Indications
Voltafen is indicated in rheumatology for inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism, chronic involutive polyarthritis, ankylosing spondylarthritis, osteoarthritis, spondylarthroses, acute gout, and peri-articular rheumatic disorders. In surgery and traumatology, it is used for sprains, bruises, dislocations, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and surgical interventions. For obstetrics and gynecology, Voltafen is used for primary dysmenorrhoea, episiotomy, adnexitis, endometritis, parametritis, salpingitis, and mastitis. In otorhinolaryngology, it may be given as a pre-operative medication to help prevent pain, inflammation, and swelling. In dentistry, it is used for post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling. Other indications include preventing pain and treating inflammation and swelling in patients operated on in the urogenital tract, as well as renal and biliary colic.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Diclofenac Sodium is a powerful non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), valued for its strong anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects, along with some uricosuric activity. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis, the process largely responsible for inflammation, pain and fever.
When taken with or after food, Diclofenac is absorbed rapidly and completely from the gastro-intestinal tract, reaching peak plasma concentrations on average within 2 hours. At therapeutic levels, it is 99.7% bound to plasma proteins. The drug is metabolized in the liver and undergoes first-pass metabolism.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
During pregnancy, Diclofenac should only be used when there is a compelling reason to do so, and at the lowest effective dose. It is not recommended during the first trimester. Because clinical data are insufficient, Diclofenac Sodium Gel is also not recommended for use during pregnancy. Only a very small amount of Diclofenac passes into breast milk, and no harmful effects on the infant are expected.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.