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Voveran SR<\/strong> \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 diclofenac sodium 75 mg sustained-release tablet<\/strong>, one of the most widely used oral NSAIDs worldwide. It provides 8–12 hours of anti-inflammatory action<\/strong> from a single dose, typically taken once or twice daily<\/strong> with food. Voveran SR is strongly effective for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute musculoskeletal injuries, and post-operative pain, but has a higher cardiovascular risk profile than ibuprofen and should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest clinically reasonable time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \ud83d\udce6 \u039a\u03ac\u03b8\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03cd\u03c0\u03c4\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03a0\u03bf\u03bb\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u0395\u03b3\u03b3\u03cd\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2 \u0395\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae\u03c2<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 \u03b5\u03ac\u03bd \u03c4\u03bf \u03b4\u03ad\u03bc\u03b1 \u03c3\u03b1\u03c2 \u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03c6\u03c4\u03ac\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9 \u03b5\u03bd\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 20 \u03b5\u03c1\u03b3\u03ac\u03c3\u03b9\u03bc\u03c9\u03bd \u03b7\u03bc\u03b5\u03c1\u03ce\u03bd, \u03c4\u03bf \u03b5\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03c5\u03bc\u03b5.<\/p>\n \u03a4\u03b1 \u03b3\u03b5\u03bd\u03cc\u03c3\u03b7\u03bc\u03b1 \u03c6\u03ac\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1\u03ba\u03ac \u03bc\u03b1\u03c2 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03ad\u03c1\u03c7\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03c2 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c0\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03bf\u03cd\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd WHO-GMP \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c0\u03b1\u03b3\u03ba\u03bf\u03c3\u03bc\u03af\u03c9\u03c2 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03ba\u03c1\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae, \u03b1\u03c0\u03bb\u03ae \u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1 \u2014 \u03c7\u03c9\u03c1\u03af\u03c2 \u03cc\u03bd\u03bf\u03bc\u03b1 \u03c6\u03b1\u03c1\u03bc\u03ac\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf \u03b5\u03be\u03c9\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 \u03b4\u03ad\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2. \u039f\u03b9 \u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03c1\u03c9\u03bc\u03ad\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03ba\u03ac\u03c1\u03c4\u03b1 \u03b4\u03c1\u03bf\u03bc\u03bf\u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u03bf\u03cd\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03bc\u03ad\u03c3\u03c9 \u03c1\u03c5\u03b8\u03bc\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5 \u03b5\u03c0\u03b5\u03be\u03b5\u03c1\u03b3\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae (\u03bf\u03b9 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03ad\u03c2 \u03b5\u03ba\u03ba\u03b1\u03b8\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03bb\u03b1\u03bc\u03b2\u03ac\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd \u03c1\u03c5\u03b8\u03bc\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf \u03b5\u03c0\u03b5\u03be\u03b5\u03c1\u03b3\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae \u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03c1\u03c9\u03bc\u03ce\u03bd \u03bc\u03b5 \u03ba\u03ac\u03c1\u03c4\u03b1 \u2014 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c4\u03ad \u201cMedsBase\u201d \u03ae \u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03bf\u03b4\u03ae\u03c0\u03bf\u03c4\u03b5 \u03cc\u03bd\u03bf\u03bc\u03b1 \u03c6\u03b1\u03c1\u03bc\u03ac\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5). \u0393\u03af\u03bd\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b4\u03b5\u03ba\u03c4\u03ad\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03c1\u03c9\u03bc\u03ad\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03ba\u03c1\u03c5\u03c0\u03c4\u03bf\u03bd\u03bf\u03bc\u03af\u03c3\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03c1\u03b1\u03c0\u03b5\u03b6\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03ac SEPA. \u039a\u03ac\u03b8\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03cd\u03c0\u03c4\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03a0\u03bf\u03bb\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u0395\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae\u03c2 \u0395\u03be\u03b1\u03c3\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03af\u03c3\u03b5\u03ce\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b1\u03c2.<\/p>\n Voveran SR 75 mg<\/strong> is a sustained-release diclofenac sodium tablet manufactured by Novartis. Diclofenac is one of the most potent oral NSAIDs in routine clinical use — roughly twice as strong per milligram as ibuprofen — and the sustained-release formulation smooths out plasma levels to give 8 to 12 hours of cover from a single dose. This is particularly useful in chronic inflammatory pain where round-the-clock relief is needed.<\/p>\n Voveran SR is a cornerstone of pain management in European and Asian cardiology, orthopaedic, rheumatology, and general practice. It is on the WHO Essential Medicines List and remains one of the most prescribed NSAIDs worldwide despite its known cardiovascular concerns, reflecting its strong anti-inflammatory effect and broad evidence base.<\/p>\n Diclofenac is a non-selective NSAID<\/strong> — it blocks both COX-1<\/strong> (which maintains stomach lining, platelet function, and kidney perfusion) and COX-2<\/strong> (which is upregulated at sites of inflammation). This broad action explains both its strong anti-inflammatory effect and its well-known gastrointestinal and renal side-effect profile.<\/p>\n The therapeutic chain of events is the same for every NSAID:<\/p>\n Because prostaglandins also protect the stomach lining, regulate kidney blood flow, and influence platelet function, the same mechanism that relieves pain is also responsible for the main NSAID side effects: stomach irritation, fluid retention, high blood pressure, and (in some individuals) kidney stress.<\/p>\n Adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n Swallow the SR tablet whole with a glass of water, with or after food. Do not crush, break, or chew<\/strong> — this destroys the sustained-release matrix and causes a rapid release of the full 75 mg dose, greatly increasing GI and cardiovascular risk.<\/p>\n Space the two daily doses roughly 12 hours apart (e.g. 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.). If you forget a dose, take it when you remember unless your next dose is due within 4 hours — in that case skip it.<\/p>\n GI safety — read this before the first dose.<\/strong> Every NSAID, including Voveran SR, carries a real risk of gastritis, peptic ulcer, and upper-GI bleeding. The risk is highest in patients over 65, in those with prior ulcer disease, and in anyone also taking low-dose aspirin, corticosteroids, SSRIs, or anticoagulants. Take Voveran SR with food<\/em>, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest reasonable time<\/em>, and ask your doctor about co-prescribing a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole, pantoprazole) if you need it for more than 2–4 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Diclofenac-specific:<\/strong> Particular caution in patients with established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, or congestive heart failure — the European Medicines Agency and NICE consider diclofenac to carry cardiovascular risks similar to selective COX-2 inhibitors. In these groups, naproxen or ibuprofen (<1,200 mg\/day) are usually preferred.<\/p>\n All NSAIDs (except low-dose aspirin) carry some increase in the risk of heart attack and stroke, and can worsen heart failure. The risk is dose- and duration-dependent and is generally highest with COX-2 selective agents and with diclofenac. Patients with established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, or uncontrolled hypertension should use non-selective NSAIDs (ibuprofen or naproxen) at the lowest effective dose, or use paracetamol instead where possible.<\/p>\n NSAIDs reduce renal prostaglandin production, which can cause salt and water retention, raise blood pressure, and — in vulnerable patients — cause acute kidney injury. High-risk groups are the elderly, patients on ACE inhibitors\/ARBs plus diuretics (the “triple whammy”), anyone dehydrated (vomiting, diarrhoea, heat, heavy exercise), and those with pre-existing CKD. Stop the NSAID and seek medical review if you develop reduced urine output, swelling, or unexplained weight gain.<\/p>\n Common (1–10%):<\/strong><\/p>\n \u03a3\u03c0\u03ac\u03bd\u03b9\u03b1 \u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac \u03c3\u03b7\u03bc\u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u03a3\u03c0\u03ac\u03bd\u03b9\u03b1:<\/strong> severe hepatotoxicity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, aseptic meningitis. Stop Voveran SR and seek urgent review if you develop yellowing of the skin\/eyes, severe abdominal pain, blood in stools or vomit, or a blistering rash.<\/p>\n \u0397 MedsBase \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c6\u03ad\u03c1\u03b5\u03b9 \u03c0\u03b1\u03b3\u03ba\u03cc\u03c3\u03bc\u03b9\u03b1 \u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae \u03b3\u03b9\u03b1 \u03ba\u03ac\u03b8\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b1. \u039f\u03b9 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b5\u03c2 \u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03ba\u03c1\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c6\u03c4\u03ac\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd \u03c3\u03b5 \u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b5\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03b5\u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc \u03c3\u03ae\u03bc\u03b1 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae. \u0395\u03ac\u03bd \u03b7 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c4\u03b9\u03bc\u03ce\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03b7 \u03b4\u03cc\u03c3\u03b7 \u03ae \u03c4\u03bf \u03bc\u03ad\u03b3\u03b5\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 \u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1\u03c2 \u03c3\u03b1\u03c2 \u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03b8\u03ad\u03c3\u03b9\u03bc\u03bf, \u03b5\u03c0\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03b9\u03bd\u03c9\u03bd\u03ae\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03b5\u03be\u03c5\u03c0\u03b7\u03c1\u03ad\u03c4\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7 \u03c0\u03b5\u03bb\u03b1\u03c4\u03ce\u03bd \u03b3\u03b9\u03b1 \u03b5\u03ba\u03c4\u03b9\u03bc\u03ce\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03bf \u03c7\u03c1\u03cc\u03bd\u03bf \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03ac\u03b4\u03bf\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2.<\/p>\n \u0399\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03af\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7 \u03b5\u03c5\u03b8\u03c5\u03bd\u03ce\u03bd.<\/strong> The information on this page is provided for general education only. It is not a substitute for advice from your own doctor or pharmacist. NSAIDs have well-documented gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal risks — please talk to a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing therapy, especially if you have a history of ulcer disease, heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, or are pregnant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Voveran SR (diclofenac sodium 75 mg sustained-release) is used for chronic pain and inflammation — osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative pain, renal colic, and acute gout.<\/p>\n Onset of pain relief is typically 1–2 hours. Because it is sustained release, the peak is broader but slower than immediate-release diclofenac. Anti-inflammatory effect builds over 1–2 weeks of regular dosing.<\/p>\n The sustained-release form smooths out peak plasma levels, which may slightly reduce GI upset, but the total daily exposure and long-term risk profile is the same. Cardiovascular and renal risks are driven by total dose and duration, not formulation.<\/p>\n Yes. Paracetamol acts on different pathways and is safe to combine with diclofenac. This combination is commonly used for moderate post-operative and musculoskeletal pain.<\/p>\n Yes — always take with food or milk. This reduces gastric irritation. Never take on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n Light social drinking is usually tolerated. Regular or heavy alcohol use sharply raises the risk of gastritis and GI bleeding with any NSAID and should be avoided.<\/p>\n Diclofenac carries cardiovascular risks comparable to selective COX-2 inhibitors. Patients with established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, or heart failure should generally choose naproxen or low-dose ibuprofen instead. Discuss with your doctor before starting.<\/p>\n No. The sustained-release matrix must stay intact. Crushing releases the full 75 mg at once, which causes a large, fast peak and increases GI and cardiovascular risk.<\/p>\n Long-term therapy is possible in chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis but should be at the lowest effective dose, always with a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole, pantoprazole) for GI protection, and with regular review of blood pressure, kidney function, and liver enzymes.<\/p>\n Voveran SR should be avoided after 20 weeks of pregnancy and is absolutely contraindicated in the third trimester. In the first and second trimesters, use only under specialist advice, and prefer paracetamol when possible.<\/p>\n Voveran SR is diclofenac alone in a sustained-release form. 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What Is Voveran SR Used For?<\/h2>\n
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How Does Diclofenac Work?<\/h2>\n
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Voveran SR Dosing<\/h2>\n
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Who Should Not Take Voveran SR?<\/h2>\n
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Renal (kidney) safety<\/h3>\n
Common Side Effects of Voveran SR<\/h2>\n
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Voveran SR vs Voveran IR and Topical Forms<\/h2>\n
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What is Voveran SR used for?<\/h3>\n
How long does Voveran SR take to work?<\/h3>\n
Is Voveran SR safer than immediate-release diclofenac?<\/h3>\n
Can I take Voveran SR with paracetamol?<\/h3>\n
Should I take Voveran SR with food?<\/h3>\n
Can I drink alcohol while taking Voveran SR?<\/h3>\n
Is Voveran SR safe if I have heart disease?<\/h3>\n
Can I crush or break the Voveran SR tablet?<\/h3>\n
Is it safe to take Voveran SR long-term?<\/h3>\n
Can I take Voveran SR in pregnancy?<\/h3>\n
What is the difference between Voveran SR and Dynapar?<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2705 Reduces inflammation
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