Dicnol Injection (Diclofenac β-Dimethylaminoethanol)

Adult dosage

As Diclofenac beta-Dimethylaminoethanol, administer 90mg deeply into one side of the upper buttock once daily. In severe cases, 90mg may be administered twice a day, alternating between both sides of the buttocks for each injection. After the initial treatment phase, switch to tablets or suppositories. Adjust dosage as appropriate according to age, condition, and symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions related to this medication, use the minimum effective dosage for the shortest duration possible.

This medicine should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day, as it may increase the risk of gastric bleeding. It may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, so individuals with a history of heart disease or stroke, or those with risk factors should exercise caution. Elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders should take special care, as there is a possibility of serious issues such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforation in the gastrointestinal tract. Severe allergic reactions can progress to serious conditions such as myocardial infarction, so if chest pain or allergy symptoms occur after taking the medication, you must inform medical personnel immediately. When using ampoule injections, it is essential to handle them carefully to avoid contamination with glass fragments, especially for children or the elderly. Products containing benzyl alcohol can cause life-threatening respiratory issues in premature infants, so this must be noted. Those with peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver or kidney dysfunction, severe hypertension, or heart failure, as well as individuals allergic to any components of this medication, should not take it. Individuals with asthma or hypersensitivity to aspirin may also experience serious allergic reactions when taking this medicine, and should avoid it. During treatment with this medication, various side effects such as headache, drowsiness, indigestion, skin rash, liver or kidney dysfunction, blood pressure changes may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported immediately. In cases of long-term usage, regular blood tests and liver, kidney function checks should be conducted to monitor for abnormalities, and the duration and dosage of treatment should be as minimal as possible. This medicine may be harmful to the fetus in late pregnancy, so pregnant women should take special care, and nursing mothers should carefully decide whether to take the medication and continue breastfeeding. Moreover, elderly individuals or children with conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, kidney disease, etc., should take the minimum dosage carefully, and since there may be possible interactions with other medications, they must consult with medical personnel.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress associated with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), generalized lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion in consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• stomatitis
• thirst
• constipation
• headache
• drowsiness

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and light, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents degradation.

Appearance

This medicine is a colorless and pale yellow transparent solution contained in a colorless transparent ampoule.

Package unit

1 ampoule (3mL) × 50