Uses of Diclofenac+Dicyclomine+Paracetamol

The combination of Diclofenac+Dicyclomine+Paracetamol is used to relieve pain and spasm in conditions like primary dysmenorrhoea, spasmodic dysmenorrhoea, surgical pain & spasm, renal colic, biliary colic, uterine colic (pain due to block in urinary tract by stone) and backache.

Therapeutic Category

Diclofenac: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Dicyclomine: Antispasmodics

Paracetamol: Analgesic and Anti-pyretic

How Diclofenac+Dicyclomine+Paracetamol works

Diclofenac+Dicyclomine+Paracetamol act as a painkiller and muscle relaxant where Diclofenac and Paracetamol works by reducing the effects of prostaglandin (substance produced during injury and inflammation causing pain) thereby blocking the pain signals between the brain and nerve endings and Dicyclomine blocks the effects of bradykinin and histamine (chemical substances responsible for muscle contraction) thereby reduces muscle contraction and provide relief from spasms.

Common side effects of Diclofenac+Dicyclomine+Paracetamol

• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Heartburn
• Pain
• Vomiting, nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Vertigo
• Dizziness
• Headache

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor, if you experience:

• Sudden and crushing chest pain
• Breathlessness, difficulty in breathing when lying down, swelling of hands and feet
• Signs of stroke like sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm or leg especially on one side of the body
• Sudden loss or disturbance of vision, difficulty in speaking or ability to understand
• Speech, sudden migraine-like headaches
• Signs of bleeding in the stomach or intestine when emptying your bowels, blood in vomit or black, tarry faeces
• Wheezing or shortness of breath (bronchospasm)
• Swollen face, lips, hands or fingers
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Persistent sore throat or high temperature (fever)
• Change in the amount of urine produced and/or its appearance
• Abdominal cramps and tenderness
• Stevens Johnson Syndrome (serious illness with blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals)

Health Tips for Diclofenac+Dicyclomine+Paracetamol

• Take Diclofenac+Dicyclomine+Paracetamol as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Do not skip doses or stop taking them without consulting your doctor
• Do not drive or handle any machines while taking Diclofenac+Dicyclomine+Paracetamol, since it may cause dizziness, tiredness and sleepiness or blurred vision. Consult your doctor for advice
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking these medications, as it can enhance certain side effects and increase the risk of liver damage
• Drink an adequate amount of water unless your healthcare provider
• Attend regular check-ups with your healthcare provider to monitor your health
• Inform your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
• Diclofenac+Dicyclomine+Paracetamol is not recommended for use in pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding women