Is Diclomol Safe To Take For Body Pains?

Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2014

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Question : Hi,
My wife feel down from scooter yesterday and had some minor wounds. she had first aid and every thing was fine. but she is having little body pain. can she take DICLOMOL as pain killer. please suggest

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes diclomol can be taken orally after food

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Your wife can take DICLOMOL which has Diclofenac sodium as an active ingredient and is a non steroidal pain killer. This must be taken orally after food. Taking this on empty stomach can cause severe gastritis and must be avoided.

It is also advisable for her to take a pain killer and muscle relaxant combination ointment and apply it gently over the skin in the painful areas. The ointment should not be applied directly over wounds.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj