{"id":7469,"date":"2021-02-23T08:59:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T08:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7469"},"modified":"2021-05-25T10:12:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T10:12:39","slug":"dicloabak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/dicloabak\/","title":{"rendered":"Dicloabak &#8211; Diclofenac Sodium uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 1 mg \/ ml\u00a0eye drops\u00a0, solution\u00a0<br>diclofenac sodium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Dicloabak is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains an anti-inflammatory painkiller (&nbsp;NSAID&nbsp;) for use in the eyes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used during certain eye surgeries and after surgeries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>prevention of&nbsp;miosis&nbsp;(&nbsp;pupil contraction&nbsp;) during cataract surgery<\/li><li>prevention of&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;after cataract surgery and after surgery on the front of the eye&nbsp;<\/li><li>treatment of eye pain in photorefractive keratectomy (surgery for refractive errors such as myopia) up to 24 hours after surgery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Diclofenac sodium found in Dicloabak may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Dicloabak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Dicloabak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to diclofenac sodium or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have had&nbsp;allergies,&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;(itchy&nbsp;hives&nbsp;),&nbsp;acute&nbsp;runny nose, swelling and irritation of the nose, or&nbsp;asthma, started with the use of these&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;or a similar medicine, such as anti-inflammatory painkillers or&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Dicloabak.&nbsp;You should use this medicine with caution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dicloabac, like other anti-inflammatory painkillers, can in rare cases cause anaphylactic reactions (severe allergic reactions that cause difficulty breathing and dizziness), even without prior use of the medicine.<\/li><li>You should stop treatment and contact your doctor or emergency department in case of&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;or symptoms suggestive of&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;to this medicine, especially if you have asthma attacks or sudden swelling of the face and neck.<\/li><li>Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;in combination with&nbsp;a chronic&nbsp;runny nose,&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;sinusitis, and\/or nasal polyps.<\/li><li>An&nbsp;acute&nbsp;eye infection&nbsp;can be obscured by topical use of anti-inflammatory painkillers.&nbsp;Anti-inflammatory painkillers lack bactericidal properties.&nbsp;If an&nbsp;eye infection&nbsp;occurs, caution should be exercised when using these medicines in combination with one or more bactericidal medicines.<\/li><li>Concomitant use in the eye of anti-inflammatory painkillers and&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;(eg <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/toflacort\/\">dexamethasone<\/a>) may increase the risk of delayed healing.<\/li><li>Anti-inflammatory painkillers can delay the healing of the cornea.<\/li><li>If you tend to bleed or if you are being treated with&nbsp;anticoagulants(medicines that thin the blood).<\/li><li>The use of topical anti-inflammatory painkillers in high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;and for a long time can lead to&nbsp;corneal inflammation.<\/li><li>The risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;affecting the cornea may increase in patients who have had repeated eye surgeries within a short period of time, have&nbsp;diabetes, a disease that affects the surface of the eye (eg chronically dry eyes),&nbsp;rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li><li>The use of contact lenses is not recommended immediately after cataract surgery.&nbsp;Consult your doctor when you can wear contact lenses again.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your symptoms get worse or not get better, you need to see a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Dicloabak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use other&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;at the same time as Dicloabak, you should have a&nbsp;<strong><em>15-minute<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;break&nbsp;between treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When using&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;containing diclofenac sodium, a very low uptake into the rest of the body is expected.&nbsp;Nevertheless, Dicloabak should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor.&nbsp;The minimum&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and the shortest possible use time should be sought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicloabak can be used during breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may experience short-term visual disturbances after applying Dicloabak.&nbsp;Do not drive or use dangerous machines until vision is normalized.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dicloabak contains macrogol glycerol ricinoleate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicloabac contains macrogol glycerol ricinoleate, which may cause skin reactions (contact dermatitis).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Dicloabak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults and the elderly are:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prevention of&nbsp;miosis&nbsp;(&nbsp;papillary contraction&nbsp;) during cataract surgery:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before surgery: apply 1 drop no more than 5 times for 3 hours before surgery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cataract surgery and surgery on the front of the eye:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before surgery: apply 1 drop no more than 5 times for 3 hours before surgery<\/li><li>After surgery: apply 1 drop 3 times immediately after the operation and then 1 drop 3-5 times daily for a maximum of 4 weeks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Eye pain during photorefractive keratectomy (myopia correction surgery):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before surgery: apply 2 drops within one hour before surgery<\/li><li>After surgery: apply 2 drops within one hour after surgery and then four drops within the first 24 hours after surgery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not exceed the recommended&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No studies have been performed on children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine should be administered to the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Do not inject, do not swallow.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The eye drops must not be administered by periocular or&nbsp;intraocular&nbsp;injection.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands thoroughly before using this medicine.<\/li><li>Avoid touching the eye or eyelid with the tip of the bottle.<\/li><li>Apply a drop to the eye while looking upwards and gently pulling down the lower eyelid.<\/li><li>Close the bottle after use.<\/li><li>After application, close the eye and press lightly with the finger in the corner of the eye closest to the nose for 2 minutes.&nbsp;This prevents Dicloabak from entering other parts of the body.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Dicloabak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Dicloabak then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much of the medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>burning sensation when applying the eye drops<\/li><li>visual disturbances when applying the eye drops.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and&nbsp;redness<\/li><li>photosensitivity (&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;to sunlight exposure)<\/li><li>punctual&nbsp;keratitis&nbsp;(a special type of&nbsp;corneal inflammation&nbsp;), ulcers on the cornea, thinning of the cornea<\/li><li>breathing difficulties<\/li><li>worsening&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Suva<\/li><li>red eyes, allergic&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the conjunctiva, swollen eyelids<\/li><li>cough<\/li><li>hives&nbsp;(itching), skin rash, contact dermatitis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the fact that the medicine contains macrogol glycerol ricinoleate, skin reactions (contact dermatitis) may occur.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Dicloabak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eye drops should not be used longer than 8 weeks after opening the bottle for the first time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is diclofenac sodium in a concentration of 1 mg \/ ml.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are macrogolglycerol ricinoleate, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tribonate\/\">trometamol<\/a>, boric acid and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicloabak is a yellowish liquid provided in a bottle containing 10 ml of&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;, solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Holder of approval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratories THEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12, rue Louis Bl\u00e9riot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>63017 Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excelvision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27, rue de la Lombardi\u00e8re<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZI la Lombardi\u00e8re<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07100 Annonay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark: Voltabak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France: Voltarenophtabak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy: Voltaren Ofta Abak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norway and Austria: Voltaren Ophtha Abak<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This medicine contains an anti-inflammatory painkiller ( NSAID ) for use in the eyes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2204,2200],"tags":[5646,5649,5648,2897,5645,2900,4501,2212,5647,4718],"class_list":["post-7469","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-d","category-medicines","tag-dicloabak","tag-dicloabak-eye-drops","tag-dicloabak-side-effects","tag-diclofenac-sodium","tag-diclofenac-sodium-eye-drops","tag-diclofenac-sodium-side-effects","tag-eye-drops","tag-medicine","tag-what-is-dicloabak","tag-what-is-diclofenac-sodium"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7469","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7469"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7469\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11025,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7469\/revisions\/11025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7469"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7469"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}