Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Diclofenac Sodium
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory And Antirheumatic Products
Chemical Class
Phenyl acetic acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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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
Active peptic ulcer, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy, women planning pregnancy
Important Warnings
History of GIlesions, renal, hepatic or cardiac impair-ment, cerebrovascular coronary or peripheral disease, premenopausal women should use effective contraception
Monitor patients on long-term treatment
Side Effects
Menorrhagiaintermenstrual bleedingskin reactionsheadachedizzinessoedemadepressiondiarrhoeadrowsinessfluid retentionGI disturbanceshaematuriaheadachehearing disturbanceshypersensitivity reactions
Drug Interactions
Salicylates
methotrexate
lithium
digoxin
diuretics
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 324.1
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 32.41 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 324.1
ServaidRs 320
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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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