Diclofenac Sodium+Serratiopeptidase

When should one not use Diclofenac Sodium+Serratiopeptidase

• If you are allergic to diclofenac, serratiopeptidase or any ingredient of Diclofenac Sodium+Serratiopeptidase.
• If you are experiencing bleeding from the stomach and intestine or have an active peptic ulcer.
• If you are allergic to other painkillers such as aspirin and have experienced severe asthma, rashes or any other allergy.
• If you have established heart failure.
• If you have severe kidney or liver problems.
• If you are in the last trimester (last 3 months) of pregnancy.
• Do not take this medicine for relieving pain before, during or after cardiac bypass surgery.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Spinning of head
• Stomach discomfort
• Nausea
• Rashes
• Indigestion
• Vomiting

Other General Warnings

• Your kidneys and liver are not functioning properly or have any associated disorders.
• You have high blood pressure and other heart-related disorders such as heart failure.
• You are an elderly patient or have a kidney disorder, this medicine can increase the risk of kidney failure.
• You have stomach or intestinal ulcers or have perforations or bleeding problems in any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
• You have a condition called Crohn's disease (Inflammatory bowel disease).
• You have asthma as this medicine can worsen the same.
• You have an autoimmune disorder called Systemic lupus erythematosus.
• You consume alcohol regularly, concomitant use of this medicine can damage the liver.
• You have disorders related to blood like clotting problems and anaemia.
• You experience skin rashes, allergy and lesions after taking this medicine.
• Women who are trying to conceive or taking any fertility treatment should not use this medicine.

How Does It Work?

• Diclofenac Sodium+Serratiopeptidase works by the combined action of its two components. Diclofenac inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for causing pain, swelling and inflammation thus offering anti-inflammatory properties.
• Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme that helps in breaking down or dissolving the abnormal proteins at the site of inflammation and promotes healing.

Interactions with other medicines

• Sometimes Diclofenac Sodium+Serratiopeptidase may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect how this medicine works if taken at the same time. Please notify your doctor if you are undergoing any other treatments, over-the-counter medications (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations.
• In particular, if you are taking medicines such as anti-hypertensive medicines, water pills, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, heart and brain-related medicines, anti-epileptic medicines, blood thinners, etc.
• Increased risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding when taken with steroids or other pain relief medicines like Aspirin.
• If you are taking medicines to treat diabetes, be cautious about symptoms of low glucose levels like sweating, anxiety, fast heartbeat and hunger pangs.
• Cholesterol-lowering medicines such as colestipol and cholestyramine should be used with a minimum gap of 4 - 6 hours.
• Diclofenac Sodium+Serratiopeptidase should not be taken for 2 weeks after administration of oral contraceptives.

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