Diclofenac sodium - Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal
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Status 1
Green
Formulations :
- Suppositories
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Status 2
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Injection
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Important
Restricted to use when oral NSAIDs are not an option.
Status 3
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Tablets
Formulary Status :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Ibuprofen or naproxen are the preferred NSAIDS.
Diclofenac for use if 1st-line options are ineffective / not tolerated.
Restriced at Trusts to Rheumatology only.
Status 4
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Modified release capsules
- Modified release tablets
Formulary Status :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Ibuprofen or naproxen are the preferred NSAIDS.
Standard release diclofenac may be considered if 1st-line NSAIDs are ineffective / not tolerated.
Documentation
Safety Information
PAD Profile
ChemicalSubstance :
Diclofenac sodium
Indication :
Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal
Group Name :
Keywords :
NSAIDs, rheumatism, PNMP, osteoarthritis
Brand Names Include :
Voltarol, Defenac, Dicloflex, Flamrase, Diclozip, Fenactol, Diclomax, Motifene
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Supporting Documents :
1
Traffic Light Entries :
4
Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Diclofenac sodium is used to treat.
Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal.
Committee Recommendations (1)
A stepped approach to pain management is recommended. Paracetamol is considered a 1st line option for the treatment of pain. Consider initiation of oral NSAID (ibuprofen or naproxen) as an adjunct to paracetamol if required. Diclofenac or celecoxib (first line COX 2) may be considered as alternatives when ibuprofen and naproxen are ineffective / not tolerated. See the guidelines attached for further information