Voltaren®/Betaren® (diclofenac sodium) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can reduce inflammation, pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis and other conditions. A type of enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX) helps create prostaglandins, which are the body’s natural chemicals that promote inflammation. When there are high levels of prostaglandins in an area of the body it becomes inflamed and painful. Diclofenac is a  COX inhibitor that can work to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling. Betaren require a doctor’s prescription.

Dosage

The precise dosage will depend on the specific condition being treated. Make sure to follow the instructions of the prescribing doctor and issuing pharmacist. Betaren should not be taken on an empty stomach. If a dose is missed, it can be taken within a few hours of the schedules time, but it should not be added to the next scheduled dose.