Diclofenac Sodium Capsules

Details :

• Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
• Diclofenac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis orrheumatoid arthritis. The Cataflam brand of this medicine is also used to treat menstrual cramps.
• Diclofenac powder (Cambia) is used to treat a migraine headache attack. Cambia will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

To make sure diclofenac is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have :

• Heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;
• A history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
• A history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;
• Asthma;
• Liver or kidney disease;
• Fluid retention.
• Taking diclofenac during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• It is not known whether diclofenac passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
• Diclofenac is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take diclofenac?

• Different brands of diclofenac contain different amounts of this medicine, and may have different uses. If you switch brands, your dose needs may change. Follow your doctor's instructions about how much medicine to take. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the brand you receive at the pharmacy.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.
• Take Zorvolex on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
• Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet or delayed-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
• Dissolve Cambia powder in to 2 ounces of water. Do not use any other type of liquid. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away. Cambia works best if you take it on an empty stomach.
• Call your doctor if your headache does not completely go away after taking Cambia. Do not take a second dose of diclofenac powder without your doctor's advice. Overuse of migraine headache medicine can make headaches worse. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your migraine attacks.
• If you use diclofenac long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.