Diclofenacdrug info
diclofenac sodium 50 MG / misoprostol 0.2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
What it is used for
Diclofenac sodium and misoprostol delayed-release tablets are indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications. For a list of factors that may increase the risk of NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications. Diclofenac sodium and misoprostol delayed-release tablets are a combination of diclofenac sodium, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and misoprostol, a prostaglandin-1 (PGE1) analog, indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective December 17, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Diclofenac sodium and misoprostol delayed-release tablets, USP are a combination product containing diclofenac sodium, an NSAID with analgesic properties, and misoprostol, a gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal protective prostaglandin-1 (PGE1) analog. Diclofenac sodium and misoprostol delayed-release tablets, USP are white to off-white, round, biconvex, and approximately 12.7 mm in diameter. Each 50 mg/ 200 mcg tablet consists of an enteric-coated core containing 50 mg diclofenac sodium (equivalent to 46.39 mg) surrounded by an outer mantel containing 200 mcg misoprostol. Each 75 mg/200 mcg tablet consists of an enteric-coated core containing 75 mg diclofenac sodium (equivalent to 69.58 mg) surrounded by an outer mantle containing 200 mcg misprostol. Diclofenac sodium is a phenylacetic acid derivative that is a white to off-white, virtually odorless, crystalline powder. Diclofenac sodium is freely soluble in methanol, soluble in ethanol, and practically insoluble in chloroform and in dilute acid. Diclofenac sodium is sparingly soluble in water. Its chemical formula and name are: C 14 H 10 Cl 2 NO 2 Na [M.W. = 318.14] 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl) amino] benzeneacetic acid, monosodium salt. Misoprostol is a water-soluble, viscous liquid that contains approximately equal amounts of two diastereomers. Its chemical formula and name are: C 22 H 38 O 5 [M.W. = 382.54] (±) methyl 11α,16-dihydroxy-16-methyl-9-oxoprost-13E-en-1- oate. Inactive ingredients in diclofenac sodium and misoprostol delayed-release tablets include: colloidal silicon dioxide; crospovidone; hypromellose; lactose; magnesium stearate; methacrylic acid copolymer; microcrystalline cellulose; polyethylene glycol; povidone (polyvidone) K-30; starch (corn); titanium dioxide; triethyl citrate; Carnauba Wax.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective December 17, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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