What is Difene injection used for?
Diclofenac injection is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat adults with mild to moderate pain. It is used alone or given with other opioid (narcotic) pain medicines to treat adults with moderate to severe pain. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Is Difene a painkiller?
Difene contains diclofenac sodium as the active ingredient which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This means that it is a “painkilling” medicine which reduces inflammation and swelling, but it does not contain any steroid medicine. Difene is used to relieve pain and inflammation.
How long does it take Difene injection to work?
Diclofenac Sodium 75 MG Injection may start to work immediately after injection.
How long does a Difene injection last?
For the treatment of moderate to severe post-operative pain, 75 mg should be infused continuously over a period of 30 minutes to 2 hours. If necessary, treatment may be repeated after 4-6 hours, not exceeding 150 mg within any period of 24 hours.
How quickly does Difene work?
This medicine usually begins to work within one week, but in severe cases up to two weeks or longer may pass before you begin to feel better. Several weeks may pass before you feel the full effects of this medicine. You may take this medicine with or without food.
Is Difene good for back pain?
It is used to relieve painful conditions associated with your bones and joints and to reduce swelling and inflammation (e.g. arthritis) and for sprains, strains and bruising of tendons and ligaments, acute gout and for period pain. It can also be used to reduce pain or inflammation after surgery.
What are the side effects of Difene?
If you have a rare disease called systemic lupus erythematosus, you might be at increased risk of some of the side effects of Difene, such as skin reactions, allergic reactions, damage to the liver and aseptic meningitis.
How long does it take for diclofenac injection to start working?