Dosanac Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

RA, ankylosing spondylitis, OA.

Dosage/Direction for Use

RA 150-200 mg daily. OA 100-150 mg daily. Ankylosing spondylitis 100-125 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses. Inj 1 amp IM once daily. Severe cases 2 inj/day by few hr interval.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aspirin & other NSAIDs. GI bleeding. Severe hepatic & renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Bleeding disorders, CV disease, history of/or existing peptic ulceration. Renal failure. Pregnancy. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances & bleeding, peptic ulceration; headache, dizziness, nervousness; skin rash, pruritus, tinnitus, edema; drowsiness. Hypersensitivity. Liver & kidney impairment. Agranulocytosis & thrombocytopenia.

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Drug Interactions

Increases plasma conc of warfarin, lithium & MTX. May reduce effects of diuretics & β-blockers. May alter plasma conc of sulfonylureas.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AB05 - diclofenac ; Belongs to the class of acetic acid derivatives and related substances of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Thai FDA Category

D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dosanac EC tab 25 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's;10 × 10's;50 × 10's

Form

Dosanac EC tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's;10 × 10's;50 × 10's

Form

Dosanac inj 75 mg/3 mL

Packing/Price

100 × 3's

Dosanac

diclofenac

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical