Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions affecting joints, tendons, and muscles. They are also used to treat juvenile chronic arthritis and post-operative pain in children.

Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository contains Diclofenac, which works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain chemical messengers responsible for causing pain and inflammation. Thus, Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository helps provide relief from pain.

In some cases, Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository may cause common side effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not use Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository if you are allergic to any of its components. Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository should not be taken by mouth; it is for rectal use only. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) used to relieve pain, ease inflammation and reduce swelling in conditions affecting the joints, tendons and muscles such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute gout, ankylosing spondylitis, backache, sprains, strains, soft tissue sports injuries, frozen shoulder, dislocations, fractures, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis. It is also used to treat pain and inflammation associated with dental and minor surgery. Additionally, diclofenac is used to treat juvenile chronic arthritis in children aged 1 to 12 years and post-operative pain in children above 6 years. Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository contains Diclofenac, which works by blocking the effect of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. This inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and thereby relieves pain and inflammation.

• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite

Do not use Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have/had gastric/peptic ulcer, stomach/bowel problems after taking other NSAIDs, heart, kidney or liver failure, heart attack, stroke, blockage of blood vessels to the heart or brain, bypass surgery, or blood circulation problems. Inform the doctor if you have/had ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, liver or kidney problems, porphyria, bleeding disorder, asthma, high blood pressure, angina, diabetes, high cholesterol, or lupus. Jonac 12.5 mg Suppository should be used during the first 6 months of pregnancy only if necessary and advised by your doctor. It is not recommended for use in the last 3 months of pregnancy and in breastfeeding women. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.

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 a pregnancy (mifepristone), cardiac glycosides (digoxin), 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/had stomach ulcers or perforation, bleeding problems, heart attack, stroke, blood circulation problems, bowel disorders, or asthma.

• WARFARIN
• LITHIUM
• METHOTREXATE
• CICLOSPORIN
• TACROLIMUS
• TRIMETHOPRIM
• MIFEPRESTONE
• DIGOXIN
• 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.
• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
• Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.
• Manage stress by doing meditation or yoga.

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.