Take orally, preferably with or after food to minimize gastrointestinal upset. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not chew, crush, or break it.

Diclofenac works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, which are involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemical messengers that contribute to pain, inflammation, and fever. By reducing prostaglandin production, Diclofenac helps to reduce these symptoms.

• •Active peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
• •History of hypersensitivity to diclofenac, aspirin, or other NSAIDs
• •Severe heart failure
• •Severe renal or hepatic impairment
• •Third trimester of pregnancy
• •Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery (peri-operative pain)

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Symptoms may include lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Management is symptomatic and supportive. Gastric lavage and activated charcoal may be considered within an hour of ingestion.

Pregnancy Category C (D in third trimester). Avoid use in the third trimester due to potential fetal harm. Use with caution during the first and second trimesters only if the potential benefit outweighs the risk. Diclofenac is excreted in breast milk; therefore, use is generally not recommended during lactation.