Best medications for arthritis

 


1. CLOFAINS TABLETS

Paracetamol 500 mg + Diclofenac 50mg

Indications:

Inflammation and pain

Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic

 Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,...

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: One tablet 2 to 3 times per day.

Availability:

Available on: All private insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

1. IBUPAR TABLETS/SYRUP

Paracetamol  + Ibuprofen.

Each 5 ml has paracetamol 120 mg and ibuprofen 100mg

Indications:

Inflammation and pain

Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic

 Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,...

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or paracetamol.

Safe in pregnancy.

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: One tablet 3 to 4 times per day.

PEDIATRIC:

Children < 5 years: 2.5 ml 3 to 4 times a day

Children > 5 years: 5ml 3 to 4 times a day

Availability:

Available on: All private insurances.

Prescription: GP(Except RAMA) and Consultants.

2. FLEXIDOL ABLETS

Ibuprofen + Methocarbamol

Indications:

Inflammation and pain

Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, Muscle relaxant

Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,...

Contraindication:

Epilepsy, Allergy to methocarbamol, Pregnancy, Liver, Heart, and Kidney diseases

Dosage/How to use:

Adults above 15 years: One tablet 4 to 6 times per day.

Availability:

Available on: All private insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

3. SEKALGIC TABLET/SYRUP

Paracetamol 500 mg + Ibuprofen 400mg & Cafeine 30 mg

Indications:

Inflammation and pain

Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic

Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,...

Dosage/How to use:

Birth-12 months: 2.5ml 3 to 4 times per day

1 year to 5 years: 5 ml 3 to 4 times per day 

5 years to 12 years: 10 ml 3 to 4 times per day  or 1/2 to 1 tablet three times per day

Adult: 1 to 2 tablets 2 to 3 times per day.

Availability:

Available on: All private insurances.

Prescription: GP(Except RAMA) and Consultants.

4. PIROXEN TABLETS

Indications:

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Topical joint and muscular pain

Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,...

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: One tablet (20 mg) per day.

Availability:

Available on: All private insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

5. KNAC

Diclofenac Potassique 50mg/75mg

Indications:

Inflammation and pain

Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic

Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,...

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: 1 tablet twice daily

Availability:

Available on: All private insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

6. ORTHOKIT-HM

Indications:

Inflammation and pain

Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic

Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,...

Dosage/How to use:

Adults: 1 tablet daily

Availability:

Available on: All private insurances.

Prescription: GP(Except RAMA) and Consultants.

TOPICAL  PAIN KILLERS/ANTI INFLAMATORIES

1. IBUMEX CREAM

Ibuprofen 5%

Indications:

For topical use only

Inflammation and pain

Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: 3 to 4  times  daily

Availability:

Available on: All private insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

2. DOLOGEL DENK CREAM

Etofenamate

Indications:

For topical use only

Inflammation and pain

Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic

Dosage/How to use:

Adults: Application to affected site  3 to 4  times  daily

Availability:

Available on: All private insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

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