ROBY - DP - Diclofenac Potassium 50mg., Paracetamol 325mg & Serratiopeptidase 15mg
 



Composition
Each Tablet contains: Diclofenac Potassium 50mg., Paracetamol 325mg & Serratiopeptidase 15mg

Product Description
Diclofenac Potassium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Paracetamol Paracetamol, is a common analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains.
Serratiopeptidase It is a proteolytic enzyme derived from serrati SPP. Serratiopeptidase is a proven proteolytic enzyme that exerts a direct mucolytic action breaks the mucus and promotes expectoration and helps in antibiotic penetration.

Mechanism of Action
Diclofenac Potassium The primary mechanism responsible for its anti-inflammatory/antipyretic/analgesic action is inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis by inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX).
Paracetamol Paracetamol acts by reducing production of prostaglandins, which are involved in the pain and fever processes, by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme as aspirin does.
Serratiopeptidase It is a proteolytic enzyme derived from serrati SPP. Serratiopeptidase is a proven proteolytic enzyme that exerts a direct mucolytic action breaks the mucus and promotes expectoration and helps in antibiotic penetration.

Pharmaco Kinetics
Bioavailability - 100% ; Protein - binding more than 99% ; Metabolism - hepatic, no active metabolites exist ; Half life - 1.2-2 hr (35% of the drug enters enterohepatic recirculation) ; Excretion - biliary, only 1% in urine



Indications
is used for musculoskeletal complaints, especially arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spondylarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), gout attacks, and pain management in case of kidney stones and gallstones. An additional indication is the treatment of acute migraines. Diclofenac is used commonly to treat mild to moderate post-operative or post-traumatic pain, particular when inflammation is also present, and is effective against menstrual pain.

Dosage


Contra Indication
Hypersensitivity against diclofenac, History of allergic reactions (bronchospasm, shock, rhinitis, urticaria) following the use of Aspirin or another NSAID, Third-trimester pregnancy.

Special Precautions


Drug Interactions


Adverse Effects
Diclofenac is among the better tolerated NSAIDs. Though 20% of patients on long-term treatment experience side effects, only 2% have to discontinue the drug, mostly due to gastrointestinal complaints.

Packing
A strip of 10 tablets.


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