Diclofenac

Diclofenac is used to treat pain, inflammatory disorders, and dysmenorrhea. Inflammatory disorder may include musculoskeletal complaints, especially arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, osteoarthritis, dental pain, TMJ, spondylarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout attacks, and pain management in cases of kidney stones and gallstones. An additional indication is the treatment of acute migraines.

Diclofenac is used commonly to treat mild to moderate post-operative or post-traumatic pain,in particular when inflammation is also present, and is effective against menstrual pain and endometriosis.