About Fist Tablet 50mg
Fist Tablet 50mg contains Diclofenac Sodium, an NSAID used to relieve pain, swelling and inflammation.
Fist Tablet 50mg Uses
- Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pain
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute musculoskeletal pain and sprains
- Postoperative pain and swelling
- Menstrual cramps
- Dental pain
- Mild to moderate pain and fever
Fist Tablet 50mg Benefits
- Fast acting relief from pain and inflammation
- Reduces joint stiffness and swelling in arthritis
- Helps patients resume daily activities faster after injury or surgery
- Widely available at an affordable price for common pain conditions
What Experts Say
Physicians reach for diclofenac when a patient needs stronger relief than paracetamol can provide, particularly for inflammatory joint pain, acute injuries and postsurgical discomfort. As a nonselective NSAID, it blocks both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, which explains both its strong anti-inflammatory effect and its tendency to irritate the stomach lining.
Because gastrointestinal bleeding and cardiovascular risk both rise with dose and duration, doctors generally prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest period needed, and reassess if pain continues beyond a couple of weeks. Patients with a history of ulcers, heart disease or kidney impairment are monitored more closely or switched to a safer alternative.
Diclofenac remains one of the most widely prescribed pain relievers for musculoskeletal complaints because it is effective and affordable, but experts caution against combining it with other NSAIDs or taking it on an empty stomach. Patients on long term therapy for chronic arthritis are usually advised periodic blood pressure and kidney function checks.
Drug Class
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Fist Tablet 50mg Uses in Urdu
- جوڑوں کے درد اور سوزش کا علاج
- گٹھیا اور اوسٹیوآرتھرائٹس میں آرام
- پٹھوں اور موچ کے درد میں کمی
- آپریشن کے بعد درد اور سوجن میں کمی
- ماہواری کے درد میں آرام
- دانت کے درد میں افاقہ
How to use Fist Tablet 50mg?
- Take Fist Tablet 50mg with food or milk to reduce stomach irritation
- Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed
- Do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor
- Avoid lying down immediately after taking this tablet
Drug Interactions
- Aspirin and Other NSAIDs: Combined use increases the risk of stomach ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding
- Blood Thinners: Warfarin and similar anticoagulants combined with diclofenac raise bleeding risk significantly
- ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: Diclofenac can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and worsen kidney function when combined with these medicines
- Diuretics: Effectiveness of water pills may be reduced, and combined use can affect kidney function
- Lithium: Diclofenac can raise lithium blood levels leading to toxicity
- Methotrexate: Diclofenac can increase methotrexate blood levels and toxicity risk
- Corticosteroids: Combined use with steroids further increases the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers
Risks and warnings
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Diclofenac can cause stomach ulcers and bleeding, risk increases with long term use, older age and combination with other pain relievers or blood thinners
- Cardiovascular Risk: NSAIDs including diclofenac can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, especially with long term or high dose use
- Kidney Function: May reduce kidney blood flow and worsen kidney function, especially in dehydrated patients or those with existing kidney disease
- Pregnancy Caution: Should be avoided in the third trimester of pregnancy due to risk of early closure of a fetal blood vessel
- Liver Function: Rare cases of elevated liver enzymes and liver injury have been reported with prolonged use
Fist Tablet 50mg Side Effects
- Stomach pain or indigestion
- Nausea
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fluid retention and swelling in the legs
- Skin rash
- Ringing in the ears
- Elevated blood pressure
- Black or bloody stools indicating gastrointestinal bleeding
- Signs of a heart attack such as chest pain or shortness of breath
- Yellowing of skin or eyes
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place
- Keep the tablets in their original strip until ready to use
- Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
