Voltaren 100 mg 5 suppositories

Product Description:

Product Name:

• Voltaren 100 mg suppositories

Scientific name:

• Diclofenac sodium 100 mg suppositories

Voltaren 100 mg suppositories category:

• Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory

Mechanism of action of diclofenac:

• Diclofenac belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which work by:
• Inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and COX-2, and thus inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
• It may also inhibit neutrophil aggregation/activation, prevent chemotaxis, reduce the level of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and alter lymphocyte activity.

Therapeutic indications for Voltaren 100 mg suppositories:

• joint, muscle or tendon pain
• Gout attacks; a common and extremely painful form of arthritis. Usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint).
• Pain and swelling after surgery
• Sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures and other injuries
• Gynecological problems such as menstrual pain.
• Inflammation of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Back pain.

How to give Voltaren 100 mg suppositories:

• Suppositories are intended for insertion into the anus (rectum). Never take them by mouth.

How to use:

• Lie on one side with your knees drawn up towards your chest.
• Gently push the pointed end of the suppository first into the anus (rectum) with your finger.
• Push the suppository in as far as possible.
• Lower your legs, and if possible, stay still for a few minutes.
• If you feel the need to remove the suppository, try to resist this by lying still with your buttocks pressed together.
• It is important to keep the suppository in the rectum to allow it to dissolve and the medicine to be absorbed.
• Pushing the suppository up into the rectum with your finger will help reduce this feeling.
• Wash your hands.
• Do not exceed 150 mg of diclofenac daily.
• Doses may change under special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.