Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Diclofenac Sodium
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory And Antirheumatic Products
What is Diclosave?
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
IV Infusion maximum 150 mg in 24 hours, must not be given by IV bolus injection. By IV infusion diluted with 0.9% saline or 5% dextrose infusion solution
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
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
With intravenous use: Dehydration, history of asthma, history of confirmed or suspected cerebrovascular bleeding, history of haemorrhagic diathesis, hypovolaemia, operations with high risk of haemorrhage
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
Salicylates
methotrexate
lithium
digoxin
diu-retics
cyclosporin
anticoagulants
oral hypoglycaemics
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Contraindicated or not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 120.25
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 5 · approved 13 Jan, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 5Rs 120.25
Should you consider an alternative?
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Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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Rs 97.2Rs 9.72/unit
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20g
Rs 190Rs 190/unit
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50mg
Rs 118.79 ceiling
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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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