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Diclofenac sodium

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Injection · Tablet75 mg · 50 mg · 100 mg1464 brands · 1042 makers
Diclofenac sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s). Diclofenac sodium is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care.
Generic namediclofenac sodium
Therapeutic classMedicines for Pain and Palliative Care > 2.1 Non-opioid analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (complementary list)
Form & strength (NLEM)Injection:75 mg/ ml; Tablet: 50 mg, 100 mg
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Diclofenac sodium topical solution is indicated for the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Diclofenac sodium. Full label: DailyMed.

Diclofenac sodium topical solution is indicated for the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Diclofenac sodium. Full label: DailyMed.

Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. The recommended dose is 2 pump actuations on each painful knee, 2 times a day. Apply diclofenac sodium topical solution, to clean, dry skin.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Diclofenac sodium topical solution is contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to diclofenac or any components of the drug product History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, sometimes fatal, anaphylactic reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients In the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery Known hypersensitivity to diclofenac or any components of the drug product.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Hepatotoxicity: Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events GI Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation Hepatotoxicity Hypertension Heart Failure and Edema Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia Anaphylactic Reactions Serious Skin Reactions Hematologic Toxicity The most common adverse reactions with diclofenac sodium topical solution are application site reactions.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

1464 products from 1042 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
A Fenac 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Acme Laboratories Ltd
A Fenac 75mg InjectionDiclofenac (75mg)Acme Laboratories Ltd
A Fenac SR 100mg TabletDiclofenac (100mg)Acme Laboratories Ltd
Atune DT 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Panas Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
C Nac 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Chemi Drug Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Cerin 50mg CapsuleDiclofenac (50mg)Maruti Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Clofenac 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Sterkem Pharma Pvt Ltd
Clofenac SR 100mg TabletDiclofenac (100mg)Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Clonac 1% GelDiclofenac (1%)Curex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Dack 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Magnus Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Dack SR 100mg TabletDiclofenac (100mg)Magnus Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Diacer 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Apex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Diasol 50mg CapsuleDiclofenac (50mg)Magnus Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Dicfen 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Dicinac InjectionDiclofenacMDZ
Dicloarfen 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Arya Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd.
Diclofenac InjectionDiclofenacUmedica
Diclomol 100mg Tablet SRDiclofenac (100mg)Win-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
Diclomol 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Win-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
Diclomol InjectionDiclofenacWin-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
Diclomol SR 100mg TabletDiclofenac (100mg)Win-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
Diclomove SR 100mg TabletDiclofenac (100mg)Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Diclonac 100mg Tablet SRDiclofenac (100mg)Lupin Ltd.
Diclonac 50mg DT TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Lupin Ltd.
Diclonac 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Lupin Ltd.
Diclonac 75 mg InjectionDiclofenac (75 mg)Lupin Ltd.
Diclonac ER 100mg TabletDiclofenac (100mg)Lupin Ltd.
Diclotal 100 100mg TabletDiclofenac (100mg)Blue Cross Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Diclotal 50 50mg TabletDiclofenac (50mg)Blue Cross Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Diconac 1% w/w GelDiclofenac (1% w/w)CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Storage Store at 25°C (77°F);

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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