Rectal administration only.
Keep the hands clean before and after inserting the drug.
Remove the suppository out of blister.
The suitable position: the patient lies on one side, one leg bent.
Thumb and index finger hold the pill, gently insert the tip of the tablet into the rectum.
The drug shouldn't be inserted deeply, it should be inserted to be suitable with the length of suppository.
Keep the position constant within 15 minutes.
Adults: one suppository daily.
Elderly patients: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be used with particular caution in such patients who, generally, are more prone to adverse reactions. In particular, it is recommended that the lowest effective dosage be used in frail, elderly patients or those with a low body weight (see also Precautions) and the patient should be monitored for GI bleeding during NSAID therapy.
Renal impairment: Diclofenac is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment. No specific studies have been carried out in patients with renal impairment, therefore, no specific dose adjustment recommendations can be made. Caution is advised when administering diclofenac to patients with mild to moderate renal impairment.
Hepatic impairment: Diclofenac is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment. No specific studies have been carried out in patients with hepatic impairment, therefore, no specific dose adjustment recommendations can be made. Caution is advised when administering diclofenac to patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment.
Children (aged 1-12 years): Suppositories are not suitable for children.