Diclofenac Tablets
Diclofenac tablets for joint pain and arthritis. They block the enzymes that create inflammation.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Diclofenac
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
A generic with the stated active ingredient and strength. The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
Supply requirements for Diclofenac Tablets depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Diclofenac Tablets details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Primary Dysmenorrhoea
- Alternative names
- voltaren
- Therapeutic class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Known off-label uses
- migraine
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; headache; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Warfarin; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
active peptic ulcer disease; recent coronary bypass graft surgery; history of aspirin-induced asthma
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal perforation, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Diclofenac tablets for joint pain and arthritis. They block the enzymes that create inflammation.
Mechanism of action
Non-selectively blocks cyclooxygenase-1 and 2 enzymes, halting prostaglandin synthesis inside inflamed tissue structures.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in late pregnancy due to potential fetal renal and cardiac injury. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Diclofenac Tablets is a generic, listed by its active ingredient, Diclofenac.
- The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry details.