Diclofenac? Diclophenac is a common misspelling of diclofenac.
The prescription medication diclofenac is approved for treating a wide variety of different conditions. Depending on the particular product, it may be used for the treatment of arthritis, migraine headaches, pain, or a precancerous skin condition called actinic keratosis. Potential side effects include nausea, headaches, and abdominal pain. This medicine belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which work by blocking a specific enzyme in the body.
(Click Diclofenac for more information on how this drug works, when and how to take it, and what you should discuss with your healthcare provider before starting treatment. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on diclofenac.)