Dicotrax Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal injuries. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Dicotrax Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke. Please consult your doctor in case any injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness are observed. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, limb discomfort, and injection site reactions. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Edema (swelling)
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Itching
• Flatulence
• Indigestion
• Pain in extremities

• Q. Q. How should Dicotrax Injection injection be administered??
  Ans: Dicotrax Injection injection should only be given by a healthcare professional. It can be given deep into the muscle (intramuscularly), preferably in buttock, under the skin (subcutaneously), or directly into a vein (intravenously) as a bolus and not as infusion. The dose should not exceed the prescribed quantity and injection should not be given for more than 2 days.
• Q. Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Dicotrax Injection??
  Ans: It is important to know that Dicotrax Injection may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The risk is more if you take higher doses and have been using the medicine for a longer time. Also, taking Dicotrax Injection may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in your stomach and intestine. These problems may happen without warning symptoms at any time during treatment and may even cause death. Therefore, if you encounter any such problems, consult your doctor immediately.
• Q. Q. Is Dicotrax Injection a good painkiller??
  Ans: Dicotrax Injection is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. It is used for various sorts of pain such as sprains, strains and other injuries. It is also helpful in various types of arthritis, gout, pain and inflammation following surgery.
• Q. Q. Can Dicotrax Injection hurt your kidneys??
  Ans: Long-term use and high doses of Dicotrax Injection may cause renal problems such as protein or blood in urine and painful urination. Patients who are at maximum risk of developing kidney problems include people who are dehydrated, have heart failure, impaired kidney function, hypertension, elderly, who are on medicines which cause excess urination (diuretics), or medicines which have significant impact on kidney function. Hence, for such patients kidney function monitoring is recommended.
• Q. Q. Does Dicotrax Injection make you drowsy??
  Ans: Dicotrax Injection can cause drowsiness and also dizziness, fatigue (tiredness) and visual disturbances. However, it is not very common and may not affect everyone. If you experience these symptoms avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
• Q. Q. Can Dicotrax Injection be taken during pregnancy??
  Ans: You should not take Dicotrax Injection during the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on your baby. Use of Dicotrax Injection can also lead to reduced labor (premature delivery). Hence, it is advised to avoid using Dicotrax Injection during the first 6 months of pregnancy also. In some cases, Dicotrax Injection may be prescribed in pregnant women only if the benefits outweigh the risks involved with its use in pregnant women. If not sure, consult your doctor regarding its use.
• Q. Q. Does Dicotrax Injection get you high??
  Ans: No, Dicotrax Injection does not get you high. It does not have an abuse potential (drug-seeking behavior) and does not cause physical or psychological dependence. However, if you do not feel well, consult your doctor.
• Q. Q. Is Dicotrax Injection a narcotic??
  Ans: No, Dicotrax Injection is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.

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