Vovenac Injection

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Last updated on 10 Apr 2026 | 10:20 AM (IST)

Vovenac Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat various types of 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.

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Product introduction

Vovenac Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke. 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, vomiting, headache, 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.

Uses of Vovenac Injection

Pain relief

Benefits of Vovenac Injection

Pain relief
Vovenac Injection 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 Vovenac Injection

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 Vovenac

Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Dyspepsia
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal ulcer
Rash
Application site irritation
Injection site pain
Diarrhea
Headache
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Flatulence
Vomiting
Abdominal pain

How to use Vovenac Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Vovenac Injection works

Vovenac Injection 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 Vovenac Injection to relieve pain and inflammation.
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 Vovenac Injection as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vovenac Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vovenac Injection 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

UNSAFE

Vovenac Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vovenac Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vovenac Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Vovenac Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Vovenac 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

How should Vovenac Injection be administered?

Vovenac Injection should only be given by a healthcare professional. It can be given deep into the muscle (intramuscularly), preferably in the buttock, under the skin (subcutaneously), or directly into a vein (intravenously) as a bolus and not as an infusion. The dose should not exceed the prescribed quantity and injection should not be given for more than 2 days.

What is the most important information I need to know about Vovenac Injection?

It is important to know that Vovenac Injection may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The risk is higher if you take higher doses and have used the medicine for a long time. Additionally, Vovenac Injection may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in your stomach and intestine. If you experience any such problems, consult your doctor immediately.

Is Vovenac Injection a good painkiller?

Vovenac 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.

Can Vovenac Injection hurt your kidneys?

Long-term use and high doses of Vovenac 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 dehydrated people, individuals with heart failure, impaired kidney function, hypertension, and the elderly. Hence, for such patients kidney function monitoring is recommended.

Is Vovenac Injection a good painkiller?

Vovenac 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.

Is Vovenac Injection a narcotic?

No, Vovenac Injection is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.

Does Vovenac Injection get you high?

No, Vovenac 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.

Can Vovenac Injection damage your kidneys?

Long-term use and high doses of Vovenac 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.

Does Vovenac Injection make you drowsy?

Vovenac 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.

What is the most important information I need to know about Vovenac Injection?

It is important to know that Vovenac 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 Vovenac 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.

Can Vovenac Injection be taken during pregnancy?

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

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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. Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland: Flynn Pharma Ltd.; 2017. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Diclofenac [Prescribing Information]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira, Inc.; 2014. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2024] (online) Available from:
Diclofenac Sodium. Lagos, Nigeria: Chupet Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.; 2021.

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General Information

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Product introduction

Uses of Vovenac Injection

Benefits of Vovenac Injection

Side effects of Vovenac Injection

How to use Vovenac Injection

How Vovenac Injection works

All substitutes for Vovenac Injection

Powerflam Injection

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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

How should Vovenac Injection be administered?

What is the most important information I need to know about Vovenac Injection?

Is Vovenac Injection a good painkiller?

Can Vovenac Injection hurt your kidneys?

Is Vovenac Injection a good painkiller?

Is Vovenac Injection a narcotic?

Does Vovenac Injection get you high?

Can Vovenac Injection damage your kidneys?

Does Vovenac Injection make you drowsy?

What is the most important information I need to know about Vovenac Injection?

Can Vovenac Injection be taken during pregnancy?

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