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What is Diclofenac Potassium
DiclofenacThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryDiclofenac is a type of anti-inflammatory medication used to reduce pain and inflammation caused by a variety of conditions. It works by blocking enzymes that produce hormones that cause inflammation and pain. It is often used as a first-line treatment for acute and chronic pain, and is sometimes taken in combination with another drug to prevent stomach ulcers. Diclofenac was first approved by the FDA in 1988 and is sold under the brand name Voltaren.
Voltarenis the brand name
Diclofenac Potassium Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Voltaren
Diclofenac
1988
767
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Diclofenac, also called Voltaren, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses including Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Osteoarthritis (OA) .Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Used to treat Osteoarthritis of the Knee in combination with Capsaicin
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Used to treat Osteoarthritis (OA) in combination with Misoprostol
develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
Used to treat develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers in combination with Misoprostol
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cataract Surgery
Postoperative Inflammatory Response
Chronic Pain
Helps manage Pain
Effectiveness
How Diclofenac Potassium Affects PatientsDiclofenac is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. However, it can also increase the chances of developing a stomach ulcer because it reduces the amount of protective mucus in the stomach.
How Diclofenac Potassium works in the bodyDiclofenac works by blocking the enzymes responsible for producing prostaglandin molecules. These molecules are responsible for pain and inflammation, so when they are blocked, the pain and inflammation is reduced. Diclofenac also reduces sensitivity to heat and other stimuli, as well as preventing white blood cells from flowing to sites of inflammation. It also reduces the activity of NF-Kappa B, a contributor to cancer, and stops tumor suppressor proteins from leaving the cell. Finally, it stops the activity of neurons in the hypothalamus that create a fever. All of these effects work together to reduce pain and inflammation caused
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested measure of Diclofenac Potassium is contingent upon the determined circumstance, such as Joint Pain, Postoperative Inflammatory Response and Osteoarthritis (OA). The volume of dosage can be found in the table presented below, depending on the mode of administration (e.g. Cream; Kit; Solution or Kit; Oil; Solution / drops).Condition
Dosage
Administration
Fever
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Acute Coryza
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Joint Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Ankylosing Spondylitis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Muscle Strain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Wounds, Nonpenetrating
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
argon laser trabeculoplasty
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Musculoskeletal System
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Inflammation
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Contusions
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Photophobia
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Muscle Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Inflammation
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Catarrh
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Chronic Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pericarditis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Warnings
Diclofenac Potassium ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Heart failure
Do Not Combine
Crohn's Disease
Do Not Combine
recent history of anal bleeding
Do Not Combine
Bleeding Disorders
Do Not Combine
Gastritis
Do Not Combine
inflammatory lesions of the Rectum
Do Not Combine
active Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
active Gastrointestinal Perforation
Do Not Combine
Duodenal Ulcer
Do Not Combine
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Do Not Combine
Severe Hepatic Impairment
Do Not Combine
Ulcerative Colitis
Do Not Combine
active liver disease
Do Not Combine
cerebrovascular hemorrhage
Do Not Combine
Third trimester of pregnancy
Do Not Combine
Hematochezia
Do Not Combine
Kidney Failure
Do Not Combine
Kidney Failure
Do Not Combine
Anus
Do Not Combine
Ulcer
Do Not Combine
damaged skin
Do Not Combine
Gastric ulcer
Do Not Combine
Peptic Ulcer
Do Not Combine
Hyperkalemia
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Diclofenac may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Diclofenac Potassium Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Brigatinib
Major
The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Cyclophosphamide
Major
The metabolism of Cyclophosphamide can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Enasidenib
Major
The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Erlotinib
Major
The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Diclofenac Potassium Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on Voltaren can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain, and bleeding from the digestive tract. In rare cases, patients may experience high blood pressure, kidney damage or failure, hypoventilation, or coma. Treatments for Voltaren overdose include inducing vomiting and activated charcoal, as long as the overdose occurred within the last 4 hours.
Diclofenac Potassium Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Diclofenac Potassium?
Currently, 491 active clinical trials are assessing the capacity of Diclofenac Potassium to mitigate Inflammation, enhance Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty and assuage Osteoarthritis of the Knee.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Joints
0 Actively Recruiting
Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea)
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Chronic Pain
173 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Arthritis
0 Actively Recruiting
Inflammation
169 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4
strabismus surgery
0 Actively Recruiting
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
106 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Muscle Strain
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Primary Dysmenorrhoea
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable
Joint Pain
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Osteoarthritis of the Hands
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
perioperative miosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
radial keratotomy
0 Actively Recruiting
Musculoskeletal System
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Collagen Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
0 Actively Recruiting
Actinic Keratosis
11 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1
Juvenile arthritis
14 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Not Applicable
Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
Diclofenac Potassium Reviews: What are patients saying about Diclofenac Potassium?
5Patient Review
3/19/2014 I was able to get back to my normal routine within just a few days of starting this medication. Not only that, but it didn't bother my stomach like other medications have in the past.
5Patient Review
7/17/2014 This medicine was really effective in treating my lower back pain. I would have continued to take it if it weren't for the fact that it's an NSAID, and I can't take those anymore because of stomach problems.
5Patient Review
5/27/2014 This medication was a godsend after I broke two ribs. It allowed me to function normally while it was working, and the pain was unbearable when it began to wear off.
5Patient Review
12/25/2015 I was experiencing pain in my left heel and took ibuprofen 400mg and allopurinol 100mg for more than two weeks without any relief. I started taking diclofenac potassium oral 100mg and parastaimal 500mg daily, and within two days the pain was gone.
5Patient Review
9/9/2015 This medication was a godsend for my chronic pain. I felt great within a few days and was able to move around without stiffness or pain. However, now that I'm out of my prescription, the pain has come back full force and I am miserable once again.
5Patient Review
8/29/2015 The pain relief I experienced from this medication was nothing short of miraculous.
5Patient Review
5/24/2021 This medication is a great rescue for migraines. It takes away about 75% of the pain, which makes it much easier to get through the day. I also haven't had any problems with taking it on an empty stomach.
5Patient Review
1/12/2016 I'm so glad I found this drug! It's been a huge help. However, I still need to take my norco.
5Patient Review
9/19/2016 This provided immediate relief, which was great.
5Patient Review
5/26/2019 I really appreciate this medication. It's helped me a lot.
5Patient Review
7/4/2014 This medication was very effective in managing my pain during menstruation.
4.3Patient Review
3/31/2014 This treatment helped with my muscle pain.
3.3Patient Review
2/3/2014 The IT Band is a common source of pain for many people.
3Patient Review
9/10/2017 It's really tough on my stomach, and the cost is outrageous.
2.7Patient Review
7/11/2014 I've gone from being really cold (shivering, cold hands and feet) to being excessively hot over the entire portion of my body. Its fore an inflamed tail bone which turned red and feels like a bruise someone his constantly touching.
2Patient Review
8/15/2014 I was hospitalized after taking just five pills of this medication. I couldn't respond to the doctor's questions. He said that this medicine caused me a lot of harm and pain. I'm still suffering and now have to use a walker, which is something new for me.
2Patient Review
1/4/2015 I took this medication for approximately six weeks to treat inflammation in my shoulder joints. Unfortunately, the side effects were really terrible - I was constantly moody and got my period all the time. I would not recommend this medication for women of child-bearing age. My doctor didn't mention any of these potential side effects, so I had to figure it out on my own!
1.7Patient Review
6/30/2016 I have fibro, RA, and migraines. They took my old medication away and replaced it with this one. I feel like I'm constantly hungover and all I want to do is sleep. When I called my doctor about it, they said it wasn't the medication. Hello? If it's not the medication, then what is it? Ginger tea isn't cutting it.
1.7Patient Review
9/13/2017 I was given this medication for lower back pain, but I am now experiencing stomach pain. This is not an ideal situation, so I will have to speak with my doctor about finding a different treatment option.
Patient Q&A Section about diclofenac potassium
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is diclofenac potassium used for?
"This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
This medication is used to relieve various kinds of pain and swelling, including muscle aches, backaches, dental pain, menstrual cramps, and sports injuries. It also helps reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis."
Answered by AI
What are the dangers of taking diclofenac?
"NSAIDs such as diclofenac can cause painful ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the stomach or intestine. These problems can develop at any time during treatment and sometimes without any warning symptoms. In rare cases, they can even be fatal."
Answered by AI
Is diclofenac potassium a painkiller?
"If you need to take an NSAID for a long period of time, your doctor or pharmacist may recommend ibuprofen or naproxen instead of diclofenac. This is because diclofenac is more likely to cause heart problems."
Answered by AI