DP Gesic Tablet (Diclofenac 50mg / Paracetamol 500mg)

DP Gesic Tablet

DP Gesic Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of medications known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or pain killer. DP Gesic Tablet 10’s is widely useful for the treatment of painful musculoskeletal joint conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

DP Gesic Tablet 10’s contains Diclofenac (analgesic) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic) effective against painful musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, and skeletal muscle spasms. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), which enhances the pain relief action of Diclofenac. Additionally, it also helps to relieve toothache, ear pain, backache and other musculoskeletal related pain.

DP Tablet 10’s can be taken with or after the meal. To avoid stomach upset DP Tablet 10’s can be taken with food or milk. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Do not take DP Gesic Tablet 10’s if your pain lasts for more than ten days or fever staying for more than three days. Do not take a double dose if you missed one dose. Like all medicines, DP Gesic Tablet 10’s may cause common side effects like stomach upset, dizziness, light-headedness, malaise, nausea, vomiting, and liver dysfunction (hepatitis), pruritis (itchy skin), rash although not everybody gets them. Stop taking this medicine if you experience symptoms like the tightness of the chest, breathing difficulties, fever, skin rashes, increased heart rate, and or in case of any signs of hypersensitivity.

Do not take DP Gesic Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, paracetamol, naproxen, or diclofenac. Patients with asthma, prolonged bleeding time, wheezing (whistling sound during breath), and blocked airways (bronchospasm) should avoid using DP Gesic Tablet 10’s. It is not recommended for use in children less than 14 years of age, people with liver disease, heart disease, or gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. DP Tablet 10’s may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Pregnant women should not take during their last trimester of pregnancy. DP Gesic Tablet 10’s is excreted in the breast milk so the nursing mother should contact the doctor before its usage. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may damage your liver and cause even more side effects on taking this drug. Consult your doctor if your symptoms of pain, inflammation, and fever do not disappear even after ten days. If you are using topical form DP Gesic Tablet 10’s you should avoid direct exposure to the sunlight as sunburn or photosensitivity might occur.

Uses of DP Gesic Tablet 10’s

Musculoskeletal pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis

Medicinal Benefits

DP Gesic Tablet 10’s plays a vital role in reducing pain and inflammation by blocking the release of chemical messengers (prostaglandin and cyclooxygenase) which causes fever and pain/inflammation at the injured site. DP Tablet 10’s relieves pain and inflammation in arthritic conditions with the benefit of increased antibiotic penetration and micro-circulation at the injury site. Paracetamol has the advantage of producing lesser gastric irritation compared to other painkillers like aspirin. So, it is well-tolerated in mostly all age groups.

Directions for Use

Take DP Gesic Tablet 10’s as advised by your doctor. Preferably take it with a light meal. Swallow it as a whole, do not chew or crush it.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of DP Gesic Tablet 10’s
It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor. Most of the side effects of DP Gesic Tablet 10’s are dizziness, lightheadedness, malaise, nausea, vomiting, and liver dysfunction. It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings
Do not take DP Gesic Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, paracetamol, naproxen, or diclofenac. Patients with asthma, prolonged bleeding time, wheezing (whistling sound during breath), and blocked airways (bronchospasm) should avoid using DP Gesic Tablet 10’s. It is not recommended for use in children less than 14 years of age, people with liver disease, heart disease, or gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. DP Tablet 10’s may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Pregnant women should not take during their last trimester of pregnancy. DP Tablet 10’s is excreted in the breast milk so the nursing mother should contact the doctor before its usage. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may damage your liver and cause even more side effects on taking this drug. Consult your doctor if your symptoms of pain, inflammation, and fever do not disappear even after ten days. If you are using topical form DP Gesic Tablet 10’s, you should avoid direct exposure to the sunlight as sunburn or photosensitivity might occur.

Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: DP Gesic Tablet 10’s is shown to interact with various drugs. Some of them include pain killers (naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen, tramadol, hydrocodone, oxycodone), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, nalidixic acid, norfloxacin or ofloxacin), diuretics (furosemide and bumetanide), medicines for heart problems or medicines for high blood pressure (digoxin), medicines used to lower cholesterol (colestipol and cholestyramine), medicines to treat seizures (phenytoin), medicines that reduce the activity of your immune system (ciclosporin or tacrolimus), steroid medicines (hydrocortisone or prednisolone), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-depressant (duloxetine) and acidity lowering drugs (cimetidine). These drugs may affect the working of DP Tablet 10’s and may alter its efficacy.

Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive intake of caffeine-containing food or drinks like coffee, tea, chocolate and some fizzy drinks should be avoided while taking DP Gesic Tablet 10’s. Taking together may lead to drowsiness and dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: DP Gesic Tablet 10’s should not recommend for people with asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis as the attacks precipitate with the use of NSAIDs.