Dicloflam, Relieve Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Dicloflam, Relieve Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Dicloflam included in the class of drugs diclofenac. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve mild to moderate pain, and helps to relieve symptoms of arthritis, for example, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Symptoms can be as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This drug does not cure arthritis and will only help relieve symptoms for taking the drug.

The drug is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects joints in the spine, and other painful conditions such as menstrual cramps.

Diclofenac is also used to treat acute migraine attacks, with or without aura, in adults. These drugs are only available by prescription.

composition
Containing diclofenac sodium

indication

1. Relieves mild to moderate pain
2. osteoarthritis
3. ankylosing spondylitis
4. rheumatoid arthritis

dose

1. osteoarthritis
50 mg 2-3 times a day
75 mg 2 times a day

2. rheumatoid arthritis
50 mg 3-4 times a day
75 mg 2 times a day

2. ankylosing spondylitis
25 mg 4 times a day & 25 mg before bedtime

Sources: MayoClinic, from various sources