Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It reduces the chemicals that cause pain, swelling and fever. This page covers dispersible diclofenac (acid) tablets.

What Diclofenac Is Used For

Joint pain and arthritis
Back pain and muscle strains
Dental pain and pain after surgery
Period pain
Gout attacks

Common Side Effects

Indigestion and stomach pain
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Fluid retention

Precautions

Take diclofenac with food and for the shortest time needed. Avoid it if you have stomach ulcers, heart disease, kidney problems or aspirin-sensitive asthma, and in late pregnancy. Do not combine it with other NSAIDs.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.