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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diclogold is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Diclogold safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Diclogold. If you are pregnant, do not take Diclogold without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Diclogold safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Diclogold for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diclogold on the Kidneys?
Diclogold may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Diclogold on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Diclogold on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Diclogold on the Heart?
Diclogold can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
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?
Forming a habit of Diclogold has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Diclogold since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Diclogold is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Diclogold is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diclogold
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Diclogold, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diclogold
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Diclogold as it can have severe side effects.
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).
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