Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET
DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET is a combination of Diclofenac and Paracetamol which belongs to the group of medicines called Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to manage various conditions associated with pain and inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis (chronic inflammatory condition of joints), ankylosing spondylitis (chronic inflammatory disease of the spine) and osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disorder which is categorized by swelling, stiffness, and painful joints). DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET can also be used in the management of ear and throat pain, muscle pain, back pain, tooth ache, mensural pain, post-operative or post -traumatic pain and also athletic injuries.
Your doctor may perform complete blood test especially in patients undergoing long term management with this medicine to know your existing condition. Along with the management your doctor may also monitor for signs and symptoms for gastrointestinal bleeding. Before taking DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET, inform your doctor if you have blood clotting disorders, diabetes (high blood sugar), habit of smoking, or raised levels of cholesterol. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET because it might aggravate your existing symptoms.
DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having kidney, liver or heart diseases, stomach or intestinal ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, or inflammatory intestinal disorders such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Consult your doctor before taking it. DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women especially in third trimester and in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 10 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before taking. The most common side-effects of DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET are nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea and indigestion. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsens or doesn’t improve.
USES OF DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET
- It is used to manage various conditions associated with pain and inflammation
HOW DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET WORKS
DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET helps in relieving pain and inflammation where Diclofenac and Paracetamol are Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which works by inhibiting the production of a chemical called prostaglandins in the body which are responsible for causing pain and swelling in the body.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET
COMMON
- Nausea
- vomiting
- Gastrointestinal problems such as stomach pain, heartburn, burping, diarrhoea, constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Rashes and itching
- Flatulence
- Ulcers in the stomach or intestines
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Difficulty in sleeping
UNCOMMON
- Swelling of the mouth
- Swollen ankles and legs due to water retention
- Abnormal and unexpected bleeding from vagina
- Infection of the vagina causing itching, burning, pain, soreness, especially during intercourse or urination
- Menstrual irregularities
- Low platelets count leading to bleeding or bruising
- Purpura (purple spots on the skin) and hives
- Blurred vision
- High blood pressure
- Tiredness and feeling shaky
- Ringing in the ears
- Anxiety, depression
- Tingling or pricking sensation in the body
- Mouth ulcers
- Dry mouth
RARE
- Signs of liver inflammation (such as yellowish discolouration of skin, headache, fever, chills, and weakness)
- Signs of pancreatic inflammation (such as severe pain in the abdomen and back)
- Signs of lung inflammation (such as coughing, increased sputum)
- Breast pain
- Vomiting of blood
- Worsening of ulcerative colitis (inflammation of lower intestine)
- Damage to the oesophagus (part of digestive tract)
- Swelling of the tongue
- Low blood pressure
- Hair loss
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Nightmares
Stop taking DICLOTAL FORTE TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Swelling of the ankles, feet, hands, lips or throat which may cause swallowing or breathing difficulties
- Weakness or difficulty to move one side of the body, slurred speech, heart failure, or palpitation and shortness of breath
- Signs of decreased white blood cells in the blood (such as infections, fever, chills, sore throat and flu-like symptoms)
- Signs of stomach problems (such as severe stomach pain, bleeding, rupture in the intestines or stomach causing black or blood-stained stools and vomiting blood)
- Signs of serious skin reactions (such as rashes, blistering or peeling of the skin (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), exfoliative dermatitis and toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- Signs of serious allergic reactions (such as rashes, swelling of the face, wheezing, difficulty in breathing and anaphylactic shock)
- Jaundice (yellowish discolouration of skin and whites of the eyes)
- Reduction in the number of blood platelets (increased chance of bleeding or bruising)
- Symptoms of meningitis (stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever or loss of consciousness)
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