Voltalin 50mg Suppository

Uses of Voltalin 50mg Suppository

• Pain Relief

How to use Voltalin 50mg Suppository

Voltalin 50mg Suppository as directed by your doctor. It is only intended for rectal use. Before administering the medication, empty your bowels and wash your hands. Lie on one side, knees up, and gently put Voltalin 50mg Suppository pointed end first into your back passage with your finger. Push it in as far as you can.

Place your legs down and, if possible, remain motionless for a few minutes before washing your hands again. Voltalin 50mg Suppository should never be taken orally. Your doctor will choose the appropriate amount and duration for you based on your age, body weight, and medical state.

How Voltalin 50mg Suppository works?

Voltalin 50mg Suppository relieves pain and inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins (chemicals responsible for inducing pain and inflammation).

Side Effects of Voltalin 50mg Suppository

• Anal irritation
• Anal itching
• Black colored stool
• Edema (swelling)
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Itching
• Flatulence
• Indigestion
• Pain in extremities

Quick Suggestions:

• You have been prescribed Voltalin 50mg Suppository to relieve pain and inflammation.
• Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
• It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
• Get lots of rest and sleep.
• Drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
• Mild workouts like jogging and walking might aid with muscular stretching.
• Change your posture at least every two hours to avoid developing pressure sores.
• Pain can be relieved by hot or cold treatment. For 15-20 minutes, apply an ice pack or a heat pack to the muscle.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
• Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Indication of Voltalin 50mg Suppository

Voltalin 50mg Suppository is used to treat pain and inflammation related to:

• Sprains, strains, and other injuries, post-surgery, gout
• Backache, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
• Frozen shoulder, fractures, dislocations, conditions affecting tendons
• Juvenile chronic arthritis (in children aged 1 to 12 years)

Pharmacology

Diclofenac sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine that is anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic. (NSAID). It has uricosuric characteristics as well. Diclofenac works by reducing prostaglandin synthesis, which is a major contributor to inflammation, pain, and fever.

Diclofenac is rapidly and extensively absorbed from the gastrointestinal system when taken with or after a meal. Peak plasma concentrations are achieved in an average of 2 hours after intake. At therapeutic doses, it binds to plasma proteins 99.7% of the time. Diclofenac is metabolized by the liver in a first-pass mechanism.

Dosage & Adminstration of Voltalin 50mg Suppository

Diclofenac Suppository: 

• For adults: 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily. The maximum daily dose is 150 mg.

Use Voltalin 50mg Suppository exactly as advised by the doctor. The suppository should be inserted into the rectum (back passage) by removing the plastic wrapper. Wash your hands before and after inserting the suppository.

Interaction

Before using Voltalin 50mg Suppository, it is important to inform your doctor about any medications you are currently taking. These may include medications for diabetes, blood clotting, excess water removal, mental health problems, cancer treatment, immunity suppression, bacterial infections, pain relief, pregnancy termination, high blood pressure and heart problems, inflammation suppression, depression, fits, fungal infections, and cholesterol reduction. Your doctor will evaluate the potential interactions between these medications and Voltalin 50mg Suppository and determine whether it is safe for you to use.

Contraindications

Patients who are hypersensitive to any of the items' ingredients should avoid using them. Peptic ulcer, hypersensitivity to Diclofenac, as well as other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents. Diclofenac is also contra-indicated in asthmatic patients who have had an attack of asthma, urticaria, or acute rhinitis triggered by acetylsalicylic acid or other drugs that inhibit prostaglandin synthetase. Under occlusive airtight dressings, this Gel should not be utilized.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Diclofenac should only be used if absolutely necessary during pregnancy. The smallest dose that is effective should be utilized. These medications are not advised to be taken during the first trimester of pregnancy. Diclofenac Sodium Gel is not suggested during pregnancy due to a lack of clinical evidence. Diclofenac can be found in extremely small amounts in breast milk, however, it has no negative effects.

Precautions & Warnings

• If you have a history of gastrointestinal ulceration, haematemesis or melaena, ulcerative colitis, asthma, Crohn's disease, bleeding diathesis or hematological abnormalities, or severe hepatic, cardiac, or renal insufficiency, or if you are an elderly person or have current or previous high blood pressure, you should be closely monitored while using Diclofenac sodium.
• Patients who receive long-term treatment with NSAID agents should also be monitored for renal, and hepatic function, and blood counts.
• If you experience abnormal liver function tests, clinical signs, and symptoms consistent with liver disease or other manifestations while taking Diclofenac sodium, discontinue the medication.
• The use of Diclofenac tablets in patients with hepatic porphyria may trigger an attack.
• It is not recommended to use Diclofenac sodium during lactation as it is excreted in breast milk.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cold, dry, and light-protected location. Keep it below 30°C. Keep out of children's reach.