Diclofenac
Information about Diclofenac
Diclofenac Uses
Diclofenac is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, or painful menses.
How Diclofenac works
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects of Diclofenac
Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Flatulence, Constipation, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal ulcer, Rash, Application site irritation, Injection site pain
Available Medicine for Diclofenac
VoveranDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹4 to ₹29212 variant(s)
OxalginZydus Cadila
₹15 to ₹3143 variant(s)
DilonaMapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹5 to ₹1435 variant(s)
DiclotalBlue Cross Laboratories Ltd
₹5 to ₹647 variant(s)
Diclotal AQBlue Cross Laboratories Ltd
₹231 variant(s)
GudgesicMankind Pharma Ltd
₹36 to ₹1503 variant(s)
Dynatroy AQTroikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹301 variant(s)
DicloranLekar Pharma Ltd
₹5 to ₹2007 variant(s)
RelaxylFranco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹16 to ₹964 variant(s)
Esgipyrin DSAbbott
₹51 variant(s)
Expert advice for Diclofenac
- You have been prescribed Diclofenac 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 Diclofenac 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.