Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Misoprostol
Drug Class
Pain Management
Chemical Class
Phenyl acetic acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A02BB01, G02AD06
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and i...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenyl acetic acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenyl acetic acid. It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Diclofenac (Na) is 318.10. It is weakly alkaline drug and Its pKa is 4.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Deep IM
75 to 0 mg — 12 hourly
For maximum 2 days Continue with tabs if necessary. If needed frequency may increased to twice/day.
2
Adult · Ophthalmic
0.1 to 0 % — As recommended.
As Required.To be given as drops.
3
Adult · PO
25 to 75 mg — 12 hourly
Administer Orally after food. Frequency may be increased to 3 times if needed.
4
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take diclofenac exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the lowest
5
Child · Oral
0.25 to 0.75 mg/kg — 6 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Diclofenac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Diclofenac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults
You should not use diclofenac if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID
Important Warnings
You should not use diclofenac if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Diclofenac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke , especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Diclofenac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to diclofenac ( hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Stop using diclofenac and seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include skin rashfeverswollen glandsmuscle achessevere weaknessunusual bruisingor yellowing of your skin or eyes. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shouldersudden numbness or weakness on one side of the bodyslurred speech
Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor before using diclofenac if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: heart or blood pressure medication
including a diuretic or "water pill"
other forms of diclofenac ( Arthrotec
Flector
Pennsaid
Solaraze
Voltaren Gel )
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 4,772.7
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 477.27 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 4,772.7
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Misoprostol, and what they are not.You pay Rs 4,491 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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