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What is DICLOTAL DT?
- DICLOTAL DT contains Diclofenac sodium, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to diclofenac sodium, aspirin, ibuprofen or any other NSAID, or to any of the other ingredients of DICLOTAL DT
- have stomach (gastric) or duodenal (peptic) ulcer, or bleeding in the digestive tract
- have stomach or bowel problems
- have had a heart attack, stroke, mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack) or blockages to blood vessels to the heart or brain or an operation to clear or bypass blockages
- have problems with your blood circulation (peripheral arterial disease)
- have kidney or liver problems, or you are elderly
- have a condition called porphyria
- suffer from any blood or bleeding disorder
- have asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, swelling of the nasal mucosa (nasal polyps), chronic pulmonary diseases or infections of the respiratory tract
- have SLE-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (inflammatory, auto-immune disorder which causes symptoms such as joint pain, joint inflammation, skin rashes, fever) or any similar condition
Tell your doctor if you are taking:
- medicines to treat diabetes
- anticoagulants (blood thinning tablets like warfarin)
- diuretics
- lithium (used to treat some mental problems)
- methotrexate (for some inflammatory diseases and some cancers)
- ciclosporin and tacrolimus (used to treat some inflammatory diseases and after transplants)
- trimethoprim (a medicine used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections)
- quinolone antibiotics (for infections)
- any other NSAID for example aspirin or ibuprofen
- mifepristone (a medicine used to terminate pregnancy)
- cardiac glycosides (for example digoxin), used to treat heart problems
- medicines known as Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used to treat depression
- oral steroids (an anti-inflammatory drug)
- medicines used to treat heart conditions or high blood pressure, for example beta blockers or ACE inhibitors
- voriconazole (a medicine used to treat fungal infections)
- phenytoin (a medicine used to treat seizures)
- colestipol/cholestyramine (used to lower cholesterol)
- Always take DICLOTAL DT exactly as told by your doctor
- Take the tablet with or before food
- Drop the tablet into a glass of water and stir. Drink the liquid at once
- To make sure you get all the medicine, rinse the glass round with a small amount of water and drink this as well
If you take more DICLOTAL DT
- If you take more DICLOTAL DT, tell your doctor or go to your nearest hospital casualty department immediately
If you forget to take DICLOTAL DT
- If you forget to take a dose, take one as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next dose, just take the next dose and forget about the one you missed
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet
If you stop taking DICLOTAL DT
- Without consulting your doctor do not stop taking DICLOTAL DT
Like all medicines, DICLOTAL DT can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
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- stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting
- any sign of bleeding in the stomach or intestine, for example, when emptying your bowels, blood in vomit or black, tarry faeces
- allergic reactions which can include skin rash, itching, bruising, painful red areas, peeling or blistering
- wheezing or shortness of breath (bronchospasm)
- swollen face, lips, hands or fingers
- yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes
- persistent sore throat or high temperature
- an unexpected change in the amount of urine produced and/or its appearance
- stomach ulcers or bleeding
- gastritis (inflammation, irritation or swelling of the stomach lining)
- vomiting blood
- diarrhoea with blood in it or bleeding from the rectum
- black, tarry faeces or stools
- drowsiness, tiredness
- hypotension (low blood pressure, symptoms of which may include faintness, giddiness or light headedness)
- skin rash and itching
- fluid retention, symptoms of which include swollen ankles
- liver function disorders, including hepatitis and jaundice
- tingling or numbness in the fingers, tremor, blurred or double vision, hearing loss or impairment, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), sleeplessness, nightmares, mood changes, depression, anxiety, mental disorders, disorientation and loss of memory
- constipation, inflammation of the tongue, mouth ulcers, inflammation of the inside of the mouth or lips, taste changes, lower gut disorders
- palpitations (fast or irregular heart beat), chest pain, hypertension (high blood pressure), inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis)
- inflammation of the lung (pneumonitis)
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