The intramuscular injection is used to treat a number of painful conditions including: • acute back pain • attacks of gout • pain caused by gallstones or kidney stones • pain due to osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis • pain caused by injuries, acute trauma and fractures • pain following surgery.
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild-to-moderate pain, and helps to relieve symptoms of arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.