Olfen 100 SR Depocaps 10'S

Olfen 100 mg SR - 10 Depocaps

diclofenac sodium

Olfen contain Diclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase that cause pain and inflammation.

NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and-2 which are the enzyme responsible for producing prostaglandins (PGs). PGs contribute to inflammation and pain signalling. Olfen also have a sustained release action that help provide pain relief for a longer time.

Olfen has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Indications:

• Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis.

• Acute gout, ankylosing spondylitis (form of spinal arthritis).

• Backache, sprains and strains, soft tissue sports injuries, frozen shoulder, dislocations and fractures.

• Conditions affecting the tendons for example, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis.

• pain and inflammation associated with dental and minor surgery.

• Migraine attacks.

Points of interest:

• Do not take aspirin for pain relief while using this medication.

• Do not take this medication if you are dehydrated, due to severe vomiting or

diarrhea.

How to use:

100 mg once a day.

As per as direction of doctor.

Active Ingredients:

Diclofenac Sodium.

Side effects:

• Indigestion, Gas, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain.

• Diarrhea, Constipation.

• Headache, Dizziness, Drowsiness.

Cautions:

Tell your doctor if you have:

• Heart disease, high blood pressure.

• Ulcers or bleeding in your stomach.

• Asthma.

• Liver or kidney disease.

• Stop this medication and tell your doctor immediately if you develop swollen ankles, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, black stools or dark vomit.

Interactions:

• Heart or blood pressure medication, including a diuretic or "water pill".

• A blood thinner - warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.

• Other NSAIDs - aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

Quantity:

10 capsules.

How to store:

Keep at room temperature.

Made in:

Argentina.