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Diflac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Diflac have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Diflac. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Diflac can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Diflac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Diflac's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Diflac related warnings talks about Diflac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Diflac is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Diflac contraindications section.
Additionally, Diflac may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Diflac is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Diflac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diflac is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Diflac safe for pregnant women?
Diflac should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Diflac safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Diflac on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Diflac on the Kidneys?
Effects of Diflac on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diflac on the Liver?
Diflac may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Diflac on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Diflac. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Diflac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diflac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diflac habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Diflac is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Diflac since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Diflac only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Diflac for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diflac
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Diflac, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diflac
Taking alcohol with Diflac can be dangerous.
No, Diflac can't be taken at the same time until unless prescribed by your doctor because it can significantly reduce the bioavailability of amoxicillin due to which the effectiveness of amoxicillin will decrease.
Yes, you can take Diflac for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
No, Diflac does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
Yes, long-term use of Diflac can cause renal failure. Do not take it without doctor's advice. Otherwise, It may lead to several kidney related problems.
Yes, Diflac can be given in a toothache generally tooth pain occur due to infection so preferably it should be taken with a combination of antibiotics. Please consult the dentist before taking this medication.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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