DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM - diclofenac potassium tablet, film coated
H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.
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Medication Guide for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Rx only
(See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines.)
What is the most important information I should know about medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases:
NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a “coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).”
NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding:
The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with:
NSAID medicines should only be used:
What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as:
Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Do not take an NSAID medicine:
Tell your healthcare provider:
What are the possible side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
Serious Side effects include: | Other side effects include: |
• heart attack | • stomach pain |
• stroke | • constipation |
• high blood pressure | • diarrhea |
• heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention) | • gas |
• kidney problems including kidney failure | • heartburn |
• bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and intestine | • nausea |
• low red blood cells (anemia) | • vomiting |
• life-threatening skin reactions | • dizziness |
• life-threatening allergic reactions |
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• liver problems including liver failure |
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• asthma attacks in people who have asthma |
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Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
Stop your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
These are not all the side effects with NSAID medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information about NSAID medicines.
Other information about Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAID medicines that need a prescription
(Generic Name/Tradename)
Celecoxib/Celebrex
Diclofenac/Cataflam, Volatren, Arthrotec (combined with misoprostol)
Diflunisal/Dolobid
Etodolac/Lodine, Lodine XL
Fenoprofen/Nalfon, Nalfon 200
Flurbiprofen/Ansaid
Ibuprofen/Motrin, Tab-Profen, Vicoprofen (combined with hydrocodone), Combunox (combined with oxycodone)
Indomethacin/Indocin, Indocin SR, Indo-Lemmon, Indomethagan
Ketoprofen/Oruvail
Ketorolac/Toradol
Mefenamic Acid/Ponstel
Meloxicam/Mobic
Nabumetone/Relafen
Naproxen/Naprosyn, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan, Naprapac (copacked with lansoprazole)
Oxaprozin/Daypro
Piroxicam/Feldene
Sulindac/Clinoril
Tolmetin/Tolectin, Tolectin DS, Tolectin 600
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured In Israel By:
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD.
Jerusalem, 91010, Israel
Manufactured For:
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA
Sellersville, PA 18960
Repacked by:
H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.
Nipomo, CA 93444
Rev. B 10/2011