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Approx. Price (India):

FormPrice Range
Tablets (15’s)₹35 – ₹70
Injection₹25 – ₹35
Gel (30 g)₹90 – ₹120

What is Diclofenac?

Diclofenac is a pain-relief and anti-inflammatory medicine that belongs to a group of drugs called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs).It helps to reduce pain, swelling (inflammation), and fever by blocking certain natural substances in your body (called prostaglandins) that cause these symptoms.

How It Works

Diclofenac works by blocking COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes in your body. These enzymes make prostaglandins, which cause pain, swelling, and fever. When Diclofenac stops these enzymes, pain and inflammation go down.

Available Forms

  • Tablets (e.g., Voveran 50 mg, 100 mg SR)

  • Injections (Diclofenac 75 mg/mL)

  • Gels (Diclofenac Diethylamine 1.16% w/w)

  • Eye Drops (Diclofenac Sodium 0.1%)

  • Suppositories (for rectal use)

Uses

Diclofenac is used to relieve:

    • Joint pain and stiffness (arthritis, spondylitis)

    • Muscle pain, sprains, back pain

    • Toothache

    • Menstrual cramps

    • Post-surgery pain

    • Migraine attacks (Diclofenac Potassium form)

Side Effects

Common:

  • Acidity, stomach pain, nausea

  • Dizziness or headache

Serious (rare):

    • Stomach ulcers or bleeding

    • Liver or kidney problems

    • Increased heart risk (long-term use)

Precautions

  • Take after food to avoid stomach irritation

  • Avoid with alcohol or other painkillers (NSAIDs)

  • Not recommended during pregnancy (3rd trimester)

  • Use only under doctor supervision