Ibuprofen belongs to a class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medication is used to reduce symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, fever. Ibuprofen is also known to have an antiplatelet effect. It can be also applied in other cases.

Dosage and direction

Take Ibuprofen by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.

Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor.

It may need time for the medicine to help.

Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Ibuprofen tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.

Ibuprofen, like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the excretion of sodium and lithium. Be cautious when using this drug along with lithium supplements.

Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication.

Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine.

Inform your doctor if you have Parkinson’s disease, kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure; if you are pregnant or breast-feed.

Contraindications

Ibuprofen should not be used by patients with sodium-sensitive hypertension as well as by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to it.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are dry mouth, dizziness, irritability, sedation, insomnia, urinary retention, etc.

A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication.

Ibuprofen can interact with:

* NSAIDs of the salicylate family (Aspirin)

* anticoagulants.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Anacin is used for treatment of pain, including muscle aches, headache, tooth extraction y toothache, arthritis and rheumatism, menstrual cramps, pain and fever of common cold. It is a combination of stimulant and salicylate. It blocks several different chemical processes within the body that cause pain, inflammation and fever. And it also can reduce the tendency of blood clots.

Dosage and directions

Take Anacin orally with or without meal. If stomach upset occurs, take it with food to reduce stomach irritation. Take the medicine with a full glass of water. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication. Use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions

Before using the medicine discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding: if you are taking any prescribed and not prescribed medicine, herbal products, o dietary supplement; if you have allergy to food, medicines, or other substances; if you have asthma, bleeding or clotting problems, kidney or liver problems, stomach and intestinal problems, growths in the nose, heart problems, upset stomach, heartburn, stomach pain. Hives, flu, chickenpox. Or vitamin K deficiency;if you have alcoholism or if you consume 3 or more alcohol drinks per day: if you are a child with a stroke, a weaken blood vessel or bleeding in the brain,Kawasaki syndrome or rheumatic disease; if you have anxiety, trouble sleeping or heart problems.

Contraindications

Do not take Anacin if you have allergy to any ingredient of Anancin; if you are child or teenager with flu or chickenpox; if you have bleeding problems such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, low blood platelets, or active severe bleeding; if you have a severe allergic reaction such as rush, hives, breathing difficulties, dizziness to aspirin, tartrazine or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as naproxen, ibuprofen celecoxib, if you are taking anticoagulants or methotrexate.

Possible side effects

Th most common side effects include dizziness, irritability, nausea, nervousness, upset stomach. The severe side effects include allergic reactions such as rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; confusion; diarrhea; drowsiness; severe or persistent dizziness hearing loss; ringing in the ears;; severe or persistent stomach pain or heartburn;black or bloody stools; shakiness; trouble sleeping; vomiting. Seek medical help if any of these effects occurs.

Drug interactions

Tell your doctor about all medicines you may take and especially about the following:

angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (enalapril), probenecid, or sulfinpyrazone because their effectiveness may be decreased by Anacin; carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (acetazolamide) because they may decrease Anacin’s effectiveness; insulin or oral anti-diabetics because the risk of their side effects, including low blood sugar may be increased by Anacin; anticoagulants ( heparin, warfarin), clopidogrel, or NSAIDs (ibuprofen, celecoxib) because the risk of their side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased by Anacin; quinolones (ciprofloxacin) because side effects, such as problems sleeping, nervousness, jitteriness, or anxiety, may occur; methotrexate, theophylline, or valproic acid because the risk of their actions and side effects may be increased by Anacin.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do no take two doses at once.

Overdose

The symptoms of Anacin overdose include agitation; anxiety; confusion; fever; hearing loss; lethargy; lightheadedness, especially upon standing; muscle twitching; nausea; rapid breathing; rapid or irregular heartbeat; ringing in the ears; seizures; shortness of breath; stomach pain; trouble sleeping; vomiting.. If you think that you overdosed Anacin, seek medical attention at once.

Storage

Store Anacin at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Anacin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Naproxen sodium belongs to a class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medication is used to reduce intense pain, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, etc. It can be also applied in other cases.

Dosage and direction

Take Anaprox by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.

Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor.

It may need time for the medicine to help.

Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Anaprox tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.

Naproxen, like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the excretion of sodium and lithium. Be cautious when using this drug along with lithium supplements.

Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication.

Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine.

During pregnancy this treatment should be used only when strongly necessary.

As this medicament can be absorbed by skin, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not manipulate this medicine.

Contraindications

Anaprox should not be used by patients with sodium-sensitive hypertension as well as by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to it.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are dry mouth, dizziness, irritability, sedation, insomnia, urinary retention, etc.

A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication.

Anaprox can interact with:

* NSAIDs of the salicylate family (Aspirin)

* anticoagulants.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Benemid is used to treat hyperuricemia (high uric acid) and reduce blood uric levels in the patients with gout and gouty arthritis. Benemid contains Probenecid and sometimes is given together with penicillin antibiotics to increase their effectiveness. Probenecid prevents reabsorption of uric acid and blocks excretion of the antibiotics by the kidney.

Dosage and direction

Drink plenty of water while you are on Benemid to avoid formation of kidney stones. To treat hyperuricemia take 500 mg of Benemid twice daily. The maximum recommended dose is 2 gm daily. In combination with penicillin antibiotics the usual dose of Benemid is 500 mg taken four times a day.

Precautions

Notify your doctor if you have any type of allergy to medications, kidney disease or kidney stones, stomach ulcerations in history. Benemid can be used together with a special diet, mineral supplements and medications as a part of a complex treatment program. Inform your doctor immediately if you noticed worsening of gout symptoms, have uric acid kidney stones, anemia, or decreased white blood cells, blood in your urine or dark urine, fever, jaundice, pale skin.

Contraindications

Benemid cannot be used in the patients with allergy to probenecid, uric acid kidney stones, just started acute gout attack, decreased white blood cells, anemia. Children under two years of age should not be treated by Benemid.

Side effects

Besides allergic reactions such as hives, rash, difficulty breathing, facial swelling this medication may lead to worsening gout symptoms, bloody urination or dark colored urine, severe pain in the side or lower back, swelling of stomach, ankles, or feet, pale skin, confusion, fever, or weakness.

Drug interaction

Benemid increases blood levels of NSAIDs such as naproxen (Aleve), ketorolac (Toradol), ibuprofen (Advil), indomethacin (Indocin), and methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex). Inform your doctor if you take lorazepam (Ativan), oral diabetes medications, salicylates such as aspirin, a sulfa drug such as Bactrim and the others.

Missed dose

If you forgot to take your dose in time, please do it as soon as you remember. But do not take if it is too late or almost time for your next dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Take your usually dose next day in the same regularly time.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include stomach upset, nausea, vomiting. Notify your doctor immediately if you suspect overdose.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F). Store away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. It is not recommended to store in a bathroom and places available for children.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Baclofen is an analogue of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It is used to treat stiffness, rigidity and tension in muscles (spasticity). This medicine helps to relieve spasms and cramping of muscles. It is also used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.

Dosage and direction

Take Lioresal by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Take the drug only as prescribed because dosage and schedule may vary depending on your condition and other factors. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.

Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor.

It may need time for the medicine to help.

Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Baclofen tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.

Inform your doctor or chemist if you have bipolar confusion, eye, liver or kidney problems.

Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication.

Cautoin is advised while using Baclofen by pregnant/nursing women or children. Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine.

During the pregnancy this treatment should be used only when strongly necessary.

As this medicament can be absorbed by skin, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not manipulate this medicine.

Contraindications

Lioresal should not be used by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Baclofen.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are skin rash, itching or hives, chest pain, headache, nausea, etc.

A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you used before using this medication.

Baclofen can interact with:

* medicines for depression, anxiety, and other mental conditions;

* medicines for pain (codeine, oxycodone, tramadol, and propoxyphene);

* antihistamines.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Oxybutynin is an antispasmodic, anticholinergic agent which used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as incontinence, frequent or urgent urination, and increased night-time urination. Oxybutynin relaxes muscles in the bladder.

Dosage and direction

Take it orally, with or without food, or with a full glass of water/milk.

The recommended dose for adults is one 5 milligram tablet taken 2 to 3 times a day. You should not take more than 4 tablets a day.

The recommended dose for children over 5 years of age is one 5 milligram tablet taken twice a day. The most a child should take is 3 tablets a day.

Do not use oxybutynin in children under 5 years of age.

Note: this instruction presented here just for review. It’s very necessary to consult with your doctor before using. It help you to get best results.

Precautions

Oxybutynin should be used with caution in the frail elderly and children who may be more sensitive to the effects of the product and in patients with autonomic neuropathy, hepatic or renal impairment and severe gastro-intestinal motility disorders. Do not drive or operate machinery or participate in any hazardous activity because Oxybutynin may cause drowsiness or blurred vision. Oxybutynin may make worse the symptoms of overactive heart disease or congestive heart failure, thyroid, high blood pressure, irregular or rapid heartbeat, or enlarged prostate. Oxybutynin can cause decreased sweating; in high environmental temperatures this can lead to heat prostration. Special concern should be taken in patients with hiatus hernia associated with reflux oesophagitis, as anticholinergic drugs can worsen this condition. Detropan should not be used during pregnancy, becoming pregnant or lactating without doctor’s advice. Do not use Oxybutynin before breast-feeding without doctor’s permission.

Contraindications

Oxybutynin is not allowed to people who are hypersensitivity to oxybutynin or any component.

Also contraindicated in people with urinary retention, gastric retention and other severe decreased gastrointestinal motility conditions, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma and in patients who are at risk for these conditions.

Possible side effect

They may include all types of an allergic reaction. Also the most possible side effects include:

hot, dry skin and extreme thirst;

severe stomach pain or constipation;

pain or burning when you urinate;

urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious include:

dry mouth;

dry eyes, blurred vision;

mild constipation;

diarrhea;

nausea, mild stomach pain or upset;

dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;

headache;

sleep problems;

runny nose.

If you experience one of them stop using Oxybutynin and tell your doctor as soon as possible. Also consult with your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual.

Drug interaction

Oxybutynin interact with the following list of drugs: other bladder or urinary medications such as darifenacin, flavoxate, tolterodine, or solifenacin; glycopyrrolate; flecainide; mepenzolate; thioridazine; HIV /AIDS medicine such as nelfinavir or ritonavir; an antibiotic such as clarithromycin, erythromycin or troleandomycin; atropine , benztropine, dimenhydrinate, methscopolamine, or scopolamine; bronchodilators such as ipratroprium or tiotropium; an antifungal medication such as itraconazole or ketoconazole; irritable bowel medications such as dicyclomine, hyoscyamine , or propantheline; an antidepressant such as amitriptyline, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline, paroxetine, and others. Also note that interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. As usual it affects the the effect of drugs, so consult with your doctor about how it interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Missed dose

If you forgot to take your dose in time, please do it as soon as you remember. But do not take if it is too late or almost time for your next dose. Do not increase your recommended dose. Take your usually dose next day in the same regularly time.

Overdose

Symptoms of Oxybutynin overdose may include restlessness, fever, uneven heart rate, tingly feeling, vomiting, and urinating less than usual or not at all. If you experience one of them or unusual symptoms call your doctor immediately.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F).

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Indomethacin belongs to a class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medication helps to reduce fever, stiffness, pain, and swelling. It can also be used in other cases.

Dosage and direction

Take Indocin by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.

Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor.

It may need time for the medicine to help.

Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Indocin tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.

Indocin, like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the excretion of sodium and lithium. Be cautious when using this drug along with lithium supplements.

Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication.

Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine.

Inform your doctor if you have Parkinson’s disease, kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure; if you are pregnant or breast-feed.

Contraindications

Indocin should not be used by patients with sodium-sensitive hypertension as well as by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to it.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are dry mouth, dizziness, irritability, sedation, insomnia, urinary retention, etc.

A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication.

Indocin can interact with:

* NSAIDs of the salicylate family (Aspirin)

* medicines for pain and inflammation (ibuprofen or naproxen)

* medicines that treat or prevent blood clots (warfarin)

* anticoagulants.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment

Voveran SR is one of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medication is used to reduce inflammation and, as an analgesic, to reduce pain in conditions such as arthritis, gout, sprains, fractures, acute injury, dislocations, back pain, tendinitis and frozen shoulder. It can also be used to lessen menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea. Diclofenac blocks cyclo-oxygenase and hereby production of prostaglandins, which are substances responsible for pain, swelling and inflammation.

Dosage and direction

Take Voveran SR by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It may need time for the medicine to help.

Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Voveran SR tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.

Voveran SR, like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the excretion of sodium and lithium. Be cautious when using this drug along with lithium supplements.

Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication.

Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine. This medication may affect your ability to high concentration of attention, cause dizziness and drowsiness. Be especially cautious if you need to drive or operate machinery. Voveran SR may cause stomach and duodenum ulcerations. High doses of the medication and long treatment may increase the risk of heart diseases.

Inform your doctor if you have Parkinson’s disease, kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure; if you are pregnant or breast-feed.

Contraindications

Voveran SR should not be used by patients with sodium-sensitive hypertension as well as by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to it. Anaphylactic-like reactions may appear in the patients with asthma, urticaria taking aspirin or other NSAIDs together with diclofenac.

Side effects

The most common side effects are dry mouth, dizziness, irritability, sedation, insomnia, urinary retention, etc. A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

In case you notice the adverse reactions not listed above, notify your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescribed and over-the-counter drugs or herbal products you may use before start treatment with this medication.

Voveran SR can interact with:

* NSAIDs of the salicylate family (Aspirin)

* anticoagulants.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time of your next dose just skip the missed dose and return to your schedule. Do not double dose this medication to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include nausea, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F). Store away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. It is not recommended to store in a bathroom and places available for children.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Diclofenac belongs to a class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medication is used to reduce inflammation and, as an analgesic, to reduce pain in conditions such as arthritis or acute injury. It can also be used to lessen menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea.

Dosage and direction

Take Voltaren by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.

Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor.

It may need time for the medicine to help.

Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Voltarol tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.

Voltaren, like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the excretion of sodium and lithium. Be cautious when using this drug along with lithium supplements.

Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication.

Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine.

Inform your doctor if you have Parkinson’s disease, kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure; if you are pregnant or breast-feed.

Contraindications

Voltaren should not be used by patients with sodium-sensitive hypertension as well as by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to it.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are dry mouth, dizziness, irritability, sedation, insomnia, urinary retention, etc.

A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication.

Voltaren can interact with:

* NSAIDs of the salicylate family (Aspirin)

* anticoagulants.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Voveran is one of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medication is used to reduce inflammation and, as an analgesic, to reduce pain in conditions such as arthritis, gout, sprains, fractures, acute injury, dislocations, back pain, tendinitis and frozen shoulder. It can also be used to lessen menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea. Diclofenac blocks cyclo-oxygenase and hereby production of prostaglandins, which are substances responsible for pain, swelling and inflammation.

Dosage and direction

Take Voveran by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It may need time for the medicine to help.

Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Voveran tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.

Voveran, like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the excretion of sodium and lithium. Be cautious when using this drug along with lithium supplements.

Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication.

Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine. This medication may affect your ability to high concentration of attention, cause dizziness and drowsiness. Be especially cautious if you need to drive or operate machinery. Voveran may cause stomach and duodenum ulcerations. High doses of the medication and long treatment may increase the risk of heart diseases.

Inform your doctor if you have Parkinson’s disease, kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure; if you are pregnant or breast-feed.

Contraindications

Voveran should not be used by patients with sodium-sensitive hypertension as well as by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to it.

Side effects

The most common side effects are dry mouth, dizziness, irritability, sedation, insomnia, urinary retention, etc. A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

In case you notice the adverse reactions not listed above, notify your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescribed and over-the-counter drugs or herbal products you may use before start treatment with this medication.

Voveran can interact with:

* NSAIDs of the salicylate family (Aspirin)

* anticoagulants.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time of your next dose just skip the missed dose and return to your schedule. Do not double dose this medication to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include nausea, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F). Store away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. It is not recommended to store in a bathroom and places available for children.

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