Product Name

• Catafast Sachets

Scientific Name

• DICLOFENAC Potassium 50MG GRANULES

Category Of Catafast Sachets

• Analgesic, Antipyretic & Anti-inflammatory

Mechanism Of Action Of diclofenac

• Diclofenac which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which works by

1. Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and COX-2, thereby inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
2. May also inhibit neutrophil aggregation/activation, inhibit chemotaxis, decrease proinflammatory cytokine level, and alter lymphocyte activity

Therapeutic Indications Of Catafast Sachets

• joint, muscle or tendon pain
• attacks of gout; a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint).
• pain and swelling after surgery
• sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures and other injuries
• gynecology problems such as period pain.
• Inflammation of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Back pain.

Method Of Administration Of Catafast Sachets

• Completely dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of water.
• If any residue remains in the glass after drinking the liquid, add more water to the glass and drink the liquid.
• Take with or right after a meal.
• The usual dosing is 25 – 50 mg, 2 or 3 times daily.
• In mild cases, as well as for long-term treatment, 75mg to 100 mg each day is usually enough.
• Do not take more than 150 mg in one day.
• For children consult your physician before using Diclofenac
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.