Diclofenac Sodium

Diclofenac sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug from the group of phenylacetic acid derivatives.

Producing countries: Yugoslavia, India, Russia, Latvia.

Manufacturers: ICN Galenika (Yugoslavia), Amoli Organics (India), Moskhimfarmpreparaty im. ON THE. Semashko (Russia), Olainfarm Olainsky Chemical Plant (Latvia), Yumedica Laboratories Pvt Ltd (India).

International name: Diclofenac.

Synonyms: Allovoran, Almiral, Apo-Diklo, Betaren, Bioran, Voltaren, etc.

Dosage forms: tablets, capsules, injection solutions, gel and cream for external use.

Ingredients: diclofenac sodium as active ingredient.

Indications for use: inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the joints, pain syndrome of various origins, incl. migraine, trauma, inflammatory eye diseases.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, bronchial asthma, blood clotting disorders, children under 6 years of age.

Side effects: dyspepsia, headache, allergic reactions.

Interactions: enhances the effect of anticoagulants, reduces the effect of diuretics. Use with caution with other NSAIDs.

Overdose: symptomatic treatment is required.

Special instructions: take orally 30 minutes before meals, monitor liver function and hematopoiesis during long-term use.

Contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Use with caution in elderly patients.