Product Overview
• Diclofenac sodium 100 mg sustained-release tablets • Long-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) • Once-daily relief from pain and inflammation • Prescription-only medicine • Pack contains 30 tablets (typically for 1-month course at once-daily dosing)
Product Description
Voltaren Retard 100 mg Tablets contain diclofenac sodium in a special slow-release formulation that provides gradual drug release over 12–24 hours. Indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, lower back pain, post-traumatic and post-operative inflammation, and other painful musculoskeletal conditions. The retard (sustained-release) form delivers steady, long-lasting pain relief and reduces morning stiffness with convenient once-daily dosing compared to immediate-release diclofenac. Benefits • Up to 24-hour pain and inflammation control • Reduces morning stiffness in arthritis patients • Once-daily dosing improves compliance • Lower peak plasma levels – potentially reduced gastric irritation vs plain diclofenac • Effective for chronic conditions requiring prolonged NSAID therapy • Proven efficacy in acute gout and back pain How to Use • Adults: usual dose 100 mg once daily (or 75–150 mg daily in divided doses if needed) • Take whole with or after food with a glass of water • Do not crush or chew sustained-release tablets • Lowest effective dose for shortest duration • Maximum 150 mg/day • Regular monitoring recommended for long-term use (especially kidney, liver, BP)