DICLOTT-CP ALU PACK TAB

DICLOTT-CP Tablets

The uploaded photograph shows DICLOTT-CP Tablets manufactured by Accott Healthcare. The front and blister identify the product as:

Diclofenac Potassium, Paracetamol & Chlorzoxazone Tablets

The composition is a three-drug combination intended primarily for pain associated with inflammation and skeletal-muscle spasm.

Composition per tablet

IngredientStrengthPharmacological categoryMain functionDiclofenac Potassium50 mgNSAIDAnalgesic + anti-inflammatoryParacetamol325 mgAnalgesic/antipyreticPain and fever reliefChlorzoxazone250 mgCentrally acting muscle relaxantReduces painful muscle spasmExcipientsq.s.Inactive ingredientsManufacturing, stability, tablet formation

Thus, the principal active composition is:

Diclofenac Potassium 50 mg + Paracetamol 325 mg + Chlorzoxazone 250 mg per tablet.

The three active ingredients together account for 625 mg of stated active material per tablet; the remainder of the tablet consists of excipients.

1. Diclofenac Potassium — 50 mg

Drug class

NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Diclofenac is the main anti-inflammatory component of DICLOTT-CP.

Mechanism

Diclofenac inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing the formation of prostaglandins.

Prostaglandins are involved in:

• pain sensitization

• inflammation

• swelling

• fever

Therefore:

Diclofenac → ↓ COX activity → ↓ prostaglandins → ↓ pain + ↓ inflammation

What it contributes to the combination

It is particularly useful when pain is accompanied by inflammation, such as:

• acute musculoskeletal pain

• sprains and strains

• painful joint conditions

• inflammatory muscle pain

• back/neck pain

Important risks

Diclofenac can cause:

• gastritis/indigestion

• stomach pain

• nausea

• stomach or intestinal ulcer

• gastrointestinal bleeding

• kidney problems

• fluid retention

• increased blood pressure

• cardiovascular complications

The risk is generally greater with higher doses and prolonged use.

2. Paracetamol — 325 mg

Drug class

Analgesic + antipyretic

Paracetamol provides additional pain relief and fever reduction.

It is different from diclofenac: although both relieve pain, diclofenac has a much stronger peripheral anti-inflammatory action.

Combination effect

The formulation therefore provides:

Diclofenac → pain + inflammation

Paracetamol → additional pain relief + fever reduction

This can provide useful analgesia when pain is moderate and has an inflammatory component.

Important liver precaution

Paracetamol is safe when used appropriately, but excessive total intake can cause severe liver injury.

Therefore, be careful about taking DICLOTT-CP together with another medicine containing:

• Paracetamol

• Acetaminophen

• PCM

Many cold/flu and pain preparations contain paracetamol.

3. Chlorzoxazone — 250 mg

This is the ingredient that distinguishes DICLOTT-CP from DICLOTT-P.

Drug class

Centrally acting skeletal-muscle relaxant

Chlorzoxazone is used to reduce painful skeletal-muscle spasm.

Mechanism

Its precise mechanism is not completely established, but it acts primarily within the central nervous system, reducing abnormal polysynaptic reflex activity associated with muscle spasm.

In simple terms:

Muscle injury/irritation → muscle spasm → stiffness + pain

Chlorzoxazone helps reduce the spasm component of this cycle.

Common situations where this is relevant

For example:

• acute low-back pain with muscle spasm

• neck/cervical muscle spasm

• muscle strain

• painful stiffness

• acute musculoskeletal injuries

4. Why these three ingredients are combined

The formulation targets three components of musculoskeletal pain:

DICLOTT-CP │ ┌────────────────┼────────────────┐ │ │ │ ▼ ▼ ▼ Diclofenac Paracetamol Chlorzoxazone 50 mg 325 mg 250 mg │ │ │ ▼ ▼ ▼ ↓ inflammation ↓ pain ↓ muscle spasm │ │ │ └────────────────┼────────────────┘ ▼ Relief of painful musculoskeletal conditions

So the simplest interpretation is:

Pain + inflammation + muscle spasm → DICLOTT-CP

5. DICLOTT-CP vs the other DICLOTT products you showed

You have now shown several related products, and the distinction is important.

ProductActive ingredientsMain purposeDICLOTT-PDiclofenac + ParacetamolPain + inflammationDICLOTT-SPDiclofenac + Paracetamol + SerratiopeptidasePain + inflammation + swellingDICLOTT-CPDiclofenac + Paracetamol + ChlorzoxazonePain + inflammation + muscle spasm

DICLOTT-CP is therefore particularly relevant when muscle spasm is part of the painful condition.

It is not simply a stronger version of DICLOTT-P.

6. Important side effect of chlorzoxazone

Because chlorzoxazone acts centrally, it may cause:

• drowsiness

• dizziness

• weakness

• light-headedness

• reduced alertness

Therefore, after taking it, be cautious with:

• driving

• operating machinery

• working at heights

• activities requiring rapid reactions

Alcohol can increase sedation and should generally be avoided.

7. Liver considerations

There are two reasons to pay attention to liver safety with this combination:

Paracetamol

Excessive doses can cause significant liver toxicity.

Chlorzoxazone

Rare but potentially serious liver injury has been associated with chlorzoxazone.

Seek medical attention if symptoms such as these develop:

• yellow eyes or skin

• dark urine

• unusual persistent fatigue

• severe nausea

• loss of appetite

• upper abdominal discomfort

8. Stomach safety

The diclofenac component is the main concern for the stomach.

It can increase the risk of:

• acidity

• gastritis

• ulceration

• gastrointestinal bleeding

The risk is greater in people with a previous ulcer/bleeding history or those taking medicines such as anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs or corticosteroids.

9. Kidney and cardiovascular precautions

Diclofenac can affect kidney function and fluid balance.

Extra caution is appropriate in people with:

• kidney disease

• heart failure

• hypertension

• significant cardiovascular disease

• dehydration

Long-term or unnecessary NSAID use should be avoided.

10. Medicines to be careful with

Particular attention is needed if the patient is already taking:

• ibuprofen

• naproxen

• another diclofenac preparation

• aspirin for pain

• warfarin

• other anticoagulants

• clopidogrel/other antiplatelet medicines

• corticosteroids

• certain blood-pressure medicines

• diuretics

• other paracetamol-containing products

• sedatives or sleeping medicines

Do not routinely combine multiple NSAIDs

For example, taking DICLOTT-CP + ibuprofen + another diclofenac product can unnecessarily increase adverse effects.

11. Excipients

The tablet also contains inactive substances, generally referred to collectively as excipients q.s.

These are required for:

• tablet formation

• binding

• appropriate hardness

• disintegration

• lubrication

• stability

• coating and appearance

The photograph does not provide sufficiently clear information to establish the complete excipient list and individual quantities, so I would not invent those ingredients.

Complete active composition

DICLOTT-CP — per tablet

Diclofenac Potassium — 50 mg
Paracetamol — 325 mg
Chlorzoxazone — 250 mg
Excipients — q.s.

Total active ingredients:

50 + 325 + 250 = 625 mg per tablet

Therapeutic concept:

Diclofenac → reduces inflammation and pain
Paracetamol → adds analgesic/antipyretic effect
Chlorzoxazone → reduces muscle spasm

Overall: analgesic + anti-inflammatory + muscle-relaxant combination.

The blister shown also indicates a 10-tablet strip, with the photographed pack showing MRP ₹80 per 10 tablets, manufacturing date April 2026, and expiry March 2028.