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Diclogold is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Diclogold have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Diclogold depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Diclogold have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Diclogold are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Diclogold has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Diclogold's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Diclogold can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Diclogold in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. Other contraindications of Diclogold have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Diclogold have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Diclogold is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Diclogold 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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Is the use of Diclogold safe for pregnant women?
Diclogold can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Diclogold safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Diclogold as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Diclogold on the Kidneys?
Use of Diclogold may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Diclogold on the Liver?
Diclogold may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Diclogold on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Diclogold. 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.
Diclogold 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 Diclogold unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diclogold habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Diclogold is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Diclogold will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Diclogold only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Diclogold cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Diclogold
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Diclogold with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diclogold
Consuming Diclogold with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Diclogold works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, dental surgery, bursitis, low backache, dysmenorrhoea, post-operative pain, and osteoarthritis.
No, Diclogold 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.
Diclogold should be always taken with a light meal. You are advised not to take it on empty stomach.
No, Diclogold should not be taken in Dengue because it can increase the risk of internal bleeding. Patients should consult a medical professional, take ample rest and drink plenty of fluids. However, paracetamol can be taken to bring down fever and reduce joint aches.
Diclogold is a brand name of diclofenac. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, ankylosing spondylitis, toothache, dysmenorrhoea, renal colic, post-traumatic disorder and post-operative inflammatory conditions which affords quick relief from pain and wounds and edema (swelling).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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