Introduction
Brand name: Diclomate P
Generic composition: Diclofenac potassium + Paracetamol
Diclomate P is a fixed‑dose combination analgesic and anti‑inflammatory preparation containing diclofenac potassium (a fast‑acting NSAID) and paracetamol (an analgesic‑antipyretic). It is primarily used for the short‑term relief of mild to moderate pain such as headache, dental pain, musculoskeletal pain, menstrual pain, and post‑operative or post‑injury pain.
Key features
Diclofenac potassium provides rapid onset of action by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, reducing inflammation, swelling, and pain.
Paracetamol complements the effect by elevating the pain threshold and providing antipyretic action, with relatively better gastrointestinal tolerance compared with higher‑dose NSAIDs alone.
Indications
Acute musculoskeletal and joint pain
Post‑operative and post‑dental pain
Primary dysmenorrhoea
Other mild to moderate pain conditions where combination therapy is considered appropriate
