Diclofen (Diclofenac)


Brand Name: Diclofen

Generic Name: Diclofenac

Manufacturer/Agent: Pharco Pharmaceuticals


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 75mg

Pack size: 3

Trade Price: KES 90.00

Retail Price: @ KES 120.00


Class: Nsaids (Musculoskeletal agents)

Mechanism of Action:


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Molecular Formulae: C14H11CL2NO2 = 296.1

Precautions: Hypersensitivity to nsaids, gi ulcers, severe renal or hepatic insufficiency. caution in hepatic porphyria, severe, active bleeding such as cerebral hemorrhage.

Indications/Uses: Rheumatiod arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, pain after surgery/trauma 75-150 mg/day oral with food, or rectal. im route for severe conditions. topical as a 1% gel.

Interactions: Oral hypoglycaemics. digoxin. methotrexate.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disorders. headache. vertigo. rash. rarely; peptic ulcer, hepatitis, hypersensitivity.