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Diofin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Other than this, Diofin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Diofin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Diofin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Diofin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Diofin is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Diofin related warnings talks about Diofin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Diofin 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 Diofin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Diofin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Diofin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Diofin 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diofin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Diofin safe for pregnant women?
Diofin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Diofin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Diofin as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Diofin on the Kidneys?
Diofin may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Diofin on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Diofin on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Diofin on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Diofin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Diofin 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 Diofin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diofin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Diofin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Diofin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Diofin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Diofin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Diofin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Diofin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diofin
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Diofin as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Diofin 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, Diofin 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.
Yes, Diofin can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Diofin should be always taken with a light meal. You are advised not to take it on empty stomach.
Yes, you can take Diofin for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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