DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Overview

DICLOFENAC SODIUM is a Schedule H drug.
Diclofenac Sodium is an anti-inflammatory painkiller. This non-steroidal drug is used to alleviate symptoms of arthritis such as inflammation, pain, fever and swollen joints. It is used in the treatment of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylosis and severe menstrual pain. Diclofenac Sodium works by obstructing the production of cyclooxygenase, which synthesizes the compound called prostaglandin. This compound is responsible for symptoms of arthritis such as pain, swelling and inflammation. .

Usage

DICLOFENAC SODIUM is generally used to treat: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Menstrual Cramp, Pain
DICLOFENAC SODIUM can address symptoms like: Fever, Knees Joint Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

DICLOFENAC SODIUM is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

  • Pregnant women, women trying to conceive, smokers and alcoholics should avoid taking Diclofenac Sodium, since it can have harmful effects.
  • Avoid taking aspirin or other NSAIDs while you are taking this medicine.
  • If you use diclofenac long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
  • Take Diclofenac sodium on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet or delayed-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
  • Dissolve diclofenac sodium powder in to 2 ounces of water. Do not use any other type of liquid. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away. It works best if you take it on an empty stomach.
  • It is not known whether diclofenac passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
  • Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft).

Symptoms of Overdosage

DICLOFENAC SODIUM over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Drowsiness, Difficulty Breathing, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

DICLOFENAC SODIUM : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Indigestion, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Abdomen Burn, Abdomen Pain, Belching, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Constipation, Loose Motion, Dizziness, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Pale Skin, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Weight Loss (unintentional)

Disease Interactions

DICLOFENAC SODIUM can interfere with: Asthma, Congestive Heart Disease, Urine Retention, Hypertension, Peptic Ulcer, Duodenitis, Intestinal Perforation, Alcoholism, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Dermatitis, Acute Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Acute Liver Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Heart Disease, Porphyria, Anemia, Hyperkalemia, Thrombocytopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Vitamin K Deficiency

Technical Classification

DICLOFENAC SODIUM is categorized as: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DICLOFENAC SODIUM as Ingredient

AEROTEC TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
ASLERA-D TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10 MG
BIOFLEX GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/V, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1 %W/V, LINSEED OIL 0.3 %W/V
CANNACT TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 1 MG
DICLOMAX TAB 25MGDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
DICLONAC EC-TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
DICLOX S TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10 MG
DIVON EC-TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
DIVON PLUS TABPARACETAMOL 325 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
DOLOWALK TABPARACETAMOL 500 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
DURAPAIN TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 75 MG, TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE 50 MG
DYNAPAR AQ INJDICLOFENAC SODIUM 25 MG
DYNAPAR INJDICLOFENAC SODIUM 25 MG
DYNAPAR L.D CAPPARACETAMOL 325 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 25 MG
DYNAPAR-AQ AMP 25MGDICLOFENAC SODIUM 25 MG
DYNAPAR-AQ AMP 75MG X 1MLDICLOFENAC SODIUM 75 MG
EMANZEN-D FC-TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10 MG
ENZOFLAM TABPARACETAMOL 500 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 15 MG
FENAPLUS-MR TABCHLORZOXAZONE 500 MG, PARACETAMOL 500 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
IBUGESIC PLUS-NF TABPARACETAMOL 500 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
INFLAM GELDICLOFENAC SODIUM
JONAC 100MG SUPPDICLOFENAC SODIUM 100 MG
JONAC 12.5MG SUPPDICLOFENAC SODIUM 12.5 MG
JUSGO SPYMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1.16 %W/W, BENZYL ALCOHOL 1 %W/V
JUSTIN 12.5MG SUPPDICLOFENAC SODIUM 12.5 MG
JUSTIN 25MG SUPPDICLOFENAC SODIUM 25 MG
JUSTIN INJDICLOFENAC SODIUM 25 MG
LABOGESIC MR TABPARACETAMOL 325 MG, CHLORZOXAZONE 250 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
LYSER D GELDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10 MG
MAGADOL TABPARACETAMOL 500 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
MAHAGESIC MR 4MG CAPDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, THIOCOLCHICOSIDE 4 MG
MIFENAC TABMISOPROSTOL 100 MCG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
MINIDOLO TABPARACETAMOL 500 MG, CHLORZOXAZONE 250 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 100 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
MISONAC TABMISOPROSTOL 100 MCG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
MISONAC-SR TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 100 MG, MISOPROSTOL 100 MCG
MOBISWIFT-D TABMETAXALONE 400 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
MOVEX-SP TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
NAC 75MG TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 75 MG
NANOFAST GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 15 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, ALCOHOL 5 %V/V, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1 %W/W
NOBEL SPAS INJ AMPDICLOFENAC SODIUM 75 MG, PITOFENONE HYDROCHLORIDE 3.99 MG, FENPIVERINIUM BROMIDE 0.04 MG
OXALGIN-D INJDICLOFENAC SODIUM 25 MG
SERLIK TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10 MG
SPASMO-PROXYVON FORTE AMPDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20 MG
SUPAMOVE CRMMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1 %W/W, CAPSAICIN 0.025 %W/W
SYNOVIAL TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
THIOACT-D 4MG CAPDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, THIOCOLCHICOSIDE 4 MG
THIOQUEST-DP 4MG CAPPARACETAMOL 325 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, THIOCOLCHICOSIDE 4 MG
TOLIFAST D TABTOLPERISONE HYDROCHLORIDE 150 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
TRIDOLO TABPARACETAMOL 500 MG, CHLORZOXAZONE 500 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG
VERNAC GELMETHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, LINSEED OIL 3 %W/W, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1 %W/W
ZENASE-D TABDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10 MG
ZOFLAM TABPARACETAMOL 325 MG, CHLORZOXAZONE 250 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG