Not Medical Advice: Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Diclofenac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The Cataflam brand of this medicine is also used to treat menstrual cramps.
Diclofenac powder (Cambia) is used to treat a migraine headache attack. Cambia will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.
Diclofenac Brand Names:
Cambia
Cataflam
Voltaren-XR
Zipsor
Zorvolex
Voltaren
Dyloject
To learn more about diclofenac, visit Drugs.com.
Check out helpful arthritis pain management tips to improve your pain, shared by Arthritis Foundation.