Diclofenac

Diclofenac is an anti-inflammatory medicine that reduces swelling and pain. Topical diclofenac should be applied to the affected area to ease regular aches and pains, as well as problems with joints, bones and muscles, like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or sprains and strains.

Diclofenac can help to soothe aches and pains, in addition to problems with the joints, bones and muscles, like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or sprains and strains.

Like all medicines, diclofenac may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Side effects may include:

• Abdominal pain

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Headache

Yes, you’re able to get diclofenac over the counter. One of our pharmacists will ask you a couple of health-related questions beforehand to make sure that diclofenac is the right option for you. An example is the topical pain relief gel Voltarol.