Rofenac-D 50 mg Dispersable Tablet 20pcs

What Diclofenac Sodium is used for:

Diclofenac Sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

It can be used to treat:

• Inflammation of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute gout and ankylosing spondylitis.


• Back pain.


• Sprains, strains, sport injuries, dislocations and fractures.


• Conditions affecting the tendons such as tendonitis.


• Mild pain.

Do not take Diclofenac Sodium:

• If you’re allergic to the active substance or any other component of this medicine.


• If you’re allergic to other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including acetylsalicylic acid.


• If you have or ever had a stomach or duodenal (peptic) ulcer, or bleeding in the digestive tract.


• If you have had stomach or bowel problems after you have taken other nsaids.


• If you have severe liver or kidney failure.


• If you have severe heart problems.


• If you ever had a stroke, heart attack, or vessels problems.


• In the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you suffer from any stomach or bowel disorders including ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.


• If you have kidney or liver problems.


• If you have a condition called porphyria.


• If you suffer from any blood or bleeding disorder.


• If you have a high blood pressure (hypertension).


• If you have angina, blood clots, or high cholesterol levels.


• If you have heart problems.


• If you have diabetes.


• If you smoke.


• If you have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).


• This drug may increase the risk of heart and blood vessel problems.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• Sudden chest pain and shortness of breath


• Sudden weakness and numbness, vision loss, difficulty speaking


• Abdominal pain and very dark stools


• Allergic reactions


• If you experience any of these, call your doctor or hospital immediately.

Other medicines and Diclofenac Sodium:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, especially:

• Other nsaids


• Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)


• Corticosteroids


• Blood thinners such as Warfarin


• Medicines for diabetes


• Diuretics (water pills)


• Lithium for depression


• Antibiotics


• Heart and blood pressure medicine


• Phenytoin


• Methotrexate

How to take Diclofenac Sodium :

• Take as indicated by your doctor.


• Take with or right after a meal.


• The usual dosing is 25 – 50 mg, 2 or 3 times daily.


• For children older than 1 year of age, the dose is 1-3 mg/kg/day divided in 2 or 3 doses.

How to store Diclofenac Sodium :

• Store at room temperature below 77°F (25°C).


• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.


• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.