Diclofenac: Frequently Asked Questions Answered
What is diclofenac?
Diclofenac is a medicine used for pain relief. It is an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) used for curing inflammatory disorders, controlling painful menstruation, and reducing joint stiffness in arthritis patients. You can take it orally or intravenously, or administer it as ointments, gels, or suppositories. It is effective for up to eight hours. You can take diclofenac on an empty stomach or with misoprostol, another medicine used to reduce stomach disorders.
What are the uses of diclofenac?
Diclofenac’s uses are primarily for curing pain and swelling in chronic problems like gout, arthritic flare-ups, menstrual cramps, kidney stones, and gallbladder stones. It can be used to reduce fever and relieve acute migraine pain. You can also use it to reduce pain resulting from minor scratches, strains, sprains, and sunburns. Diclofenac eye drops are used for decreasing eye inflammation that is not caused by bacterial infection, like corneal abrasions.