Dec 9, 2025
Almiral (diclofenac sodium)
Drug Class:
NSAID (non-selective)
Indications:
pain
inflammation
fever
arthritis
renal colic
Doses:
50mg tabs
75mg/3ml ampoules (+lidocaine)
ADULT > 12 yrs:
up to 150mg/day as BID or TID
for RA, up to 225mg/day as BID or TID
CHILD > 1 yr:
1mg/kg up to TID (max 50mg/dose)
Side Effects:
Fluid retention (edema)
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Manufacturer:
Medochemie
Drug Store:
Al Hilal Drugstore
Contraindications:
Asthma
Cardiovascular disorders (hypertension)
Gastric acidity/ulcers
3rd trimester of pregnancy (early closure of ductus arteriosus)