Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Diclofenac Sodium
Drug Class
Mydriatics And Cycloplegics
Chemical Class
Phenyl acetic acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is DICNY?
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
Herpes simplex keratitis, patients with a history of hypersensitivity to aspirin or any other NSAID
Important Warnings
Acute eye infections
Side Effects
Ocular irritationocular itchingtransient stinging.
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 )
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 308.07
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 20 · approved 21 Oct, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Diclofenac Sodium, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
LUKIN
75MG
Rs 26.6Rs 26.6/unit
HORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Beflam
75mg
Rs 66.4Rs 6.64/unit
BATALA PHARMACEUTICALS
Difsomeyeeye
5ml
Rs 74.75
No DRAP alertsVega Nutraceutecal
Sofac
50mg
Rs 78.9Rs 7.89/unit
SAFFRON PHARMACEUTICAL COMP
Phlogintopical
Rs 80
Brookes Pharmaceutical Labs (Pvt) Ltd.
Sofactopical
Rs 80.76
SAFFRON PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
Mobikare Dr
75Mg
Rs 83.15Rs 16.63/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Oclonac Eye
5ml
Rs 91.11Rs 91.11/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
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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