Diclofenac-VOLFENAC-RETARD-100Mg -delayed releaseCOLLINS

Experience continuous, day-long relief from chronic pain and joint inflammation with Volfenac Retard 100mg. Manufactured by Productos Farmacéuticos Collins, this advanced formula utilizes a delayed-release (retard) mechanism to gradually liberate Diclofenaco Sódico into the system. By maintaining stable, prolonged therapeutic blood levels, it eliminates the need for frequent dosing, making it an excellent option for the long-term management of inflammatory joint conditions and musculoskeletal disorders.

Key Features

• 24-Hour Continuous Relief: The delayed-release formulation ensures the active ingredient is released slowly over time, providing a sustained analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect with just one daily dose.

• Aggressive Anti-Inflammatory Action: As a potent Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID), it actively inhibits cyclooxygenase ($COX$) enzymes to decrease the production of prostaglandins, which drive chronic swelling, joint stiffness, and deep tissue pain.

• Enhanced Patient Compliance: Eliminates the inconvenience of multi-dose schedules, reducing the risk of missed doses and ensuring uninterrupted pain control through the night and morning.

• Gastro-Protected Coating: Engineered to pass safely through the stomach before releasing its active components in the intestinal tract, helping to minimize immediate gastric irritation.

Common Indications for Use

Volfenac Retard is highly effective and widely prescribed for the symptomatic treatment of:

• Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis: Reducing chronic joint pain, swelling, tenderness, and morning stiffness.

• Ankylosing Spondylitis: Managing chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and large joints.

• Acute Musculoskeletal Disorders: Long-lasting relief for severe back pain, lumbago, sciatica, frozen shoulder, and tenosynovitis.

• Post-Traumatic Pain: Controlling ongoing inflammation and pain caused by severe sprains, strains, or dislocations.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Brand Name	Volfenac Retard
Active Ingredient	Diclofenaco Sódico 100 mg
Format	Delayed-Release / Prolonged-Action Tablets
Manufacturer	Collins (Productos Farmacéuticos Collins, S.A. de C.V.)
Classification	Long-Acting NSAID Antirheumatic / Analgesic

How to Take & Best Practices

• Dosing: Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, typically one 100mg tablet per day.

• Do Not Crush or Chew: Crucial Step: Delayed-release tablets must be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. Crushing, breaking, or chewing the tablet will destroy the specialized release mechanism, causing all the medication to release at once and increasing the risk of stomach irritation.

• Take with Food: To maximize gastrointestinal protection, it is best to take your daily tablet during or immediately following a full meal.

Important Safety Warnings & Precautions

Rx Only: This medication requires a valid prescription and must be taken under the routine supervision of a healthcare professional.

• Gastrointestinal & Cardiovascular Risks: Like all systemic NSAIDs, prolonged use carries an increased risk of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, as well as fluid retention and cardiovascular strain.

• Contraindications: Do not use if you have an active peptic ulcer, severe liver or kidney insufficiency, unmanaged high blood pressure, or a history of severe allergic reactions (such as asthma or hives) triggered by aspirin or other NSAIDs.

• Pregnancy Warning: Strictly contraindicated during the third trimester of pregnancy, as it can cause serious premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and complicate labor.

• Hydration: Ensure adequate daily fluid intake while taking this medication to support healthy renal function.

Storage: Keep the tablets in their original blister packaging. Store at room temperature not exceeding 30°C (86°F) in a dry place protected from direct heat and light. Keep entirely out of reach of children.