Clofenac Plus IM Injection

Indication:

clofenac Plus injection contains lidocaine, which acts as a local anesthetic. Therefore, the possibility of pain at the iniection site, which is most likely to occur after intramuscular injection of normal diclofenac, is minimized if Clofenac plus injection is used. It is used to relief all grades of pain and inflammation in a wide range of conditions including: a)Arthritic conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Acute gout. b) Acute musculoskeletal disorders such as periarthritis (e.g., frozen shoulder), tendinitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis, c) Other painful conditions resulting from trauma, including fracture, row back paShow more 

Dosage & Administration:
Adults
One ampoule once (or in severe cases, twice) daily by intramuscular injection.
The recommended maximum daily dose of diclofenac is 150 mg, by any route.
The recommended maximum daily dose of lidocaine is 200 mg.
Children
In juvenile chronic artritis, 1-3 mg of diclofenac / kg body weight daily in divided doses.
Elderly patients
In elderly or debilitated patients, the lowest effective dosage is recommended, commensurate with age and physical status.

Preparation:
Clofenac Plus IM Injection: Box containing 2 x 5 ampoules of 2 ml in brister pack.