Medicine Details
Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet
Manufacturer: Welfo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition: Diclofenac (50mg) + Magnesium Trisilicate (100mg) + Paracetamol (500mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Pain relief Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. This pain-relieving action may damage the inner lining of the stomach. Therefore, this medicine also has Magnesium Trisilicate as one of its active ingredients, which reduces the acid secretion in our stomach, thereby reducing the damage caused by the painkillers. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Description: Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet helps relieve pain and inflammation. It works by blocking the release of some chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are dryness in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain, indigestion, loss of appetite, blurred vision, and weakness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How to Use: Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Diclofenac, Magnesium Trisilicate and Paracetamol which relieve pain. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) and Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Magnesium Trisilicate is an inorganic salt which reduces the amount of acid in the stomach and prevents damage to the stomach lining caused by Diclofenac.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Dictum 50mg/100mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
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Packaging: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Pain relief
Side Effects: Vomiting | Diarrhea | Indigestion | Loss of appetite | Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: CAUTION