Diclomex Rapid
Diclomex Rapid is a medicine that helps reduce pain and inflammation.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Diclofenac potassium
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and young people over 16, the usual starting dose is 2-3 tablets (50 mg each) per day, split into 2-3 doses. For mild pain, 1-2 tablets per day is often enough. For menstrual pain, take 1-3 tablets (50 mg each) per day, split into 1-3 doses, starting with 1-2 tablets.
Method
Take tablets with a small amount of liquid, preferably before a meal. Do not chew the tablets.
Important
Do not take more than 4 Diclomex Rapid 50 mg tablets in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •headache, dizziness
- •spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •upper stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, loss of appetite
- •rashes, skin irritation
RARE
- •rapid or irregular heartbeat, chest pain
- •tiredness, drowsiness
- •wheezing, shortness of breath (asthma)
- •liver problems (hepatitis), with or without yellow skin or eyes
- •stomach lining inflammation, stomach or duodenal ulcers (possibly with bleeding, narrowing, or a hole)
- •fluid retention in the body (e.g., swollen ankles)
- •mental or emotional disturbances, depression, anxiety, nightmares
- •problems with perception or memory, feeling confused, trouble sleeping, irritability, convulsions, tremors
- •changes in taste
- •tingling or numbness in hands, fingers, and feet
- •vision problems (blurred vision or seeing double)
- •stroke or other brain circulation problems
- •ringing in the ears, hearing loss
- •high blood pressure
- •blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis)
- •lung inflammation (pneumonitis)
- •lower abdominal symptoms and bowel problems, such as bleeding and inflammation, or worsening of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- •mouth or tongue inflammation, damage to the esophagus, constipation, cramps in the upper abdomen (signs of bowel obstruction)
- •inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •flu-like symptoms, fatigue, muscle pain, high liver enzymes in blood tests (signs of severe liver problems)
- •small bleeds under the skin (purpura), rash, eczema, sensitivity to light, redness and itching of the skin, blistering skin inflammation
- •rash with peeling or shedding skin (exfoliative dermatitis)
- •hair loss
- •acute kidney problems, protein or blood in urine, nephrotic syndrome (fluid retention and significant protein in urine), kidney tissue damage
- •allergic skin reaction with red, swollen, round or oval patches, blisters, and itching (fixed drug eruption); the skin may also darken in affected areas.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to diclofenac, aspirin, ibuprofen, other NSAID painkillers, or any other ingredient in this medicine; symptoms may include swelling of the face or mouth, difficulty breathing, chest pain, runny nose, or rashes.
- Do not use if you have a stomach or bowel ulcer, bleeding, or perforation (a hole).
- Do not use during the last three months of pregnancy as it can harm your unborn baby or cause problems during delivery.
- Do not use if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
- Do not use if you have a heart condition or blood vessel disease in the brain, such as a previous heart attack, stroke, or circulation problems in your arms or legs.
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- Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience chest pain, as this could be a sign of a serious allergic reaction or heart attack.