What is DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS used for?

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS (brand name Diclofenac Potassium) is a NSAID indicated for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration.

How does DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS work?

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS the same as Diclofenac Potassium?

Diclofenac Potassium is a brand name for DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS

NSAID

Brand names: Diclofenac Potassium

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Ulceration

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Diclofenac potassium tablets are contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g.
• anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to diclofenac or any components of the drug product (see WARNINGS
• Anaphylactic Reactions
• Serious Skin Reactions ). History of asthma
• urticaria

FDA Warnings

WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal
This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use
(see WARNINGS )
• Diclofenac Potassium Tablets are contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS )

Known Side Effects

7 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Headache

0.1-1%

Hair Loss

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

4 Reddit threads analysed for DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

114 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Fatigue (1)

Constipation (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Patient puts Voltaren gel up his rectum

This was my 3rd day as a pharmacist behind the bench. Let’s call this guy… “Kevin” I work in a pharmacy chain. If you ever want to know why your meds took so long to fill it’s because I just spent 20 minutes talking to Kevin…. On my 3rd day on the job I get a call from Kevin… Kevin is very upset, it

r/pharmacy401714y ago

Fatigue

Constipation

Looking for a special counting tray

Does anyone know where I could get an extra large counting tray? I'd like to get it as sort of a gag gift for my coworkers who complain about counting large quantities of metformin, potassium, and other huge tablets. Ideally at least twice as large as a normal counting tray, if not larger. Any help

r/pharmacy3383y ago

Why do those potassium pills have to be so huge?

So I’m an RN, and I call the potassium tablets horse pills. What godly reason is there for them being the size of a bumblebee.

r/pharmacy14207y ago

How much diclofenac is absorbed using Voltaren topical gel?

I am trying to find out how much of the active ingredient is absorbed using this product. The figure of 6% is used a lot. If 10g of the Voltaren Osteo gel is used which is 23.2 mg/g, how much diclofenac would be used? Would it be 6%, 12%, 18% of 232mg? It lasts for 12 hours, whereas the tablets last

r/pharmacy9163y ago

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS openFDA label JSON → DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS FAERS adverse-event reports → DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLETS

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral