Diclogain Aq Injection

Composition of Diclogain Aq Injection

Diclogain Aq Injection contains Diclofenac sodium 75 mg/3 mL injection (aqueous solution). It belongs to the NSAID (acetic acid derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Diclogain Aq Injection

• Short-term treatment of acute pain and inflammation such as postoperative pain
• musculoskeletal pain
• acute low back pain
• renal colic
• acute exacerbations of arthritis when oral therapy is not suitable.

Key benefits

• Relieves acute moderate-to-severe pain
• Reduces inflammation and swelling
• Lowers fever
• Useful when oral painkillers are not possible

How Diclogain Aq Injection works

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis and thereby decreasing pain, inflammation and fever.

How to take Diclogain Aq Injection

For intramuscular (deep IM) injection or slow IV infusion/injection only, as prescribed by a doctor. Usually given for short duration; switch to oral/rectal forms as soon as possible. Do not self-administer; follow dose, dilution (for infusion), and frequency advised by healthcare professional.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Diclogain Aq Injection

Most side effects of Diclogain Aq are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Injection site pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• dizziness
• headache
• diarrhoea
• increased liver enzymes
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Diclogain Aq Injection

Warnings and precautions

Contraindicated in allergy to diclofenac/other NSAIDs, history of NSAID-induced asthma/urticaria, active peptic ulcer or GI bleeding, severe heart failure, and in the peri-operative period of CABG surgery. Use with caution in elderly, hypertension, heart disease, kidney or liver impairment, asthma, dehydration, and patients with history of ulcers/bleeding. NSAIDs may increase risk of cardiovascular thrombotic events and serious GI bleeding/ulceration; use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Monitor renal function, blood pressure, and signs of GI bleeding.

Do not take Diclogain Aq if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Anticoagulants/antiplatelets (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs, antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors/ARBs, diuretics), lithium, methotrexate, cyclosporine/tacrolimus, digoxin, fluoroquinolones (seizure risk), alcohol (increased GI bleeding risk)

How to store Diclogain Aq Injection

Store below 25°C, protected from light. Do not freeze. Keep ampoule in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Diclogain Aq Injection

Use the lowest dose for the shortest period. If you need a painkiller regularly, see your doctor rather than continuing on your own. Paracetamol is the safer choice for simple fever and headache.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LIFE GAIN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory (NSAID)

Drug class:

NSAID (acetic acid derivative)