Diclofenac

Combinations ; See below

1. Diclofenac potassium

2. Diclofenac potassium / Paracetamol / Chlorzoxazone

3. Diclofenac Sodium

4. Diclofenac Sodium gel

5. Diclofenac Sodium / Paracetamol / Chlorzoxazone

6. Diclofenac /Methyl Salicylate/ Linseed Oil/Menthol gel

7. Diclofenac /Methyl Salicylate/Menthol gel

8. Diclofenac /Methyl Salicylate gel

1. Diclofenac potassium

Orally: 75-150mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Deep I.M into the gluteal muscle: 75mg OD or BD

Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Cataflam Novartis Consumers Harley's Limited 25mg 20 Tablet per tablet KES 731.00
Cataflam Novartis Consumers Harley's Limited 50mg 20 Tablet per tablet KES 1,287.00
Cataflam Novartis Consumers Harley's Limited 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 4,912.00
KNAC Universal Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Europa Healthcare Ltd. 50mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 211.00
KNAC Universal Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Europa Healthcare Ltd. 75mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 417.00
Nudiclo Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 100mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 200
Voltfast Novartis Pharma C.Mehta & Co Ltd. 50mg 9 Tablet per tablet KES 783.00
D-Fenac Synermed Pharmaceuticals Ltd Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 40.00
D-Fenac Synermed Pharmaceuticals Ltd Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 90.00
Nudiclo Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 100mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 262.00

Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism, pain following dental surgery, dysmenorrhoea, gout, painful muscular and skeletal conditions.
Precautions
Contra-Indications
Side Effects
Dosage Orally: 75-150mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Deep I.M into the gluteal muscle: 75mg OD or BD (post operative and acute exacerbations of pain). Maximum total dose by any route is 150mg. Children: 1 year or over with juvenile arthritis: 1-3mg/kg daily orally or through rectal route. For paediatric drops: Children over 12 years; 0.5-2mg/kg daily in two divided doses (max. 3mg/kg daily). Not recommended for children under 12 months. Adults especially elderly patients: 100 drops 2-3 times daily (=1 1⁄2 teaspoonfuls).
Pregnancy Category Category C
Pregnancy Category Description Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible
Drug Category DRUGS ACTING ON CNS
Drug Sub-Category Analgesics, Antipyretics & NSAIDS

2. Diclofenac potassium / Paracetamol / Chlorzoxazone
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Spastic Pain
Precautions 102
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Doloact-MR Ochoa Laboratories Ltd. Medisel Kenya Ltd 50mg/250mg/500mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 2,029.00
Admol MR Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Harley's Limited 50mg/325mg/250mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 1,090.00
Flamacor Coral Laboratories Ltd Signature Healthcare Limited 50mg/500mg/250mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 490.00

3. Diclofenac sodium/ Paracetamol / Chlorzoxazone
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Spastic Pain
Precautions 102
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Flamchek MR Indoco Remedies Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 50mg/325mg/250mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 578.00
Flamoryl Household Pharmaceuticals Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd 50mg/325mg/250mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 130.00
Maxigesic forte Plethico Pharma Beta Healthcare International Ltd 50mg/325mg/250mg 6 Tablet per tablet KES 87.00
Powergesic Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. 50mg/500mg/500mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 2,320.00
Powergesic Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. 30gm gel KES 1,970
Zorf plus Cipla Ltd. Lords Healthcare Ltd. 50mg/500mg/500mg 18 Tablet per tablet KES 287.50
Lobak Beta Healthcare International Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 50mg/325mg/250mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 110.00
Lobak Beta Healthcare International Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 50mg/325mg/250mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 680.00

3. Diclofenac Sodium

Orally: 75-150mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Deep I.M into the gluteal muscle: 75mg OD or BD

Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Adiflam Leben Laboratories PVT Limited Harley's Limited 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 40.00
Adiflam Leben Laboratories PVT Limited Harley's Limited 25mg 1 Injection per ampoule KES 5.00
Clofenac Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd ACE Pharmaceuticals Ltd 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 200.00
Clofenac Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd ACE Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 300.00
Clofenac Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd ACE Pharmaceuticals Ltd 75mg 10 Injection per ampoule KES 125.00
Clofenac Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd ACE Pharmaceuticals Ltd 0.10% 5ml eye drops per ml KES 76.00
Cosflam Cosmos Limited. Cosmos Limited 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 200.00
Cosflam Cosmos Limited. Cosmos Limited 100mg 20 Tablet per tablet KES 100.00
Cosflam Cosmos Limited. Cosmos Limited 75mg 20 Injection per ampoule KES 125.00
Diclo-denk Denk Pharma Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 681.67
Diclo-denk Denk Pharma Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 100mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 622.91
Diclo-denk Denk Pharma Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 100mg 10 Suppositories KES 588.00
Diclo-denk Denk Pharma Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 75mg 10 Injection per ampoule KES 857.96
Diclofen-SR Fourts PVT Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 132
Diclonac Lupin Laboratories Wessex Pharmaceuticals Limited 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 112
Diclonac Lupin Laboratories Wessex Pharmaceuticals Limited 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 250
Diclonac Lupin Laboratories Wessex Pharmaceuticals Limited 75mg 20 Injection per ampoule KES 274
Diclonac Lupin Laboratories Wessex Pharmaceuticals Limited 20g gel KES 46
Diclonac Lupin Laboratories Wessex Pharmaceuticals Limited 30gm gel KES 50
Dicofen Medreich PLC Sky Healthcare Limited 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 150
DyclofenaC-TR Maxim Consumer range Maxim Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 1,500
Dyclomax GlaxoSmithkline GlaxoSmithKline 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 172.80
Dyclomax GlaxoSmithkline GlaxoSmithKline 100mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 115.20
Lofnac GVS Labs (See also Bliss GVS) Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 40.00
Lofnac GVS Labs (See also Bliss GVS) Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd 50mg 10 Suppositories KES 145.00
Lofnac GVS Labs (See also Bliss GVS) Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 10 Suppositories KES 165.00
Olfen Acino – Switzerland Goodman Agencies Ltd 50mg 20 Tablet per tablet KES 820.00
Olfen Acino – Switzerland Goodman Agencies Ltd 50mg 10 Suppositories KES 782.00
Olfen Acino – Switzerland Goodman Agencies Ltd 100mg 10 Suppositories KES 742.00
Olfen Acino – Switzerland Goodman Agencies Ltd 75mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,150.00
Osteoflam Indoco Remedies Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 100.00
Osteoflam Indoco Remedies Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 75mg 30ml Injection per vial KES 100.00
Rheumac Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 42.00
Rheumac Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 50mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 350.00
Rheumac Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 96.00
Rheumac Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 100mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 700.00
Rheumac Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 25mg 1 Injection per vial KES 6.00
Subsyde-CR Raptakos, Brett & Co. Ltd. Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 10 Capsule per capsule KES 160.00
Ultrafen Beximco Pharma Madawa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 800.00
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 50mg 20 Tablet per tablet KES 1,168.95
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 75mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 2,339.30
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 100mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 2,437.00
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 7,796.00
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 12.5mg 10 Suppositories KES 575.00
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 25mg 10 Suppositories KES 497.00
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 50mg 10 Suppositories KES 780.00
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 100mg 5 Suppositories KES 780.00
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 75mg 5 Injection per vial KES 1,452.00
Diclogen Agio Pharmaceuticals Limited Surgilinks Ltd. 1% 20g gel KES 42.00
Diclogen Agio Pharmaceuticals Limited Surgilinks Ltd. 1% 30gm gel KES 70.00
Dinac Universal Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Europa Healthcare Ltd. 30 Capsule per capsule KES 595
Carefenac Synermed Pharmaceuticals Ltd Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 65.00
Carefenac Synermed Pharmaceuticals Ltd Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 75mg 10 Injection per vial KES 60.00
Clofen Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 60.00
Clofen Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 50mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 350.00
Clofenac Hovid SDN BHD Namm Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 300.00
Diclofenac sodium Laborate Harley's Limited 75mg 1 Injection per vial KES 5.00
Diclogen Retard Agio Pharmaceuticals Limited Pharma Specialities Ltd. 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 182.00
Dinac Retard Universal Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 109.00
Dynapar Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Harley's Limited 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 114.00
Dynapar Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Harley's Limited 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 340.00
Dynapar Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Harley's Limited 75mg 5ml Injection per vial KES 382.00
Dynapar AQ PFS Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Harley's Limited 75mg 1 Injection per vial KES 382.00
Elfenac Elys Chemicals Industries Ltd. Elys Chemical Industries Ltd. 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 100.00
Elfenac Elys Chemicals Industries Ltd. Elys Chemical Industries Ltd. 50mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 350.00
Maxiclofenac TR Navana Pharmaceuticals Maxim Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 100 Capsule per capsule KES 750.00
Prodiclo Prism Life Sciences Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd 75mg 3ml Injection per vial KES 6.00
Remethan Remedica Ltd. Twokay Chemicals Ltd 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 400.00
Velredin Prism Life Sciences Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd 50mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 25.00
Velredin Prism Life Sciences Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 50.00
Voltaren Novartis Consumers Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 50mg 20 Tablet per tablet KES 1,168.95
Voltamed Medico Remedies Pv t. Ltd. Harley's Limited 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 70.00
Acecor Coral Laboratories Ltd Signature Healthcare Limited 1% 30gm gel KES 200.00
Clonac gel Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 1.16% 30gm gel KES 40.00
Gel Acino – Switzerland Goodman Agencies Ltd 1% 20g gel KES 344.00

Diclofenac Sodium Brands

Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism, pain following dental surgery, dysmenorrhoea, gout, painful muscular and skeletal conditions.
Precautions Hepatic and renal impairment, elderly, diabetes, diuretic therapy and abscess.
Contra-Indications Peptic ulcer, asthma, pregnancy, children under 2 years, and hypersensitivity to diclofenac.
Side Effects GIT disturbances, GIT ulceration, headache, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, taste alteration, blood dyscrasia, renal, hepatic disorders.
Dosage Orally: 75-150mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Deep I.M into the gluteal muscle: 75mg OD or BD (post operative and acute exacerbations of pain). Maximum total dose by any route is 150mg. Children: 1 year or over with juvenile arthritis: 1-3mg/kg daily orally or through rectal route.
Pregnancy Category Category C
Pregnancy Category Description Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible
Drug Category DRUGS ACTING ON CNS
Drug Sub-Category Analgesics, Antipyretics & NSAIDS
4. Diclofenac Sodium gel
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Diclo spray Cipla Ltd. Lords Healthcare Ltd. 1% 100ml spray KES 299.00
Diclogen Gel Agio Pharmaceuticals Limited Surgilinks Ltd. 100mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 156
Diclogen Gel Agio Pharmaceuticals Limited Surgilinks Ltd. 1% 20g gel KES 39
Diclogen Gel Agio Pharmaceuticals Limited Surgilinks Ltd. 1% 30gm gel KES 52
Diclokant Gel S.kant Healthcare C.Mehta & Co Ltd. 1% 20g gel KES 30.00
Diclomed Gel Medivet Products Ltd Medivet Products Ltd. 1% 20g gel KES POR
Diclomol Gel Win-Medicare Europa Healthcare Ltd. 1% 20g gel KES 175.00
Diclon Gel OSS-Chemie k Ltd Njimia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 1% 20g gel KES 34.00
Dinac Gel Universal Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Europa Healthcare Ltd. 1% 50gm gel KES 70.00
Dynapar Gel Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Europa Healthcare Ltd. 1% 30gm gel KES 124.00
Olfen Gel Mepha Goodman Agencies Ltd 1% 20g gel KES 234
Olfen Gel Mepha Goodman Agencies Ltd 1% 50gm gel KES 396
Rheuma Gel E-Denk OHG Omaera Pharmaceuticals Ltd 1% 20g gel KES 377.00
Rheumarene Sedico Pharmaceuticals Three Pyramids Company Limited 1% 20g gel KES 124.00
Subsyde Gel Raptakos, Brett & Co. Ltd. Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd 1% 15gm gel KES 130.00
Voltaren Emulgel Novartis Consumers Harley's Limited 1% 50gm gel KES 452
Rheumac gel Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 60ml Syrup per 5ML KES 50
Rheumac gel Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 100ml Syrup per 5ML KES 75
Rheumac gel Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 1% 20g gel KES 25.00

Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Pain, inflammation and swelling cases of osteoarthritis, soft tissue, rheumatic disorders, sports, and accidental injuries.
Precautions Contact with open wounds, eyes and mucous membrane should be avoided
Dosage Applied 3-5 times daily
Drug Category DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
Drug Sub-Category Dermatological Stimulants

5. Diclofenac sodium/ Paracetamol / Chlorzoxazone
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Spastic Pain
Precautions 102
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Flamchek MR Indoco Remedies Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 50mg/325mg/250mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 578.00
Flamoryl Household Pharmaceuticals Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd 50mg/325mg/250mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 130.00
Maxigesic forte Plethico Pharma Beta Healthcare International Ltd 50mg/325mg/250mg 6 Tablet per tablet KES 87.00
Powergesic Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. 50mg/500mg/500mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 2,320.00
Powergesic Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. 30gm gel KES 1,970
Zorf plus Cipla Ltd. Lords Healthcare Ltd. 50mg/500mg/500mg 18 Tablet per tablet KES 287.50
Lobak Beta Healthcare International Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 50mg/325mg/250mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 110.00
Lobak Beta Healthcare International Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 50mg/325mg/250mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 680.00

6. Diclofenac /Methyl Salicylate/ Linseed Oil/Menthol gel
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Powergesic Plus Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. 1.16%/ 10% /3%/5% 30gm gel KES 215.00

Diclofenac /Methyl Salicylate/ Linseed Oil/Menthol gel
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Pain, inflammation and swelling cases of osteoarthritis, soft tissue, rheumatic disorders, sports, and accidental injuries.
Drug Category DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
Drug Sub-Category Dermatological Stimulants
7. Diclofenac /Methyl Salicylate/Menthol gel
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Clonac-MS Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 1.16% / 6% /5% 20g gel KES 40.00
Diclofenac /Methyl Salicylate/Menthol gel
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Pain, inflammation and swelling cases of osteoarthritis, soft tissue, rheumatic disorders, sports, and accidental injuries.
Drug Category DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
Drug Sub-Category Dermatological Stimulants
8. Diclofenac /Methyl Salicylate gel
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Pain, inflammation and swelling cases of osteoarthritis, soft tissue, rheumatic disorders, sports, and accidental injuries.
Drug Category DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
Drug Sub-Category Dermatological Stimulants
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price