Arnil 75mg Tablets: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects
What is Arnil?
Arnil 75mg tablets contain Diclofenac Sodium as the active ingredient. Diclofenac Sodium belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These tablets are primarily used to treat pain and inflammation associated with various conditions.
How Does Arnil Work?
Diclofenac Sodium works by inhibiting the secretion of pain-causing chemicals, specifically cyclooxygenase activity, which reduces tissue prostaglandin levels. By reducing inflammation, Arnil helps combat nociceptive pain and fever¹.
Indications:
Arnil is prescribed for:
Muscular and Skeletal Pain: It is used in the management of pain related to muscular and skeletal disorders.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Arnil helps alleviate pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthrosis: It provides relief from pain due to osteoarthrosis.
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Arnil is effective in treating arthritis affecting the joints of the spine.
Acute Gout: For extreme pain and swelling of joints associated with acute gout.
Chronic Juvenile Arthritis: Used in children with arthritis.
Dosage and Administration:
The recommended dose is one 75mg tablet.
Take Arnil with a meal or a glass of milk to avoid stomach upset.
Risks and Warnings:
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor before taking Arnil during pregnancy.
Lactation: Not safe for breastfeeding; consult your doctor.
Driving: Avoid driving while taking Arnil.
Alcohol: Do not consume alcohol during therapy.
Caution: Patients with gastric lesions, renal, hepatic, or cardiac insufficiency should use Arnil with caution.
Contraindications: Allergic to aspirin/anti-inflammatory drugs, active peptic ulcer, or proctitis (inflammation of the rectum).
Common Side Effects:
Stomach upset
Gastric pain
Headache
Edema
Ulcer
Liver and kidney problems
Skin allergy
Blood problems
Pain at injection site
Remember to consult your healthcare provider before starting any medication.