Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Diclofenac
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory And Antirheumatic Products
Chemical Class
Phenylacetic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is CATAFEN?
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
Phenylacetic 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 Phenylacetic 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 (K) is 334.24.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
50 mg — 8 hourly
2
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
3
Child · Oral
0.166 to 0.666 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
Active or recurrent GI bleeding or ulceration, cerebrovascular disease, history of GI bleeding or GI perforation related to previous NSAID therapy, history of recurrent GI haemorrhage, ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, moderate to severe renal impairment, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy
Important Warnings
Renal, hepatic or cardiac impairment
GI disease, allergic disorders, avoid in acute porphyrias, coagulation defects, connective-tissue disorders, Crohns disease (may be exacerbated), elderly, oedema, risk factors for cardiovascular events, ulcerative colitis (may be exacerbated)
Side Effects
Angioedemablood disordersbronchospasmcolitisCrohns diseasedepressiondiarrhoeadizzinessdrowsinessfluid retentionGI bleeding and ulcerationGI disturbanceshaematuriaheadachehearing disturbances
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
antidiabetics
diuretics.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Contraindicated or not recommended.
Storage
Inj, Tab, Eye Drops Store at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 182.4
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 20 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 9.12 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 20Rs 182.4
Should you consider an alternative?
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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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