Magdic 100 mg

Indication

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, back pain, sprains, strains and other musculoskeletal disorders, and post-traumatic or post-operative pain and swelling.

Ingredients

• Diclofenac sodium USP 100 mg

Direction

Oral, as directed by the physician. Usual adult dose: 1 tablet (100 mg) once a day, taken with or after food. Swallow whole with water; do not chew or crush. Do not exceed 150 mg diclofenac per day.

Side effects

• Indigestion
• stomach pain
• nausea
• vomiting or diarrhoea
• Heartburn
• flatulence or loss of appetite
• Headache or dizziness
• Raised liver enzymes or fluid retention
• Rarely
• stomach bleeding or ulcer (black stools
• vomiting blood) – stop and seek medical help
• Rarely
• allergic reactions such as rash
• swelling or breathing difficulty – stop and consult a doctor

Precautions

• Prescription medicine – use only as directed by a physician
• Do not use if allergic to diclofenac
• aspirin or other NSAIDs
• or if NSAIDs have triggered asthma
• hives or rhinitis
• Do not use with active or past peptic ulcer or GI bleeding
• or severe heart
• liver or kidney failure
• Use with caution in high blood pressure
• heart disease
• stroke risk
• asthma or the elderly
• use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time
• Do not combine with other NSAIDs
• avoid alcohol
• caution with anticoagulants
• diuretics and blood
• pressure medicines
• Contains sunset yellow lake colour
• which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive people
• Avoid during the last trimester of pregnancy
• consult a doctor or pharmacist if pregnant or breastfeeding
• Keep out of reach of children
• see package insert for complete information