Diclofenac Sodium
(Voltarol®, Diclofenac)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes (special order)
Available as a liquid?
Yes - Special
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
Yes
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
Mouth wash
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Diclofenac
Usual formulation brand names
Voltarol®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes some
Film coated
Yes some
Enteric coated
Yes some
Sugar coated
Yes some
Soluble tablet strength
Dispersible tablets (available from special-order manufacturers)
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
0.74mg/ml mouth wash
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
140mg patch, 1%, 1.16%, 2.31% & 3% topical gels
Injection strength
25mg/ml, 75mg/ml
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special
Are specials or imports available?
Special
Liquid strengths
50mg/5mL
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Alternative route of administration are available. Rectal and parenteral routes are available. Topical formulations can be used for a local action.
Notes
Check individual make for special coating type. Suppositories also available 25mg, 50mg,100mg