Description: 

Diclofen Tab 50mg is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual cramps.

Prescription:

•  Prescription-only medication (POM)

 Dosage:

•     Adults: 50-100 mg orally 2-3 times a day
•     Elderly: 50 mg orally 1-2 times a day
•      Maximum dose: 150 mg daily

Therapeutic Category:

•  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic

Active Ingredients/Composition:

•  Diclofenac sodium 50 mg per tablet

Variant: 

• Available in 25 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg tablet strengths

Consume Type: 

• Oral consumption, swallow whole with water

Directions/Usage:

•     Take as directed by your doctor or pharmacist
•     Swallow whole with water, do not crush or chew
•     Take with food or milk to reduce stomach upset

Common Side Effects:

•      Upset stomach
•     Nausea
•      Heartburn
•      Diarrhea
•     Constipation
•     Gas
•     Headache
•     Drowsiness
•     Dizziness
•     Blurred vision

 Package Type:

•  Blister pack of 10 or 20 tablets

Storage Advice:

•     Store at room temperature away from light and moisture
•     Do not store in the bathroom
•     Keep all medications away from children and pets

Safety Advice:

•   Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking diclofenac, especially if you have a history of stomach ulcers, bleeding disorders, or kidney disease
•     Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment
•      Monitor your blood pressure and kidney function while taking diclofenac

 Product Substitutes:

•     Voltaren (diclofenac sodium)
•     Cataflam (diclofenac potassium)
•     Ibuprofen
•     Naproxen

Manufacturer/Marketer: 

• Ernest Chemist Limited (ECL)

Country of Origin: 

• Ghana