NUPATCH

Overview

NUPATCH is a Schedule H drug.

NUPATCH is composed of: DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM (200 MG)

Diclofenac diethylammonium belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is specially formulated for rubbing into the skin and is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling in painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles. It can be used to treat muscle and joint injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, bruises, backache, sports injuries), tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow) and osteoarthritis.

Usage

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM is generally used to treat: Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for NUPATCH and its Constituents


  • Do not use Diclofenac diethylammonium if you are in the last 3 months of your pregnancy
  • Do not use if you have an allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients in the product
  • This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age.
  • Take special care with Diclofenac diethylammonium,Do not apply the gel to skin that has a rash or eczema, cuts or open wounds. Stop the treatment if a skin rash develops after applying the product.
  • Be careful when sunbathing or using sun lamps as your skin may be more sensitive to sunlight.
  • If you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer (or a history of), tell your doctor or pharmacist before using the gel.
  • 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.
  • Diclofenac diethylammonium should only be used under medical advice during breastfeeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. However Diclofenac diethylammonium should not be applied on the breasts of nursing mothers nor elsewhere on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period of time.

Common Side-Effects

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Rare Side-Effects

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM : Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Throat Soreness, Swollen Tongue

Disease Interactions

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM can interfere with: Asthma, Congestive Heart Disease, Urine Retention, Hypertension, Peptic Ulcer, Duodenitis, Intestinal Perforation, Alcoholism, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Dermatitis, Acute Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Acute Liver Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Heart Disease, Porphyria, Anemia, Hyperkalemia, Thrombocytopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Vitamin K Deficiency

Technical Classification

DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM is categorized as: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Others48%
Once Daily31%
Stat13%

How long was it prescribed?

5 Days32%
3 Days27%
2 Days14%
10 Days9%
48 Days5%
7 Days5%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs5%
18 to 35yrs36%
35 to 50yrs20%
50 to 60yrs11%
60 to 70yrs14%
70yrs and above14%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females48%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician32%
Pulmonologist28%
Gastroenterologist13%
Rheumatologist13%
Orthopaedist11%
Pediatrician2%
Surgeon2%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

ULTRACET TAB21%
NUCOXIA MR TAB15%
RABICIP 20MG TAB12%
TRD CONTIN TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

XRAY CHEST PA (RADIOLOGY)21%
KFT (SCREENING)10%
VIT-B12 (SEROLOGY)10%

Available Alternatives for NUPATCH

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

NUPATCHINR 66.8 for 1 PATCHDICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 200 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ARK GELINR 72.5 for 30GMMETHYL SALICYLATE 5 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W, CAPSAICIN 0.025 %W/W
DACRON OINTINR 17 for 10GM GELDICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUMDICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM
DICOL GEL GELINR 37 for 30GMMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/V, MENTHOL 5 %W/V, OLEUM LINI 3 %W/V, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/V
DOLOPAR GEL GELINR 42 for 30 GMMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
DYNAPAR GEL OINTINR 78 for 30 GMMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
FENGEL GELINR 36 for 30 GMDICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
FLEXY OINTMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/V, MENTHOL 5 %W/V, LINSEED 3 %W/V, BENZYL ALCOHOL 1 %V/V, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/V
MOBYLE OINTINR 30 for 30 MG GELDICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
MUSCODAC GELINR 101 for 30 GM GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
NACSER GELINR 51.9 for 30 GM GELDICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM , MENTHOL , METHYL SALICYLATE
NOBEL GEL GELINR 18.5 for 10 GM GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
NOVOFEN GELINR 24 for 30 GM GELDICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
NUPATCH 200MG/50CM.SQINR 50.4 for 1 PATCHDICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 100 MG
OMNIGEL OINTINR 20 for 10 GM GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %, MENTHOL 5 %, LINSEED OIL 3 %, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1 %W/V
RELAXYL GEL GELINR 43 for 20GM GELMENTHOL 10 %W/W, METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
SN 15 GELINR 58.5 for 25GM GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, MEPHENESIN 5 %W/W, OLEUM LINI 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
SUMO SPRAYINR 114 for 50GM SPYMETHYL SALICYLATE 20 %W/W, MENTHOL 10 %W/W, CAMPHOR 5 %W/W, EUCALYPTUS OIL 5 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W, CAPSICUM 0.075 %W/W
SYSTAFLAM GELINR 56 for 1 UNITMETHYL SALICYLATE 5 %W/W, MEPHENESIN 5 %W/W, TURPENTINE OIL 3 %W/W, MENTHOL 2 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
VIVIAN GELINR 48.6 for 30 GM GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
VIVIAN ROLL ON GELINR 59.9 for 40 GRAMS GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
VOVENAC GELINR 27 for 15 GRAM GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, OLEUM LINI 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM 1.16 %W/W
XDOL GELINR for METHYL SALICYLATE , MENTHOL , DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMMONIUM