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Emifenac 50 Mg - 20 Tabs
Product Name
- Emifenac 50 mg Tablets
Scientific Name
- DICLOFENAC Sodium 50 MG TAB
Category Of Emifenac Tablets
- Analgesic, Antipyretic & Anti-inflammatory
Mechanism Of Action Of Diclofenac
- diclofenac which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which works by:
- Inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and COX-2, thereby inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
- May also inhibit neutrophil aggregation/activation, inhibit chemotaxis, decrease proinflammatory cytokine level, and alter lymphocyte activity
Therapeutic Indications Of Emifenac Tablets
- joint, muscle or tendon pain
- attacks of gout; a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint).
- pain and swelling after surgery
- sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures and other injuries
- gynecology problems such as period pain.
- Inflammation of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
- Back pain.
Method Of Administration Of Emifenac Tablets
- Take as indicated by your doctor.
- Take with or right after a meal.
- The usual dosing is 25 – 50 mg, 2 or 3 times daily.
- In mild cases, as well as for long-term treatment, 75mg to 100 mg each day is usually enough.
- Do not take more than 150 mg in one day.
- For children consult your physician before using Diclofenac
- Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Undesirable Side Effects Of Emifenac Tablets
- Stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, wind, loss of appetite
- Headache, dizziness, vertigo
- Skin rash or spots
- Raised levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
- Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), chest pain, heart disorders, including heart attack or breathlessness.
- difficulty breathing when lying down, or swelling of the feet or legs (signs of heart failure), especially if you have been taking a higher dose (150 mg per day) for a long time.
- Stomach ulcers or bleeding (there have been very rare reported cases)
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Emifenac Tablets
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- Not preferred especially during the first 3 months
Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Pain
- A lot of people find relief from gentle massage, and some hospice agencies have volunteers who are trained in massage therapy.
- Relaxation techniques.
- Physical therapy
- Gel packs.
Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Emifenac Tablets
- Stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor straight away if you notice:
- Sudden and crushing chest pain (signs of myocardial infarction or heart attack)
- Breathlessness, difficulty breathing when lying down, swelling of the feet or legs (signs of
- heart failure)
- Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm or leg especially on one side of the body;
- sudden migraine-like headaches which happen for the first time, with or without disturbed vision. These symptoms can be an early sign of a stroke.
- Stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, wind, nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting (being sick)
- Any sign of bleeding in the stomach or intestine, for example, when emptying your bowels
- Stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, wind, nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting (being sick)
- Any sign of bleeding in the stomach or intestine, for example, when emptying your bowels
- blood in vomit or black, tarry feces
- Allergic reactions can include skin rash, itching, bruising, painful red areas, peeling or blistering
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:
- Medicines to treat diabetes
- Anticoagulants (blood-thinning tablets like warfarin)
- Diuretics (water tablets)
- Lithium (used to treat some mental problems)
- Methotrexate (for some inflammatory diseases and some cancers)
- Ciclosporin and tacrolimus (used to treat some inflammatory diseases and after transplants)
- Trimethoprim (a medicine used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections)
- Quinolone antibiotics (for infections)
- Any other NSAID or COX-2 (cyclo-oxygenase-2) inhibitor, for example, aspirin or ibuprofen
- Cardiac glycosides (for example digoxin), used to treat heart problems
- Medicines known as SSRIs used to treat depression
- Oral steroids (an anti-inflammatory drug)
- Medicines used to treat heart conditions or high blood pressure, for example, beta-blockers or ACE inhibitors
- Voriconazole (a medicine used to treat fungal infections)
- Phenytoin (a medicine used to treat seizures)
- Colestipol/cholestyramine (used to lower cholesterol)
Storage Conditions Of Emifenac Tablets
- store below 30°c
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
For More Information About Diclofenac
- Ask your physician or pharmacist
- Visit Medscape at Information About Diclofenac
- Visit Drugbank at Information About Diclofenac
- Visit Drugs.com at Information About Diclofenac
- SFDA website
Size | 20 Pcs |
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Brand | EMIFENAC |
Is Bonded | No |
Bonded Types | None |
Product Function | Analgesic |
Product Form | Tablets |
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