Diclofenac Tablets are a medicine that belongs to the group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They are widely used for pain relief, inflammation, and swelling.

Here are the key details:

• Composition: Each tablet contains Diclofenac sodium or Diclofenac potassium as the active ingredient, available in strengths like 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg (sustained release).

• Dosage Form: Oral tablets, sometimes immediate-release or sustained-release (SR).

• Mode of Action: Diclofenac works by blocking the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2), which reduces the production of prostaglandins (chemicals responsible for pain, fever, and inflammation).

• Uses:

  • Relief of mild to moderate pain (such as dental pain, musculoskeletal pain, and post-surgical pain).

  • Treatment of inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout.

  • Management of menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea).

• Treatment Goal: To reduce pain, stiffness, swelling, and improve mobility in painful inflammatory conditions.

• Side Effects:

  • Common: stomach upset, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, headache, dizziness.

  • Serious: stomach ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney problems, liver issues, high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack or stroke with long-term/high-dose use.

• Precautions:

  • Should be taken with food or milk to reduce stomach irritation.

  • Not recommended in people with active ulcers, severe heart disease, kidney or liver disease.

  • Caution in long-term use, especially in elderly patients.

  • Should be avoided during late pregnancy as it may affect the baby’s heart and circulation.

👉 Diclofenac is effective for pain relief but must be used carefully due to its potential gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks.