Diclofenac Potassium Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets are used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, muscle pain, mild migraine, dental pain, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and period pain. This combination medicine is made of Diclofenac Potassium, Paracetamol, and Serratiopeptidase. Each drug has a different mechanism of action to treat pain.
Mechanism of Action:-
Diclofenac and Paracetamol function by inhibiting the effect of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make other chemical prostaglandins (PG). These prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain swelling, and fever. On the other hand, Serratiopeptidase acts as a mucolytic and anti-inflammatory agent that decreases swelling at the painful site. It is a bacterial protein enzyme found in the silkworm.
An individual should take Diclofenac Potassium Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets with or without food as prescribed by the healthcare provider for better absorption. These tablets should be swallowed as a whole; without biting, crushing, or breaking. In addition, one should take these medicine for the prescribed duration to get the best possible effects.
Points to Remember While Taking Diclofenac Potassium Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets
Your healthcare provider will determine the dosage of this medicine by seeing your medical condition, age, gender, tolerance, etc. Do not take less or more out of this medication, take it as prescribed by the physician. Also, the length of the treatment course depends on the doctor’s prescription. In addition, you should follow the official instruction and guidelines of the doctor to get the most effects of this medication. Aside from that, you can consider taking the below-listed precautions.
Measures to Take:-
- Consult your doctor before taking Diclofenac Potassium Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets if you are pregnant, planning to have a baby, or breastfeeding.
- Evade driving vehicles, performing activities that require speed of psychomotor reactions, or operating heavy machinery while taking this medication as it may cause dizziness or sleepiness.
- Diclofenac Paracetamol Serratiopeptidase Tablets may have interactions with pain killers, immunosuppressants, blood thinners, anti-rheumatoid, or antifungals, so avoid taking them with this medication.
- Consumption of alcohol during the treatment course with this medication may cause excessive drowsiness or increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Do not drink alcoholic beverages during the treatment course with this medication.
- If you are known to be allergic to Diclofenac, Paracetamol, or Serratiopeptidase, do not take this medication. You should also not take this medication if have/had severe heart problems, bleeding problems, from the stomach, intestine, or brain, stomach ulcers, etc. Also, avoid taking this medicine if you had recent heart surgery.
Therefore, the above listed are the measure one need to take during the treatment course with this medicine. To know more deets regarding the use or precautions, consult your healthcare provider.
Possible Side-effects
While taking Diclofenac Potassium Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets, an individual patient may experience mild to moderate side effects. Those adverse reactions are temporary usually and go away once the body adjusts to the medication. However, if your body has developed any rare side effects, or if you face any symptoms persistently, inform your healthcare provider.
Most Common Side effects:-
- Nausea,
- Vomiting,
- Stomach pain,
- Indigestion,
- Heartburn,
- Loss of appetite, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the uses of Diclofenac Potassium Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets?
A. This medicine is used to relieve pain in various conditions, such as headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, joint pain, dental pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. It may be used for another purpose not mentioned here.
Q. How you should take Paracetamol Diclofenac Potassium And Serratiopeptidase Tablets?
A. An individual patient should take this medication as prescribed by the doctor for the best possible effects. Do not take less or more out of this medicine.
Q. Does this medicine cause any side effects?
A. During the treatment course with this medicine, you may experience Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Indigestion, Heartburn, etc. These symptoms will go away once the treatment is over.
Q. How to store paracetamol diclofenac potassium and serratiopeptidase tablets?
A. This medication doesn’t require any special storage facility. Read the leaflet to know the storage directions.
Brand Name | Composition | Packing Size | Packing Style | MRP |
LOGIDEC-SP | “Diclofenac Potassium 50 mg + PCM 325mg + Serratiopeptidase 15 mg” |
10X10 | Alu-2 | 850 |