Diclofenac 100mg SR Tablets

Product Introduction

Diclofenac 100mg SR Tablets provide sustained-release treatment for inflammatory pain, swelling and stiffness in arthritis and selected musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, sprains and strains.

How to use

Take the sustained-release tablet with or just after food and swallow it whole. Do not crush or chew it. Avoid combining it with ibuprofen, naproxen or another diclofenac product, because duplicated NSAID exposure increases stomach, kidney and cardiovascular risks.

How it works

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

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. Tell your doctor about 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. Avoid NSAIDs from 20 weeks of pregnancy unless specifically necessary under obstetric supervision, and avoid them from 30 weeks because of fetal kidney and heart risks.