Dicuno
Dicuno is an anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID) that reduces inflammation, relieves pain, and lowers fever, used for mild to moderate pain conditions, including migraine.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Diclofenac potassium
Manufacturer
Vitabalans Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 25-50 mg three times a day for mild to moderate pain.
Method
Take tablets with liquid, preferably not with or immediately after a meal. Tablets can be divided in half. Not for use by children or adolescents under 18 years.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose is 150 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, and gas.
- •Headache, light-headedness, and dizziness.
- •Skin rash.
- •Increased liver enzyme levels (can be seen in blood tests).
RARE
- •Feeling tired or fatigued.
- •Asthma attacks (difficulty breathing).
- •Severe stomach problems, such as ulcers or bleeding in the digestive tract (may include blood in stools or vomit).
- •Liver problems, including inflammation of the liver, which may cause yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- •Swelling in the body due to extra fluid.
- •Severe skin reactions, including blisters, widespread redness, or peeling skin.
- •Changes in blood cells, such as fewer white blood cells, which can make you more prone to infections.
- •Mental confusion, depression, difficulty sleeping, or nightmares.
- •Nerve problems, such as burning or tingling skin, memory problems, or seizures.
- •Problems with vision (like blurred or double vision) or hearing (like ringing in the ears or hearing loss).
- •Heart or circulation problems, such as chest pain, fast heartbeat, or high blood pressure.
- •Hair loss or increased sensitivity to sunlight.
- •Severe kidney problems, which can lead to reduced or stopped urine production.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to diclofenac potassium or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have or have had stomach or duodenal ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, or bleeding in the digestive tract.
- Do not use if you have severe heart disease, a history of stroke or heart attack, or circulation problems.
- Do not use if you have severe kidney or liver problems.
- Do not use during the last three months of pregnancy.
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- Do not use while breastfeeding.
- Do not use if you have chickenpox.
- Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you experience rash, swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, or breathing problems.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment due to increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Stop use and contact a doctor if you notice signs of stomach bleeding, such as blood in stools or vomit.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy, drowsy, or have vision problems.