Pains at anywhere of your body can be very unbearable to deal with. Muscle aches, dental pain,  athletic injuries, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis are worse pains that the body can bear. However effective drugs can help relieve their pains. Many people normally ask what is Diclo Denk 100 rectal used for? This article will explore everything about  Diclo-Denk 100mg Retard drug and how effective is it. 

What is Diclo-Denk ?

Diclo-Denk 100 Rectal is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug which relieves pain and reduces inflammation (swelling). It is used to treat muscle aches, dental pain, and athletic injuries. It is commonly used to treat the pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis.

Component of Diclo-Denk ?

Diclo-Denk 100 Retard contains: 

• The active substance is diclofenac sodium. Each prolonged-release tablet contains 100 mg diclofenac sodium.
• The other ingredients are: sucrose, cetyl alcohol, povidone, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, polysorbate 80, macrogol 6000, talc, titanium dioxide, ferric oxide.

What is Diclo Denk 100 rectal used for?

Therapeutic indications Symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation in case of:

• acute joint inflammation (acute arthritides) including gout attack
• chronic joint inflammation (chronic arthritides), especially in case of rheumatoid arthritis (chronic polyarthritis)
• Bechterew’s disease (ankylosing spondylitis) and other inflammatory rheumatoid disorders of the spine
• acute inflammatory condition of degenerative joint or spinal disorders (arthroses and spondylarthroses)
• inflammatory soft tissue rheumatisms
• painful swelling or inflammation after injuries.

Due to the delayed release of the active ingredient diclofenac, Diclo-Denk 100 Retard is not suitable for initiating therapy in patients where a rapid onset of effect is required.

How To Use

1. Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using diclofenac and each time you get a refill.
2. Unwrap and insert 1 suppository into the rectum as directed by your doctor. Lie down on your left side with right knee bent. 
3. Gently push the suppository into the rectum with your finger. 
4. Remain lying down for a few minutes, and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed. The suppository is for use in the rectum only. 
5. Wash your hands after use.

What you need to know before you take Diclo-Denk 100 Retard 

Do not take Diclo-Denk 100 Retard

1. if you are allergic to diclofenac or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
2. if you have a history of lung muscle spasms, asthma attacks, swelling of the nasal mucous membranes or skin reactions associated with the use of acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs, including Diclo-Denk 100 Retard
3. in case of unclarified impairment of blood cell formation
4. in case of active or history of recurrent gastric or duodenal ulcers (peptic ulcers) or haemorrhage (2 or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding)
5. in case of history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAID therapy, including Diclo-Denk 100 Retard
6. in case of brain haemorrhage (cerebrovascular bleeding) or other active haemorrhaging
7. in case of severe liver or renal impairment
8. in the last three months of pregnancy.

 How to store Diclo-Denk 100 Retard

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister strip after “Exp:”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Store in a dry place below 25 °C. Protect from light.
• Shel-life: 36 months.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Side Effects

• Headache
• drowsiness
• dizziness
• loss of appetite
• irritation of the rectum may occur. 
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• stomach/abdomen pain
• yellowing eyes/skin
• dark urine

If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:

• vision changes
• hearing changes (such as ringing in the ears)
• easy bruising/bleeding
• mental/mood changes
• fast/pounding heartbeat
• persistent/severe headache
• fainting
• seizures
• symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain)