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Diclofenac sodium is used to treat:

• Inflammation of the joints and bones such as rheumatoid arthritis, acute gout and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Back pain.
• Muscle strain, joint sprains, sports injuries, and fractures.
• Conditions that affect the tendons, such as tendonitis.
• Mild pain.

How to take diclofenac sodium:

• Take this drug as ordered by your doctor.
• Take this drug with or immediately after a meal.
• The usual dose is 25-50 mg two or three times daily.
• For children over 1 year of age, the dose is 1-3 mg/kg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses.

Do not take diclofenac sodium.:

• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to NSAIDs including acetylsalicylic acid.
• If you suffer, or have suffered in the past, from a stomach ulcer, peptic ulcer, or bleeding in the digestive tract.
• If you have stomach or intestinal problems after taking other NSAIDs.
• If you suffer from severe liver or kidney disease.
• If you suffer from serious heart problems.
• If you have had a stroke, heart attack, or blood vessel problems.
• If you are in the last three months of pregnancy.

Warnings and precautions:

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including:

• If you suffer from any stomach or intestinal disorders including ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
• If you suffer from kidney or liver problems.
• If you have a condition called porphyria.
• If you suffer from any blood disorder or bleed easily.
• If you suffer from high blood pressure.
• If you suffer from angina, blood clots, or high blood cholesterol levels.
• If you suffer from heart problems.
• If you suffer from diabetes.
• If you smoke.
• If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
• This drug may increase your risk of heart and blood vessel problems.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itch; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; Unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.

Serious side effects:

• Severe chest pain and shortness of breath.
• Sudden weakness and numbness, loss of vision, difficulty speaking.
• Abdominal pain with dark stools.
• Allergic reactions.
• If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor or hospital immediately.

Other medicines andDiclofenac sodium;

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, especially:

• Other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Corticosteroids.
• Anticoagulation medications such as warfarin.
• Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
• Diabetes medications.
• Diuretics (water pills).
• Lithium used for depression.
• Antibiotics.
• Heart and blood pressure medications.
• Phenytoin.
• Methotrexate.