Diclofenac Sodium BP + Lidocaine Hydrochloride USP (75 mg + 20 mg) / 2 ml

Business Unit: Human

Medicine Type: Injectable

Generic Name: Diclofenac Sodium BP + Lidocaine Hydrochloride USP (75 mg + 20 mg) / 2 ml

Therapeutic Class: Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Drugs for Osteoarthritis.

Indication: C-Fenac Plus is an Injection preparation of Diclofenac Sodium with Lidocaine Hydrochloride. Diclofenac is a potent Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) with marked analgesic and antipyretic properties. Lidocaine acts more rapidly and is more stable than most other local anaesthetics. Lidocaine impairs the generation and conduction of the nerve impulses by slowing depolarization. Indicated for Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Pain, Acute gout, Inflammation, Tendinitis, Actinic keratosis, Bursitis.

Dosage & Administration: Each 2 ml ampoule contains Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg and Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg. Adults: One ampoule once (or in severe cases, twice) daily by intramuscular injection. Renal colic: One ampoule once daily intramuscularly. A further ampoule may be administered after 30 minutes, if necessary. The recommended maximum daily dose of diclofenac is 150 mg, by any route. The recommended maximum daily dose of lidocaine is 200 mg. Children: In juvenile chronic arthritis, 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses. Elderly patients: In elderly or debilitated patients, the lowest effective dosage is recommended, commensurate with age and physical status.

Preparation: 2 ml x 20 Injection