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Diclofenac is used to reduce inflammation in various rheumatic disorders.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your physician. Do not take
more than the prescribed amount. When used for rheumatoid arthritis, it
must be taken regularly to be fully effective. It may take several weeks
before the full effect is achieved in rheumatic conditions.
Take each dose with a full glass of water, while sitting or standing. It
should also be taken at the same time as a meal, a snack, or an antacid if
prescribed, to reduce stomach irritation and diarrhea. Swallow the tablet
whole, don't crush or chew it.
Misoprostol may cause diarrhea in some people early in the course of
treatment. This usually resolves despite continued use. Avoid
magnesium-containing antacids. Aluminum-containing antacids are preferred,
as these do not cause diarrhea. If diarrhea is severe or lasts longer than
a week, contact your physician.
Misoprostol must not be taken by pregnant women. Women of childbearing
potential must use effective contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy. If
pregnancy is suspected, stop misoprostol immediately and contact your
physician.
If you are taking this product more than two times daily and accidentally
miss a dose, take it is soon as you remember and then continue with your
regular dosing schedule. However, if it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose entirely and continue with your regular dosing
schedule.
If you are taking this product twice daily and accidentally miss a dose,
take the missed dose only if you remember it within two hours of its
regular time, and then continue with your regular dosing schedule.
Otherwise, skip the missed dose entirely and continue with your regular
dosing schedule.
If you have stomach upset or heartburn that persist, black tarry stools,
vomiting of brownish fluid, skin reactions, or any other unusual or
annoying effects, contact your physician, nurse or pharmacist.
In some patients, dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Avoid sedatives and
hazardous tasks requiring mental alertness, such as driving, until your
response to this drug is known.
Tell your physician, dentist and pharmacist if you have had drug allergies
or stomach ulcers; if you are pregnant; or if you take any other medication
including ASA (aspirin), drugs to lower blood pressure, lithium, digoxin
and anticoagulants (blood thinners).
Store this medication in its original labelled container, at room
temperature, away from heat and moisture, and out of the reach of children.
Do not allow anyone else to use this medication.
