Is DICLOFENAC a strong painkiller?

Is DICLOFENAC a strong painkiller?

Diclofenac is considered more potent than ibuprofen and needs to be taken two or three times per day. Ibuprofen often needs to be taken in higher doses to treat pain from arthritis.

Is DICLOFENAC sodium 75mg Dr tablets a narcotic?

Official answer. No, diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) drug and in no way related to narcotics.

What is the side effects of DICLOFENAC sodium 75mg?

Diclofenac may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• diarrhea.
• constipation.
• gas or bloating.
• headache.
• dizziness.
• ringing in the ears.

What is the best time of day to take DICLOFENAC?

You may take this medicine with or without food. However, diclofenac capsules should be taken on an empty stomach….

• For osteoarthritis: Adults—50 milligrams (mg) 2 or 3 times a day.
• For pain or menstrual cramps:
• For rheumatoid arthritis:

How long does it take for diclofenac to kick in?

Diclofenac takes 20 to 30 minutes to work if you take it as tablets or capsules. Suppositories take a few hours to work. There’s no difference in how well the tablets, capsules or suppositories work. The doses of diclofenac are the same for each.

What medications should not be taken with diclofenac?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as valsartan, losartan), corticosteroids (such as prednisone), cidofovir, lithium, methotrexate, “water pills” (diuretics such as furosemide).

Is diclofenac sodium a pain killer?

Anti-inflammatory painkillers like diclofenac are sometimes called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or just ‘anti-inflammatories’. Diclofenac is given to treat painful conditions such as arthritis, sprains and strains, gout, migraine, dental pain, and pain after surgical operations.

Will diclofenac make me sleepy?

It happens rarely, but some people can feel tired, dizzy or sleepy when they take diclofenac. They may also have problems with their eyesight.

How long does it take for diclofenac to start working?