When you want to take the plaster or patch off, it helps to moisten it with some water first. Once you have taken it off, wash the affected skin and rub it gently in circular movements to remove any leftover glue. If you forget to take diclofenac, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time. This medicinal product contains fragrance with benzyl alcohol (0.15 mg/g, E1519), citral, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, d-limonene and linalool which may cause allergic reactions. If your doctor prescribes diclofenac for your child, they'll use your child's weight to work out the right dose for them. You're less likely to have side effects with diclofenac gel or plasters. This is because less medicine gets into your body. But you may still get the same side effects, especially if you use a lot on a large area of skin.

When the gel is applied on large areas of skin and over a prolonged period, the possibility of systemic undesirable effects (e.g. renal, hepatic or gastrointestinal undesirable effects, systemic hypersensitivity reactions) - as they occur possibly after systemic administration of diclofenac-containing medicinal products cannot be excluded. headaches – make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask your pharmacist to recommend an alternative painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking diclofenac. Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe. Absorption amounts to about 6 % of the applied dose of diclofenac after topical application of 2.5 g diclofenac gel on 500 cm² skin, determined by measuring total renal elimination of diclofenac and its hydroxylated metabolites, compared with the oral administration of diclofenac sodium. Due to a depot-effect in the skin, there is a delayed and prolonged release of active substance into the underlying tissue and the plasma. Under occlusive conditions (10 hours), percutaneous absorption of diclofenac in adults can be increased three-fold (serum concentration).It's not possible to say that complementary medicines or herbal remedies are safe to take with diclofenac. Wash your hands before and after using the medicine. Also clean around your anus with mild soap and water, rinse and pat dry. you have severe indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhoea – these can be signs of an ulcer or inflammation in your stomach or gut skin being more sensitive to sunlight – stay out of bright sun and use a high factor sun cream (SPF 15 or above), even on cloudy days. Do not use a sunlamp or sunbeds. The total systemic clearance of diclofenac from plasma is 263 ± 56 ml/min. The terminal plasma half-life is 1-2 hours. Four of the metabolites, including the two active ones, also have short plasma half-lives of 1-3 hours. One metabolite, 3'¬hydroxy-4'-methoxy-diclofenac, has a longer half-life but is virtually inactive. Diclofenac and its metabolites are excreted mainly in the urine.

The systemic concentration of diclofenac is lower after topical administration, compared to oral formulations. With reference to experience from treatment with NSAIDs with systemic uptake, the following is recommended: Diclofenac is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:Gently push the suppository into your anus with the pointed end first. It needs to go in about 3 centimetres (1 inch). If you have pain all the time, your doctor may recommend slow-release diclofenac tablets or capsules. You'll usually take these either once a day in the evening, or twice a day. If you're taking slow-release diclofenac twice a day, leave a gap of 10 to 12 hours between your doses. How to take tablets and capsules