What are the efficacy and effects of diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets?
Dec 03, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Feng
Introduction
As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the efficacy and effects of sodium diclofenac sustained-release tablets mainly include anti-inflammatory analgesia, relieving rheumatic and bone disorders, reducing postoperative pain, fever reduction, and improving symptoms of acute gout. The tablet should be swallowed whole and not chewed. Patients with gastrointestinal ulcers or hypersensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not use this medication. Long-term use requires regular monitoring of liver and kidney function, and the drug must be used strictly according to medical instructions.
As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), the efficacy and effects of sodium diclofenac sustained-release tablets mainly include anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions, relieving rheumatic and bone diseases, reducing postoperative pain, lowering fever, and improving symptoms of acute gout. Specific details are as follows:
1. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic: By inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, it reduces inflammatory responses and relieves mild to severe pain such as headaches, toothaches, and dysmenorrhea. The effect is direct and rapid in onset.
2. Relief of rheumatic and bone diseases: Effective in alleviating joint swelling, pain, and stiffness caused by conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It improves joint mobility and reduces inflammatory damage to joints.
3. Reduction of postoperative pain: Helps block pain signal transmission following surgical procedures, decreasing pain intensity and assisting patients in smoothly recovering during the postoperative period.
4. Fever reduction: Acts on the body's temperature regulation center to lower elevated body temperature, making it suitable for fever caused by bacterial or viral infections.
5. Improvement of acute gout symptoms: Rapidly relieves symptoms of acute gouty arthritis, such as redness, heat, and severe joint pain; suppresses inflammation spread, and creates favorable conditions for subsequent treatment.
This medication should be swallowed whole and not chewed. It is contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal ulcers or those allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Long-term use requires regular monitoring of liver and kidney function, and the drug must be used strictly according to medical instructions.
