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DICETAZONE TABLET
Instant relief in painful musculoskeletal disorders

Composition:
Each film-coated tablets contains:
Diclofenac Potassium 50mg, Paracetamol 325mg,
Chlorzoxazone 250mg

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM:
It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic & antipyretic, drug. Diclofenac inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by interfering with the action of prostaglandin synthetase which explains its action. It is ideally suited for patients on sodium free diet, hypertensive patients,to treat painful inflammatory conditions of patients on diuretic therapy.

Indication of DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM:
Post operative & Post traumatic inflammation, muscular and skeletal pain and other co-existing conditions like spondylitis, Rheumatoid arthritis & Osteoarthritis, Painful inflammatory conditions in Gynaecology.

Contra-Indications
Peptic ulcer, known hypersensitiviy to the active substances, acetyl salicylic acid or other prostaglandin synthetase inhibiting drugs.

PARACETAMOL:
(Acetaminophen)Paracetamol is a valuable central analgesic but weak peripheral anti-inflammatory agent & exhibits good & prompt antipyretic action. It does not stimulate respiration, or alter acid base balance & causes less gastric irritation & have no effect on cellular metabolism or clotting factors. It is not uricosuric.

Indication of PARACETAMOL:
Pain, fever.

Special Precautions
Renal and hepatic impairment.

Side Effects
Nausea, Rashes, leukopenia is rare.

Drug Interactions
Enhances oral anticoagulant activity. Absorption increased by metoclopramide. Absorption reduced by pethidine, propanthline. Alcohol (chronic use) potentiates hepatotoxicity by paracetamol.

CHLORZOXAZONE:
This compound is chemically unrelated to mephenesin and the other relaxants, nevertheless its pharmacological actions and uses are similar to them.

Indication of CHLORZOXAZONE:
Skeletal muscle spasms

Contra-Indications
Hypersensitivity, pregnancy

Special Precautions
Discontinue if symptoms of liver dysfunction occur. Paediatrics: Reduced dose is necessary. Pregnancy: Safety not established. Lactation: Use with caution and only if clearly indicated. Elderly: No special problem.

Side Effects
Gastro intestinal irritation, headache, lethargy.

Drug Interactions
CNS effects enhanced by other CNS depressants such as alcohol.

Packaging:
Pack (10x10 Tab)