Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Diclofenac (50mg) + Paracetamol (0mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Divine Lifecare Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet should be taken with food to prevent upset stomach. It should be taken regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended. Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and diarrhea.
Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling).
What is Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet contains diclofenac and paracetamol. This combination relieves pain and inflammation by lowering the levels of chemicals in your body that cause these symptoms.
Is it safe to use Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is generally safe for most patients. However, some common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, and others may occur. It is important to consult your doctor if you experience any persistent problems while taking this medication.
Can I stop taking Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?
If you are using Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet for long-term pain relief, it should be continued as advised by your doctor. If the pain is short-term, discontinue its use after it has relieved.
Can the use of Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk or food, or an antacid may help to prevent these side effects. Avoid consuming fatty or fried foods alongside this medication.
Can the use of Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded). Resting in a quiet place until you feel better is recommended. Do not take any other medication without speaking to your doctor.
Can the use of Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet cause damage to kidneys?
Long-term use of Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet may damage the kidneys. This is because it reduces prostaglandins, chemicals that protect your kidneys.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with known allergies to painkillers or their components. It should also be avoided in individuals with a history of stomach ulcers, active stomach ulcer bleeding, heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
Can Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet be taken with Vitamin B-complex?
Yes, Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. However, taking them together might not always be necessary.
Is it safe to take a higher than the recommended dose of Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet?
No, exceeding the recommended dosage of Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet can lead to increased side effects such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea and can also damage your kidneys over time. If you're experiencing increased pain or pain relief is not achieved, consult with your doctor for a re-evaluation.
What is the recommended storage condition for Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Store this medication in its original container, tightly closed. Follow the instructions on the packaging or label to ensure proper storage. Dispose of unused medicine properly and avoid consumption by children, pets, and other people.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Dicet A 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
