Pregnancy and Lactation
Contraindicated.
Storage Conditions
Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging
Carton box containing 2 blisters of 10 tablets each, with leaflet.