Diclofenac: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Brands

How to use Diclofenac

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Brands around the world

Products with Diclofenac as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Surpass Anti-inflammatory Flector Zorvolex Voltaren Cataflam Licart Aleve Arthritis Pain Lofena Trifena Xiclo Arthrotec Zipsor Cambia Pennsaid

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Diclofenac PotassiumDICLOFENAC POTASSIUM 1 kg/kg · Powder · Amoli Organics (A Division of Umedica Laboratories Pvt.Ltd.)

NDC 62512-0048Label

Diclofenac EpolamineDICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE .013 g/1 · System · Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

NDC 0093-3727Label

Diclofenac SodiumDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 mg/1 · Tablet, Delayed Release · Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

NDC 68788-8784Label

Diclofenac Sodium Delayed Release Delayed ReleaseDICLOFENAC SODIUM 75 mg/1 · Tablet, Delayed Release · Bryant Ranch Prepack

NDC 72162-1734Label

Diclofenac SodiumDICLOFENAC SODIUM 10 mg/g · Gel · KROGER COMPANY

NDC 30142-277Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACDiclofenac Gel C4-1961 NAFDACDiclofenac Tablet 50 mg B4-8449 NAFDACDiclofenac Sodium Tablet A4-100734 NAFDACDiclofenac Sodium Tablet C4-1743 NAFDACDiclofenac Sodium Injection B4-6648 NAFDACDICLOFENAC POTASSIUM TABLET B4-8236 NAFDACDiclofenac Sodium SR Tablets C4-1429 NAFDACDiclofenac Sodium 75 mg/3 mL B4-3497 NAFDACDiclofenac Potassium Tablets C4-1462 NAFDACDiclofenac Potassium Tablets C4-1720 NAFDACDiclofenac Sodium Tablets 50 mg B4-9164 NAFDACDiclofenac Sodium 50 mg Tablets B4-5650

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

Diclofenac Sodium, Topical Gel, 3%, 100 g tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., HawthornU.S. FDA Class II

27 Jan 2026 · SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC · OngoingFailed Viscosity Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) [slightly lower than the limit] result in viscosity for Diclofenac Sodium Gel, 3%.

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%, NET WT 100 g (3.53 oz), Manufactured by: DPT Laboratories, Ltd., 307 E Josephine Street, San Antonio, TX 78215. NDC: 76282-103-39U.S. FDA Class III

22 Dec 2025 · Cipla USA, Inc. · OngoingFailed PH Specifications

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 2% w/w, 3.8 FL.OZ.(112 grams) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA Manufactured by: U.S. FDA Class II

22 Jun 2023 · ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · OngoingDefective Delivery System

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 1.5% w/w, Generic for Pennsaid, 150 ml bottle, Rx Only, Mfg: Sola Pharmaceutical, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Physicians Solutions, NDC U.S. FDA Class II

24 Mar 2022 · Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · TerminatedCGMP Deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the manufacturing firm, Teligent Pharma, Inc. is discontinuing its stability study program.

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

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Questions about Diclofenac

Do I need a prescription for Diclofenac?

Rules differ by country. Ask a pharmacist where you live.

What brands contain Diclofenac?

Diclofenac is sold under names such as Surpass Anti-inflammatory, Flector, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Cataflam, Licart, Aleve Arthritis Pain, Lofena. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Diclofenac is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.