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Diclofenac (100mg)

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Ark 100mg Tablet SR 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 commonly used in back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, sprains, and spasms.

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Diclofenac (100mg)

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Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Ark 100mg Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, flatulence, decreased appetite, headache, and dizziness. Your doctor may also 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.

Ark 100mg Tablet SR should be used with precaution in patients with asthma and cardiovascular bleeding. This medicine is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

Uses of Ark Tablet SR

Pain relief

Benefits of Ark Tablet SR

Pain relief
Ark 100mg Tablet SR belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Ark Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ark

Diarrhea
Flatulence
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Dyspepsia
Decreased appetite
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Vertigo
Gastrointestinal ulcer
Increased transaminase level in blood
Rash
Application site irritation
Injection site pain

How to use Ark Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ark 100mg Tablet SR should be taken with or after food.

How Ark Tablet SR works

Ark 100mg Tablet SR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Ark 100mg Tablet SR to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ark 100mg Tablet SR as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ark 100mg Tablet SR

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ark 100mg Tablet SR is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ark 100mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ark 100mg Tablet SR may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Ark 100mg Tablet SR may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ark 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Ark 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Ark with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Fondaparinux (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.

Severe

Heparin (Injection Route)

Do not consume Diclofenac with Heparin. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Diclofenac may increase the effect of Heparin.

Severe

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ark 100mg Tablet SR a good painkiller?

Ark 100mg Tablet SR 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.

Is Ark 100mg Tablet SR a narcotic?

No, Ark 100mg Tablet SR is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.

Does Ark 100mg Tablet SR get you high?

No, Ark 100mg Tablet SR 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.

Can Ark 100mg Tablet SR damage your kidneys?

Long-term use and high doses of Ark 100mg Tablet SR 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.

Does Ark 100mg Tablet SR make you drowsy?

Ark 100mg Tablet SR 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.

What is the most important information I need to know about Ark 100mg Tablet SR?

It is important to know that Ark 100mg Tablet SR 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 Ark 100mg Tablet SR 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.

Can Ark 100mg Tablet SR be taken during pregnancy?

You should not take Ark 100mg Tablet SR during the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on your baby. Use of Ark 100mg Tablet SR can also lead to reduced labor (premature delivery). Hence, it is advised to avoid using Ark 100mg Tablet SR during the first 6 months of pregnancy also. In some cases, Ark 100mg Tablet SR 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.

Is Ark 100mg Tablet SR a good painkiller?

Is Ark 100mg Tablet SR a narcotic?

No, Ark 100mg Tablet SR is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.

Does Ark 100mg Tablet SR get you high?

Can Ark 100mg Tablet SR damage your kidneys?

Does Ark 100mg Tablet SR make you drowsy?

What is the most important information I need to know about Ark 100mg Tablet SR?

Can Ark 100mg Tablet SR be taken during pregnancy?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dichlorobenzenes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (acetic acid)

References

Furst DE, Ulrich RW, Varkey-Altamirano C. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs, Nonopioids Analgesics, & Drugs Used in Gout. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 626.
Grosser T, Smyth E, FitzGerald GA. Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 986-87.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 295-97.
Diclofenac. Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia: Iroko Pharmaceuticals; 1998 [revised Oct. 2013]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Diclofenac sodium [Prescribing Information]. East Hanover, NJ: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2021. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2024] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: III Floor SIDCO Garment Complex, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ark 100mg Tablet SR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Ark Tablet SR

Benefits of Ark Tablet SR

Side effects of Ark Tablet SR

How to use Ark Tablet SR

How Ark Tablet SR works

All substitutes for Ark 100mg Tablet SR

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Fondaparinux (Injection Route)

Heparin (Injection Route)

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ark 100mg Tablet SR a good painkiller?

Is Ark 100mg Tablet SR a narcotic?

Does Ark 100mg Tablet SR get you high?

Can Ark 100mg Tablet SR damage your kidneys?

Does Ark 100mg Tablet SR make you drowsy?

What is the most important information I need to know about Ark 100mg Tablet SR?

Can Ark 100mg Tablet SR be taken during pregnancy?

Is Ark 100mg Tablet SR a good painkiller?

Is Ark 100mg Tablet SR a narcotic?

Does Ark 100mg Tablet SR get you high?

Can Ark 100mg Tablet SR damage your kidneys?

Does Ark 100mg Tablet SR make you drowsy?

What is the most important information I need to know about Ark 100mg Tablet SR?

Can Ark 100mg Tablet SR be taken during pregnancy?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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