Dicloryl is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. The alternative uses of Dicloryl have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Dicloryl depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Dicloryl have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Dicloryl are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dicloryl is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Dicloryl related warnings talks about Dicloryl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Dicloryl is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Dicloryl have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Dicloryl may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Dicloryl is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Dicloryl 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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Is the use of Dicloryl safe for pregnant women?
Dicloryl should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Dicloryl safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Dicloryl on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Dicloryl on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Dicloryl on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Dicloryl on the Liver?
Dicloryl can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Dicloryl on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Dicloryl. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Dicloryl 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 Dicloryl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dicloryl habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Dicloryl is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Dicloryl will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Dicloryl should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dicloryl is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dicloryl
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dicloryl, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dicloryl
Consumption of alcohol and Dicloryl together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Dicloryl can be given in a toothache generally tooth pain occur due to infection so preferably it should be taken with a combination of antibiotics. Please consult the dentist before taking this medication.
Yes, Dicloryl is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.
Dicloryl 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, ideally Dicloryl can't be taken in stomach pain Because it has adverse reaction regarding gastrointestinal disturbances such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, nausea, GI ulcers (gastric/duodenal) and vomiting.
No, Dicloryl does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
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