A-Fenac K 50 mg Tablet

A-Fenac K 50

DESCRIPTION

A-FENAC K (Diclofenac Potassium) has a rapid onset of action, which makes it particularly suitable for the treatment of acute painful and inflammatory conditions. Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis is considered to be fundamental to its mechanism of action. Diclofenac is rapidly and completely absorbed from A-FENAC K tablets. The absorption sets in immediately after administration.

COMPOSITION

Tablet : Each film-coated tablet contains Diclofenac Potassium INN 50 mg.

INDICATIONS

Short term treatment in the following acute conditions:

• Post-traumatic pain, inflammation and swelling e.g., due to sprains.

• Post-operative pain, inflammation and swelling, e.g., following dental or orthopaedic surgery.

• Painful and/or inflammatory conditions in gynaecology, e.g., primary dysmenorrhoea.

l• Painful syndromes of the vertebral column.

• Non articular rheumatism.

As an adjuvant in several painful inflammatory infections of the ear, nose or throat :

• Pharyngotonsillitis.

• Otitis media.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Adults : The recommended initial daily dosage is 100-150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. In milder cases as well as for patients over 14 years 75-100 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. In dysmenorrhoea the daily dosage should be individually adjusted and is generally 50- 150 mg. Children : It is not recommended for use in children. OR AS DIRECTED BY THE PHYSICIAN.

SIDE EFFECTS

Occasional epigastric pain, other gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, dyspepsia, flatulence, anorexia etc. Occasional CNS problems such as headache, dizziness, vertigo etc.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Gastric or intestinal ulcer. Known hypersensitivity to the active substance or the excipients. Like other NSAIDs, Diclofenac Potassium is also contraindicated in active or suspected peptic ulcer or gastro-intestinal bleeding. Asthmatic patients in whom attacks of asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents with possessing prosta-glandin synthetase inhibiting activity.

PRECAUTIONS

Symptoms or history of gastro-intestinal disease, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function. Use with caution in elderly patients.

SUPPLY

Tablet : Each box contains 5 x 10 tablets in blisters.