Diclofenac+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

When should one not use Diclofenac+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

• If you are allergic to paracetamol, diclofenac, or similar medicines.
• If you have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys
• If you suffer from a brain disorder.
• If you have a history of frequent stomach ulcers and bleeding or have an active ulcer.
• If you are pregnant (especially third trimester).
• If you experience asthma, skin rashes, swelling & allergies after taking aspirin or any other painkillers.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Sleepiness
• Injection/Application site reactions

Other General Warnings

• You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
• You are suffering from gastrointestinal problems such as bleeding, ulcers in the intestine (perforation) or Crohn's disease.
• You have asthma
• You are suffering from any conditions related to blood clotting.
• You have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE - an autoimmune disease).
• You are above 60 years or are taking diuretics (water pills)
• You develop skin rashes & lesions after taking this medicine.
• You consume alcohol regularly

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way diclofenac+paracetamol works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, psychiatric illnesses, diabetes, high blood pressure, blood cholesterol levels, tuberculosis, gout, HIV infection, allergy, infections or are taking medicines like mifepristone, blood thinners, antibiotics, steroids, medicines used to modify immune system during organ transplant, herbal preparations & other medicines containing paracetamol.