Apply diclofenac gel to AK lesions twice per day. Usually, 0. The recommended length of treatment is 60 to 90 days. Seniors: If you are age 65 years or older, your body may process this drug more slowly.
Too much of the drug in your body can be dangerous. Diclofenac is used for short-term treatment. It should be used for the shortest possible time to treat the problem. If your doctor wants you to use it for a longer time, your doctor should check your liver function, kidney function, and blood pressure periodically. For this drug to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your body at all times.
If you use too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body. Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include:.
But if your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away. What to do if you miss a dose: Apply your dose as soon as you remember.
But if you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, take only one dose. Never try to catch up by taking two doses at once. This could result in dangerous side effects. If you have an allergy to aspirin or other similar NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, you could have an allergic reaction to diclofenac. Call your doctor right away if you have any signs of:.
Using it again could be fatal cause death. Avoid drinking alcohol when using this drug. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach ulcers from using diclofenac. Diclofenac gel can transfer to others. Make sure the gel has dried on your skin before you touch anyone else.
For people with high blood pressure or water retention: Tell your doctor before using diclofenac. Ask your doctor if diclofenac is the right drug for you. For people with asthma and aspirin reactions: If you have asthma and you react to aspirin, you could have a bad reaction to diclofenac. Talk to your doctor before using the drug. For pregnant women: Before 30 weeks of pregnancy, this drug is a pregnancy category C drug.
A category C drug means that means that studies have shown that the drug can be a risk to the offspring of lab animals. However, not enough studies have been done to show risk in humans. Be especially sure to avoid using diclofenac at 30 weeks of pregnancy and later. For women who are breastfeeding: This drug may pass into the breast milk, which means it may pass to a child who is breastfed.
This may lead to dangerous effects for the child. For seniors: Seniors are at higher risk for stomach problems, bleeding, water retention, and other side effects from diclofenac. Diclofenac can interact with several other medications. Different interactions can cause different effects. For instance, some can interfere with how well a drug works, while others can cause increased side effects. Below is a list of medications that can interact with Diclofenac.
This list does not contain all drugs that may interact with Diclofenac. Before taking Diclofenac, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription, over-the-counter, and other drugs you take. Also tell them about any vitamins, herbs, and supplements you use.
Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions. If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Diclofenac may decrease the blood pressure-lowering effects of some drugs used to control blood pressure. Using diclofenac with certain blood pressure medications may also increase your risk of kidney damage.
Incorrect use could be harmful. Voltaren Rapid Ask your pharmacist — they must decide if this product is right for you. This website is intended for residents of Australia only. Continue Cancel. Treating your pain How does Voltaren work? Learn how Voltaren works to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. What is Voltaren? Types of Voltaren Voltaren is available in gels, tablets and liquid capsules.
Here we explain how each works. Application of Voltaren to the skin Voltaren gel. Voltaren gels are topical treatments, which means that you apply them to the skin over the affected area. They work by pooling diclofenac on the surface of the skin; the drug then penetrates the underlying tissues to the inflamed area e. Depending on why you're taking diclofenac, you may only need to take it for a short time.
For example, if you have a sore back or toothache, you may only need to take diclofenac for 1 or 2 days. You may need to take it for longer if you have a long-term condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis. If you need to take diclofenac tablets or capsules for a long time, your doctor may prescribe a medicine to protect your stomach from side effects. It's best to take the lowest dose of diclofenac for the shortest time to control your symptoms.
Talk to your doctor if you're unsure how long you need to take it for. Diclofenac tablets and capsules can cause an ulcer in your stomach or gut if you take them for a long time or in big doses. There's also a small risk of heart failure or kidney failure if you take very big doses mg a day for a long time. It's best to take the lowest dose that works for the shortest possible time. If you need to take diclofenac very often or you're taking a big dose, talk to your doctor about the best way to treat your pain.
The type of painkiller that's best depends on what type of pain you have and the cause of your pain. Ibuprofen and naproxen also belong to this group of painkillers. If you need to take an NSAID long term, your doctor or pharmacist may recommend ibuprofen or naproxen instead of diclofenac.
This is because they're less likely to cause heart problems. If NSAIDs do not get rid of your pain, you can try painkillers that you can buy from pharmacies and shops, such as paracetamol or co-codamol paracetamol combined with low-dose codeine. If the medicine you buy is not controlling your pain, your doctor may recommend additional treatment to help your pain, such as exercise or physiotherapy.
Diclofenac does not work for some types of pain, such as nerve pain. Your doctor will have to prescribe a different medicine to treat peripheral neuropathy nerve pain. Diclofenac tablets and capsules can cause an ulcer in your stomach or gut if you take them for a long time or in big doses, or if you're elderly or in poor general health. Your doctor may tell you not to take diclofenac if you have a stomach ulcer or have had one in the past.
If you need to take diclofenac but you're at risk of getting a stomach ulcer, your doctor may prescribe another medicine for you to take alongside diclofenac to protect your stomach. It's important to take your diclofenac tablets or capsules after a meal or snack, or with a drink of milk. They'll be less likely to upset or irritate your stomach. The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the stomach. But stomach ulcers are not always painful and some people may have other symptoms, such as indigestion, heartburn and feeling sick.
If you're prone to stomach ulcers or have had one before, take paracetamol instead of diclofenac as it's gentler on your stomach. Stop taking diclofenac and contact your doctor if you think you may have symptoms of a stomach ulcer.
These can include intense pain in the centre of your stomach, indigestion, heartburn and feeling sick. No, diclofenac is not addictive, but it's important to always take it as prescribed. When you stop taking diclofenac tablets or capsules, or stop using the suppositories, the effects will wear off after about 15 hours. When you stop using the gel, plasters or patches, the effects will wear off after 1 or 2 days. Taking anti-inflammatory medicines, like diclofenac, in large doses or for a long time can affect ovulation in women.
This may make it more difficult to get pregnant. Do not take diclofenac if you're trying to get pregnant, or if you're having tests for infertility. Diclofenac will not affect any contraceptives, including the combined pill or emergency contraception. Yes, you can drink alcohol while taking diclofenac. But drinking too much alcohol may irritate your stomach. Try to keep to the recommended guidelines of no more than 14 units of alcohol a week.
A standard glass of wine ml is 2 units. A pint of lager or beer is usually 2 to 3 units of alcohol. Apart from not drinking too much alcohol, you can eat and drink normally while taking diclofenac. It happens rarely, but some people can feel tired, dizzy or sleepy when they take diclofenac. They may also have problems with their eyesight. If diclofenac affects you in this way, do not drive or ride a bike until it passes and you feel OK again. Page last reviewed: 10 June Next review due: 10 June Diclofenac - Brand names: Voltarol, Dicloflex, Diclomax, Econac, Fenactol, Motifene On this page About diclofenac Key facts Who can and cannot take diclofenac How and when to take or use diclofenac Taking diclofenac with other painkillers Side effects How to cope with side effects of diclofenac Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about diclofenac.
About diclofenac Diclofenac is a medicine that reduces swelling inflammation and pain. These include: rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis sprains and strains in muscles and ligaments back pain toothache migraine gout ankylosing spondylitis — this causes inflammation of the spine and other parts of the body Diclofenac comes as tablets and capsules, including slow-release tablets and capsules, and suppositories.
Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? Take diclofenac tablets or capsules with a meal or snack, or just after eating. Common side effects are stomach pain, feeling or being sick and rashes. Diclofenac gel and plasters can be used twice a day to target pain in a particular area of your body.
Most adults can take diclofenac. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: have ever had an allergic reaction to diclofenac or any other medicines have an allergy to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen have ever had side effects from taking NSAIDs, such as wheezing or other signs of asthma , a runny nose, swelling of the skin angioedema or a rash have ever had stomach ulcers , bleeding in the stomach or intestines, or a hole in your stomach have high blood pressure hypertension have heart failure , severe liver disease or kidney disease have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have lupus have a blood clotting disorder are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Diclofenac tablets, capsules and suppositories Dosage You'll usually take diclofenac tablets, capsules or suppositories 2 to 3 times a day. How to take tablets and capsules Swallow diclofenac tablets or capsules with a drink of milk.
Swallow them whole, do not crush, break or chew them. How to use suppositories Suppositories are medicine that you push gently into your anus bottom. Go to the toilet beforehand if you need to. Wash your hands before and after using the medicine. Also clean around your anus with mild soap and water, rinse and pat dry. Unwrap the suppository.
Gently push the suppository into your anus with the pointed end first. It needs to go in about 3 centimetres 1 inch. Sit or lie still for about 15 minutes. The suppository will melt inside your anus. This is normal. Diclofenac gel Dosage You'll usually use the gel 2 to 4 times a day, depending on how strong it is. Important: Maximum dose for diclofenac gel Do not use diclofenac gel more than 4 times in any hour period.
How to use the gel Gently squeeze the tube, or press firmly and evenly on the nozzle of the dispenser, to get a small amount of gel. Put the gel on the painful or swollen area and slowly rub it in.
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