D.F.O-AQ Injection is used to relieve pain in conditions such as flare-ups of joint and back pain, attacks of gout, pain caused by gall stones, kidney stones, injuries, trauma, fractures and pain following surgery.

D.F.O-AQ Injection contains ‘Diclofenac’, which works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain chemical messengers which are responsible for causing pain and inflammation. Thereby, D.F.O-AQ Injection helps provide relief from pain.

D.F.O-AQ Injection may cause common side effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

D.F.O-AQ Injection is not recommended during the last three months of pregnancy and for children. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving this injection. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and ongoing medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

D.F.O-AQ Injection belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) used to relieve pain in conditions such as flare-ups of joint and back pain, attacks of gout, pain caused by gall stones, kidney stones, injuries, trauma, fractures and pain following surgery. D.F.O-AQ Injection contains ‘Diclofenac’, which works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain chemical messengers responsible for causing pain and inflammation. Thereby, D.F.O-AQ Injection helps provide relief from pain.

• Injection site reactions
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Do not take D.F.O-AQ Injection if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have/had gastric/peptic ulcer, active gastrointestinal bleeding, or coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Inform your doctor if you have/had heart problems, liver or kidney problems, heart attack, stroke, blood circulation problems, bowel disorders, bleeding problems, asthma, porphyria, angina, high blood pressure, high levels of fat, diabetes, or Lupus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or supplements. NSAIDs may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, stroke, myocardial infarction, gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation, and ulceration. Hence, caution should be exercised.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking anti-diabetics, blood thinners (warfarin), diuretics, anti-manic agents (lithium), antimetabolites (methotrexate), immunosuppressants (ciclosporin, tacrolimus), antibiotics (trimethoprim), a medicine used to terminate the pregnancy (mifepristone), cardiac glycosides, oral steroids, anti-fungal (voriconazole), anti-convulsant (phenytoin), a drug used to lower cholesterol (cholestyramine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have a stomach ulcer or perforation, bleeding problems, heart attack, stroke, blood circulation problems, bowel disorders, or asthma.

• WARFARIN
• LITHIUM
• METHOTREXATE
• CICLOSPORIN
• TACROLIMUS
• TRIMETHOPRIM
• MIFEPRISTONE
• VORICONAZOLE
• PHENYTOIN
• CHOLESTYRAMINE

• Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
• Massages can also be helpful.
• Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
• Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes; instead, wear loose garments.
• Rest and sleep well.
• To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
• Stay hydrated, and drink plenty of water.

Pain: Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp; it might be constant or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body). The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, fractures, arthritis, and injury.