Volifen 150ml1%
OTC- Generic:
- Diclofenac Sodium 1% Topical
- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Spray
- Pack size:
- 150ml bot
৳ 550/unit
Pack: ৳ 550
Price comparison
- This brand
- ৳ 550
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- ৳ 250
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At a glance
Diclofenac Sodium 1% Topical is an NSAID gel used for local relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal pain.
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Joint and muscular pains
- Local symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation
Dosage
Adult (Osteoarthritis): Apply 2 g (upper extremities)/4 g (lower extremities) every 6 hours; not to exceed 8 g/day to any single joint of upper extremities; 16 g/day to any single joint of lower extremities.
Adult (Pain and inflammation): As 1% gel: Apply onto affected area 3 or 4 times daily.
Side effects
Common (>10%): Dry skin (25-27%), rash (20-35%), contact dermatitis (19-33%), pain (15-26%), paresthesia (<20%), pruritus (52%), exfoliation (6-24%).
Occasional (1-10%): Hypertension, chest pain, skin ulcer, diarrhea, dyspepsia, alopecia, photosensitivity, edema, conjunctivitis, hematuria, asthma.
Precautions & warnings
Caution in rare instances of peptic ulceration or GI bleeding. Elderly patients should be kept under close observation. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Not to be taken by mouth.