DICLOFENAC

Introduction

Diclofenac 50 mg is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine and available in the market only on prescription.

It is used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and moderate to severe pain.

It is a combination medicine that can be used alone or with other medications. It is safe for children with less than 60 kg (132 lbs).

Diclofenac Generic Name: DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Diclofenac Brand Name: Voltaren

Diclofenac vs. Ibuprofen: Diclofenac needs a prescription by your healthcare provider and is considered a more potent NSAID than ibuprofen. For arthritis, diclofenac is usually dosed as 25 to 50 mg up to a daily dose of 150 mg.

Ibuprofen is prescribed at higher doses of 800 mg up to a daily dose of 3200 mg

Uses

Diclofenac 50 mg tablet uses helps treat arthritis and symptoms related to it. The medicine intake reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints with some arthritis symptoms.

As Diclofenac 50 mg is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), it is important to consult the doctor before starting this medicine.

How to use Diclofenac 50 mg

Read the instructions given on the backside of the medication or ask your queries for your doctor. This medicine comes in tablet and liquid form.

Take the tablet by mouth once daily with a full glass of water.

Remember not to lie down for at least 10 minutes after consuming this drug. In case of the liquid form of this medication, shake the bottle properly before each dose.

Measure the amount of dosage with the measuring device.

This medicine also comes in disintegrating tablet form. So, never remove the tablet from the packaging until it is time to take the pill.

Just peel the foil before taking medicine and remove the tablet.

Place the tablet on your tongue and allow it to dissolve. As it gets dissolved, swallow it with a liquid.

Diclofenaco para que sirve: In case you are suffering from stomach-related problems while having this medication, then take it with food, milk, or an antacid.

Diclofenac 50 mg comes in different forms like tablets, capsules, liquid, and disintegrating tablets. Never switch between different forms without having a consultation with your doctor.

Use this medication daily or as prescribed for the best results. Follow the guidelines given by the doctor.

Side effects

Side effects of Diclofenac 50 mg are:

• indigestion or upset stomach
• nausea
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• a rise in blood pressure

This medication might raise the blood pressure, so keep a check on blood pressure, and if it gets too high, then consult the doctor. Some serious side effects are associated with this medication are:

• Severe headache
• Mood changes
• Kidney problems
• Sudden weight gain
• Stiff neck

Along with serious side effects, some rare side effects can also be fatal for life. If you experienced any of these, then seek emergency help.

• Liver disease
• Dark urine
• Persistent vomiting
• Skin rashes
• Eye irritation
• Trouble breathing
• Abdominal pain
• Severe dizziness

Precautions

It is important to tell your doctor about your medical history and allergic reactions.

This medication contains some active ingredients that may react with some other medications. Before taking it, consult your doctor.

One of the side effects of this medication is dizziness. So, avoid taking alcohol or marijuana with this medication, as it can make you dizzier. Also, it can cause stomach bleeding if taken on alcohol.

This medication can cause sunburn and skin blisters if exposed more to the sun.

Avoid sun time or apply sunscreen cream. This medicine harms the unborn baby so avoid pregnancy while having this medicine.

Do not breastfeed the baby as this medicine passes into breast milk.

Interactions

Diclofenac 50 mg can never be mixed with insulin as it can increase the risk of heart problems.

This medicine also interacts with over-the-counter medicines like vitamins and herbal products.

Interactions or warnings mean that a drug mixed with any other drug causing serious side effects. It also interacts with other drugs or herbal products, causing side effects or making it less effective.

Before starting this medicine, tell your doctor if you are taking any other product or medicine. This medicine also affects some lab tests, so before going for any test, make sure to tell the lab technician about this drug.

Never start or stop any medicine by your own choice, as it can cause serious side effects that can be fatal sometimes.

Products that interact with this drug are aliskiren, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, cidofovir, lithium, methotrexate, water pills.

Overdose

Overdose of Diclofenac 50 mg can be fatal. Try to take medicine according to the given prescription and at the same time daily. If you miss any dose, then never make up for the missed dose by taking it double.

In case of overdose, immediately rush to the nearby hospital or seek emergency help.

Storage

Store Diclofenac 50 mg in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Please keep it away from children and never share your medicine with anybody else.

Swallow the tablet as a whole, don’t break it in halves. This medicine is easily available in online and offline markets with the prescription, and you can buy them through any platform.