This is an automatically translated article.
Voltaren rectal is a drug with the main ingredient Diclofenac sodium, commonly used to help relieve pain and inflammation. Voltaren rectal suppositories are indicated in some cases such as: acute attacks of gout, migraine attacks, dysmenorrhea,....
1. What is Voltaren suppository?
Like any other drug, in addition to the main substance is Diclofenac sodium, Voltaren suppositories also contain excipients such as: solid fat, ... to help ensure the volume, solubility, and stability of a drug. Voltaren suppositories.
Currently on the market Voltaren is in the form of a pill-shaped pill. Each tablet may contain 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg of diclofenac sodium.
2. The effect of the drug Voltaren rectally
With the main ingredient is Diclofenac sodium, Voltaren rectal is often used to help relieve pain and inflammation.
What disease does Voltaren rectally treat? Voltaren rectal is specifically indicated in the following cases:
Migraine headaches Degenerative rheumatic diseases and arthritis such as: rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis adolescence, osteoarthritis, spondyloarthritis, fibromyalgia, spinal pain syndromes. Acute exacerbation of gout. Inflammation, swelling, pain after trauma and after surgery: after orthopedic surgery, periodontal surgery. Pain and/or inflammation in gynecology such as adnexitis, primary dysmenorrhea. Support the treatment of infections with severe ear pain, severe inflammation of the nose or throat such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, ear infections. In addition, rectal Voltaren is also indicated in some other cases when prescribed by a doctor.
3. How is Voltaren rectally used?
Voltaren rectal is used as prescribed by the doctor. You can refer to the dosage as follows:
For people 18 years of age and older The recommended starting dose is 100-150mg/day divided into 2-3 times/day. In mild cases or patients who have been taking Voltaren rectally for a long time, the recommended dose is 75-100mg/day divided into 2-3 times/day.
Maximum dose is 150mg/day divided into 2-3 times/day.
Patients with primary dysmenorrhea The starting dose is 50-100mg/day, the dose is adjusted according to the individual patient and the pain level of the disease. The maximum dose is 200mg/day.
Dosage for patients with migraine attacks At the first signs of impending pain, the dose of Voltaren suppository should be started at 50 mg/day. If necessary, additional suppositories can be used up to a dose of 100mg on the same day. The maximum dose is 150mg/day and must be divided into several times a day.
For the elderly, the lowest effective dose should be used for the individual patient. Dosage of rectal voltaren in children Treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: Maximum dose 3mg/kg body weight/day, divided into several times a day. The maximum dose should not exceed 150mg/day.
Voltaren should only be used rectally with a strength of 12.5mg or 25mg for children and adolescents under 15 years of age. The 50mg and 100mg strengths are not recommended for children and adolescents under 15 years of age.
Voltaren rectal is used by deep insertion into the rectum. Should be used after defecation.
4. Side effects of Voltaren rectal medicine
Voltaren rectal can cause unwanted effects. Common side effects of Voltaren rectal include:
Headache, dizziness, dizziness Abdominal pain, flatulence, indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Urticaria Anaphylaxis Jaundice, increased transaminases. Chest pain, heart failure, palpitations, palpitations, myocardial infarction.
5. Contraindications of Voltaren rectally
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in Voltaren rectal suppositories. Patients with severe renal failure, liver failure, severe heart failure. Due to the possibility of uterine atony, heavy postpartum bleeding, and studies have shown that diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. Therefore, absolutely do not use Voltaren rectally after giving birth and women in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Patients are suffering from ulcers, bleeding, perforation of the stomach and intestines. Proctitis patient. Patients with a history of asthma attacks, urticaria, or acute rhinosinusitis caused by acetylsalicylic acid or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
6. Precautions when using Voltaren rectally
To minimize the risk of unwanted side effects of the drug, it is necessary to use the drug at the lowest daily dose to achieve its effect in the shortest possible time. Use caution when using Voltaren rectally in patients with asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, COPD, nasal polyps. When using Diclfenac can damage liver function, hepatitis without warning symptoms. Voltaren may temporarily inhibit platelet aggregation. Careful monitoring is required when rectal voltaren is used in patients with coagulopathy. Note that when using, should store voltaren suppositories at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from light and reach of children. With the above important information, hopefully, it will help you to have a highly effective medication process.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
