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Indications & Uses
Voltanac is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Diclofenac Potassium works much like other NSAIDs, though its exact mechanism is not fully established. It is thought to act mainly by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), which are responsible for producing prostaglandins. Laboratory studies show it to be a strong inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis, and the levels reached in the body during treatment are enough to produce this effect in practice.
Prostaglandins play a role in inflammation and also make nerve endings more sensitive to pain, amplifying the pain-inducing effect of bradykinin, as seen in animal studies. Since diclofenac suppresses prostaglandin production, its therapeutic effect is believed to stem largely from reduced prostaglandin levels in the surrounding tissues.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: The usual dose is 50 mg to start, followed by 25-50 mg every eight hours as needed. For migraine, take 50 mg at the first sign of an attack, followed if necessary by a further 25-50 mg after 2 hours. Do not exceed 150 mg in a day. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink, preferably before meals.
Children: For children over 14 years of age, up to 75 mg a day, given in divided doses.
Side Effects
Side effects with Diclofen K are usually mild and short-lived. That said, if a serious side effect occurs, the medicine should be stopped. Occasionally, patients may notice epigastric pain or other gastro-intestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, dyspepsia, flatulence, or loss of appetite. Rarely, gastro-intestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer (with or without bleeding or perforation), or bloody diarrhoea may occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contraindications
Diclofenac Potassium tablets should not be used in patients who are hypersensitive to Diclofenac. Patients who have had asthma, urticaria, or an allergic-type reaction after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs should also avoid this medicine, since severe and occasionally fatal anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have occurred in such patients. Diclofenac must not be used for perioperative pain during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Diclofenac potassium is generally best avoided in pregnancy, and should only be used if there is a compelling medical reason, and then at the lowest dose that works. It should not be used at all in the last trimester. Breastfeeding mothers may pass tiny amounts of the drug into their milk, but this isn't expected to cause any harm to the baby.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store Diclofenac Potassium below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Voltanac 50 mg
What is Voltanac 50 mg Suppository?
Voltanac 50 mg Suppository is a medicine that contains Diclofenac Potassium. It is made by Jams Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Drugs for Osteoarthritis group of medicines.
What is Voltanac used for?
Voltanac is used for: Migraine, Pain, Menstrual Disorder, Inflammation.
What are the side effects of Voltanac?
Side effects with Diclofen K are usually mild and short-lived. That said, if a serious side effect occurs, the medicine should be stopped.
Can I take Voltanac during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Diclofenac potassium is generally best avoided in pregnancy, and should only be used if there is a compelling medical reason, and then at the lowest dose that works. It should not be used at all in the last trimester. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Voltanac?
Store Diclofenac Potassium below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Voltanac?
Some medicines can interact with Diclofenac Potassium, for example: Methotrexate, Digoxin, Cyclosporine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Voltanac?
Voltanac is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.