Category: Anti Inflammatory and Musculoskeletal

CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) No.: 15307-86-5

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical) Code: D11AX18 M01AB05 M02AA15 S01BC03

FORMULA: C14H11Cl2NO2

Diclofenac is Anon steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain in conditions such as arthritis or acute injury. It can also be used to reduce menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea.

Diclofenac is used for musculoskeletal complaints, especially arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, osteoarthritis, dental pain, spondylarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout attacks, and pain management in cases of kidney stones and gallstones. An additional indication is the treatment of acute migraines. Diclofenac is used commonly to treat mild to moderate post-operative or post-traumatic pain, particularly when inflammation is also present, and is effective against menstrual pain and endometriosis.

Diclofenac Sodium EC Pellets are available in 32%, 33%, 33.33%, 40% and 55% strengths. Diclofenac Sodium SR Pellets are available in 25%, 27%, 32%, 33%, 33.33%, 38%, 40%, 45% and 60% strengths. Diclofenac Sodium TR Pellets are available in 33% and 50% strengths. Diclofenac Sodium DR Pellets are available in 45% strength. Diclofenac Potassium DR Pellets are available in 32% and SR Pellets are available in 33.33% strength. Customized strength of pellets also can be supplied as per the choice of the customers. These are in ready to fill form.