Clofenac (Diclofenac)


Brand Name: Clofenac

Generic Name: Diclofenac

Manufacturer/Agent: Square Pharmaceuticals


Formulation: eye drops

Strength: 1 mg/ml 5ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 58.00

Retail Price: @ KES 77.33


Class: Nsaids (Musculoskeletal agents)

Mechanism of Action:


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Molecular Formulae: C14H11CL2NO2 = 296.1

Precautions: Hypersensitivity to nsaids, gi ulcers, severe renal or hepatic insufficiency. caution in hepatic porphyria, severe, active bleeding such as cerebral hemorrhage.

Indications/Uses: Rheumatiod arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, pain after surgery/trauma 75-150 mg/day oral with food, or rectal. im route for severe conditions. topical as a 1% gel.

Interactions: Oral hypoglycaemics. digoxin. methotrexate.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disorders. headache. vertigo. rash. rarely; peptic ulcer, hepatitis, hypersensitivity.