Diclofenac 100mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Diclofenac 100mg is an oral NSAID used for pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, back or neck pain, sprains, strains, and acute musculoskeletal injury for diclofenac treatment. Sustained-release forms are designed to release medicine gradually and should usually be swallowed whole. Diclofenac reduces prostaglandins, which lowers pain, swelling, and stiffness but also explains important safety risks.

How to use

Take Diclofenac 100mg as prescribed, preferably with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Swallow sustained-release tablets whole. Do not combine with other NSAIDs unless advised, and use the lowest effective dose for the shortest suitable duration.

How it works

Diclofenac inhibits COX enzymes, reducing prostaglandin formation. This decreases pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammatory signalling.

Common side effects

Possible effects include indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, gas, dizziness, headache, rash, swelling, and raised blood pressure. Serious warning signs include black stools, vomiting blood, chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe wheeze, jaundice, reduced urine, severe rash, or facial swelling.

Important information

Avoid duplicate NSAIDs. Review use in ulcer history, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, kidney/liver disease, asthma, pregnancy, breastfeeding, anticoagulants, antiplatelets, steroids, SSRIs/SNRIs, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, diuretics, lithium, and methotrexate.