What Diclofenac Sodium is used for:

Diclofenac Sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

It can be used to treat:

• Inflammation of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute gout and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Back pain.
• Sprains, strains, sport injuries, dislocations and fractures.
• Conditions affecting the tendons such as tendonitis.
• Mild pain.

Do not take Diclofenac Sodium:

• If you’re allergic to the active substance or any other component of this medicine.
• If you’re allergic to other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including acetylsalicylic acid.
• If you have or ever had a stomach or duodenal (peptic) ulcer, or bleeding in the digestive tract.
• If you have had stomach or bowel problems after you have taken other nsaids.
• If you have severe liver or kidney failure.
• If you have severe heart problems.
• If you ever had a stroke, heart attack, or vessels problems.
• In the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you suffer from any stomach or bowel disorders including ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.
• If you have kidney or liver problems.
• If you have a condition called porphyria.
• If you suffer from any blood or bleeding disorder.
• If you have a high blood pressure (hypertension).
• If you have angina, blood clots, or high cholesterol levels.
• If you have heart problems.
• If you have diabetes.
• If you smoke.
• If you have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
• This drug may increase the risk of heart and blood vessel problems.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• Sudden chest pain and shortness of breath
• Sudden weakness and numbness, vision loss, difficulty speaking
• Abdominal pain and very dark stools
• Allergic reactions
• If you experience any of these, call your doctor or hospital immediately.

Other medicines and Diclofenac Sodium:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, especially:

• Other nsaids
• Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
• Corticosteroids
• Blood thinners such as Warfarin
• Medicines for diabetes
• Diuretics (water pills)
• Lithium for depression
• Antibiotics
• Heart and blood pressure medicine
• Phenytoin
• Methotrexate