Individual generic drug information

diclofenac

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

DICLOFENAC

Reference record: Diclofenac
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1302
Age groups indexed: 1

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Diclofenac only.

Indications And Dose

Painful inflammatory conditions of the oral cavity and throat and/or following dental treatment or dental extraction ▶BY MOUTH USING MOUTHWASH ▶Adult: Rinse or gargle 15 mL 2–3 times a day for 7 days, treatment may be extended to 6 weeks in mucositis caused by radiotherapy

Source page 1302

Safety

Extracted information for Diclofenac only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: NSAIDs

Source page 1302

Pregnancy

Manufacturer advises avoid unless essential.

Source page 1302

Breast Feeding

Manufacturer advises avoid unless essential.

Source page 1302

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Diclofenac only.

Directions For Administration

Manufacturer advises mouthwash may be diluted with a little water.

Source page 1302

Medicinal Forms

There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Mouthwash EXCIPIENTS: May contain Sorbitol ▶Diclofenac (Non-proprietary) Diclofenac.74 mg per 1 ml Diclofenac 0.74mg/ml mouthwash sugar free sugar-free | 200 ml P £12.95 DT = £12.95 Diclofenac 0.074% mouthwash sugar free sugar-free | 200 ml P £12.95 DT = £12.95

Source page 1302

Dose text by age group

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Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Rinse or gargle 15 mL 2–3 times a day for 7 days,

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1302

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.

Individual generic drug information

diclofenac

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

DICLOFENAC

Reference record: Diclofenac
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1302
Age groups indexed: 1

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Diclofenac only.

Indications And Dose

Source page 1302

Safety

Extracted information for Diclofenac only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: NSAIDs

Source page 1302

Pregnancy

Manufacturer advises avoid unless essential.

Source page 1302

Breast Feeding

Manufacturer advises avoid unless essential.

Source page 1302

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Diclofenac only.

Directions For Administration

Manufacturer advises mouthwash may be diluted with a little water.

Source page 1302

Medicinal Forms

Source page 1302

Dose text by age group

Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Rinse or gargle 15 mL 2–3 times a day for 7 days,

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1302

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.