Diclofenac sodium is used to treat:
Arthritis and orthopedics such as rheumatoid arthritis, acute gout and ankylosing spondylitis.
Back pain.
Muscle strain, joint sprain, sports injuries and fractures.
Conditions affecting the tendons, such as tendinitis.
Mild pain.
Do not take Diclofenac Sodium:
If you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
If you are allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including acetylsalicylic acid.
If you suffer, or have suffered in the past, from a stomach ulcer, peptic ulcer, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
If you have had stomach or intestinal problems after taking other NSAIDs.
If you have severe liver or kidney disease.
If you suffer from serious heart problems.
If you have had a stroke, heart attack or blood vessel problems.
If you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Warnings and precautions:
Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions, including:
If you have any stomach or intestinal disorders including ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
If you suffer from kidney or liver problems.
If you have a condition called porphyria.
If you suffer from any blood disorder or bleed easily.
If you suffer from high blood pressure.
If you have angina, blood clots, or high cholesterol levels.
If you suffer from heart problems.
If you suffer from diabetes.
If you smoke.
If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
This drug may increase your risk of developing heart and blood vessel problems.
Possible side effects:
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; Itch; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or speaking; Unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.
Serious side effects:
Sharp chest pain and shortness of breath
Sudden weakness and numbness, vision loss, difficulty speaking
Abdominal pain with dark stools
Allergic reactions
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor or hospital immediately.
other medicines and diclofenac sodium;
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, especially:
Other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
corticosteroids
Anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
diabetes drugs
diuretics (water pills)
lithium used for depression
Antibiotics
Heart and blood pressure medications
phenytoin
methotrexate
How to take diclofenac sodium:
Take this drug as directed by your doctor.
Take this drug with or immediately after a meal.
The usual dose is 25-50 mg two or three times daily.
For children over 1 year of age, the dose is 1-3 mg/kg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses.
How to store diclofenac sodium:
Store at room temperature below 77°F (25°C).
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.
