what is volyaren-xr 100mg tab used for?


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GENERIC NAME: diclofenac
BRAND NAMES: Voltaren, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) effective in treating fever, pain, and inflammation in the body. As a group, NSAIDs are non-narcotic relievers of mild to moderate pain of many causes, including injury, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Since the response to different NSAIDs varies from patient to patient, it is not unusual for a doctor to try different NSAIDs for any given condition.

The extended release tablets (100mg) are called Voltaren-XR.

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Could you possibly mean Voltaren XR? If so, its an anti-inflammatory medication often used to treat arthritis, gout or injuries to joints.

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