Treats pain caused by arthritis and other medical problems. Belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Brand Names:
Voltaren-XR, Voltaren, Cataflam
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to diclofenac, aspirin, or other pain and arthritis medicines, such as Indocin®, Naprosyn® or Aleve®, Motrin®, or Clinoril®. The reaction may have included wheezing or trouble breathing, hives, rash, or swelling in the face.
Uses:
Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Coated Tablet, Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often to use it. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew it.
You may take the medicine with food or milk so it does not upset your stomach.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to use your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at once.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
You should not use this medicine with aspirin (or products that contain aspirin) or with other anti-inflammatory medicines such as naproxen (Aleve®) or ibuprofen (Advil® or Motrin®).
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using Coumadin®.
Warnings:
Talk with your doctor before using diclofenac if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, kidney disease, a blood disorder, asthma. or ulcers or other stomach problems. Diclofenac should not be used during the last 3 months of a pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to.
Ulcers and stomach bleeding are sometimes caused by this type of medicine. These problems can happen without warning signs. You may need to see your doctor for regular check-ups while using this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
