Diclofenac Sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It can be used to treat: Inflammation of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute gout and ankylosing spondylitis. Back pain. Sprains, strains, sport injuries, dislocations and fractures. Conditions affecting the tendons such as tendonitis. Mild pain. Do not take Diclofenac Sodium: If you’re allergic to the active substance or any other component of this medicine. If you’re allergic to other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including acetylsalicylic acid. If you have or ever had a stomach or duodenal (peptic) ulcer, or bleeding in the digestive tract. If you have had stomach or bowel problems after you have taken other nsaids. If you have severe liver or kidney failure. If you have severe heart problems. If you ever had a stroke, heart attack, or vessels problems. In the last 3 months of pregnancy. How to take Diclofenac Sodium : Take as indicated by your doctor. Take with or right after a meal. The usual dosing is 25 – 50 mg, 2 or 3 times daily. For children older than 1 year of age, the dose is 1-3 mg/kg/day divided in 2 or 3 doses.