The drug Diclofenac is a colorless liquid with a pronounced smell of alcohol, released in ampoules. The drug is administered intramuscularly for the treatment of arthrosis , a chronic polyarthritis, after soft tissue injuries. Also, Diclofenac in ampoules is used to eliminate edema and stop inflammatory processes, occur as a result of injuries and in the postoperative period.
Composition of Diclofenac in ampoules
The main active ingredient is sodium diclofenac, which for each milliliter accounts for 25 milligrams.
The auxiliary elements include:
- sodium bisulfite;
- benzyl alcohol;
- propylene glycol;
- beckons;
- water;
- sodium hydroxide.
Diclofenac in ampoules - instruction
At the first stages of treatment, the agent is prescribed intramuscularly for one ampoule (75 mg). In the case of intensification of pathological processes, a patient may be administered two ampoules per day. The duration of treatment is three to five days. If the improvement does not occur, doctors prescribe Diclofenac tablets. It is often recommended to use two forms of the drug at the same time.
Diclofenac sodium is injected into the gluteus muscle. Reduce pain in prickles by heating the solution to body temperature. Since the drug can lead to many adverse effects on the part of the stomach and liver, injections of this solution should be alternated with injections of Analgin or Bral. This allows you to reduce the burden on the liver and eliminate pain.
Overdose Symptoms
When taking Diclofenac and not observing the dosage in ampoules, the risk of such symptoms increases:
- nausea;
- abdominal pain;
- bleeding of the stomach and intestines;
- disruption of the liver and kidneys;
- hypotension;
- impaired breathing;
- drowsiness;
- weakness;
- loss of consciousness.
If one of these symptoms is found, you need to see a doctor who will take the necessary actions.
Diclofenac in ampoules - contraindications
Use of the facility may be prohibited in such cases:
- people who have stomach ulcers;
- suffering from impaired kidneys, liver;
- with bronchial asthma;
- at disturbances of the hematopoietic system;
- with acute rhinitis ;
- pregnant;
- to minors;
- if there is intolerance to the components.
Take the drug only after consulting a doctor should:
- patients with hay fever;
- with swelling of the mucous membranes and skin;
- people with chronic pathology of the respiratory system.