Morning - I have diclofenac 50mg prescribed in 2012 - is it still effective - need meds for gout?
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- 6 Mar 2016 by Murray Cunningham
- Updated
- 18 June 2017
- Topics
- gout, diclofenac, prescription
Responses (1)
suzanne66
19 Jun 2017
It would be safest to go to the pharmacy and purchase something fresh. Once a medicine has past its expiry date it may not work as well. You could alternatively see your doctor. In the case of an acute gout attack it is imperative that you start an effective treatment as soon as possible.
Further Information
- Diclofenac Information for Consumers
- Diclofenac Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Diclofenac (detailed)
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