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NSAIDs and salicylatesCardiovascular

Diclofenac

Check the contraindications for the specific formulation.

Prescription options

Cardiovascular contraindications

Before use, check for heart failure, ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease. Consult the full contraindications for the formulation concerned.

Pre-use check

Check gastrointestinal, renal and cardiovascular risk, hypersensitivity and interactions. Ask about over-the-counter medicines. Do not combine two systemic NSAIDs.

Prescription options

Draft for your prescribing system. Check patient details, contraindications and medication safety before prescribing.

Diclofenac potassium for toothache

Product-specific example for an adult with toothache. This regimen applies to diclofenac potassium 25 mg coated tablets.

Checks before prescribing

Pay particular attention to cardiovascular contraindications, including NYHA class II–IV heart failure and established arterial vascular disease. KIMO advises against NSAID use after a dental procedure that causes bleeding in patients taking antithrombotics, even if antithrombotic therapy has been temporarily interrupted. Discuss over-the-counter NSAIDs as well. See When taking antithrombotics. Check gastrointestinal, renal and cardiovascular risk factors, pregnancy, hypersensitivity and interactions. Do not combine two NSAIDs. See Frailty, kidney or liver impairment.

  • R/ Diclofenac potassium 25 mg coated tablet

    Per dose
    25 mg by mouth (1 tablet)
    Frequency and interval in this example
    Repeat with at least 6 hours between dosing if necessary
    Maximum per 24 hours
    75 mg (3 tablets)
    Quantity in this draft
    Maximum 6 tablets

Duration in this example: 2 days. Stop earlier if the medicine is no longer needed. Reassess if pain relief is inadequate or pain worsens.

Sources for this topic

Reference for dentists on acute dental pain and pain after treatment.