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Hi. I m currently in Greece but have had very bad back pain since this morning. & due to fly home in 4 hours. I ve been taking ibuprofen every 4 hours but was given diclofenac & took 100mg at 2pm. I know you re not supposed to take them when not being prescribed the tablets but I m in lots of pain. I just wanted to know if this is safe and how many I can take as I m coming up to 8 hours since taking.
Diclofenac is an analgesic which helps to relieve pain. You can take upto 100mg twice daily. Doclofenac is known to cause stomach upset. So, it's better to take after food or with water. Do not worry. It is safe to take Diclofenac.
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Regards, Dr.Prathap Kumar
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Is Diclofenac Advisable For Severe Pain In Back?
Hello, I had gone through your query and understand your concern. Short answer: Yes, it is safe to take Diclofenac. Detailed answer: Thanks for asking on HCM. Diclofenac is an analgesic which helps to relieve pain. You can take upto 100mg twice daily. Doclofenac is known to cause stomach upset. So, it s better to take after food or with water. Do not worry. It is safe to take Diclofenac. Hope this helps. If you have any other query, feel free to ask. Regards, Dr.Prathap Kumar