In 2019, Diclofenac has been shown to induce Hepatotoxicity at higher rates than other NSAIDs. A helpful link for more information: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5820561/

Upon medical advice Diclofenac can be prescribed. A helpful link to the BNF (Children) for more information: https://bnfc.nice.org.uk/drug/diclofenac-sodium.html#indicationsAndDoses

Diclofenac Potassium is more quickly absorbed into the circulation than Diclofenac Sodium; quicker absorption can be useful for immediate pain relief. Diclofenac Sodium is available in more forms of administration than Diclofenac Potassium, which can be useful for ease of use, depending on site of action.

Consult your doctor if your Sodium and Potassium levels are abnormal regarding choice of Diclofenac preparation.

For information on how to use different administrations of Diclofenac visit: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/diclofenac/

NSAID stands for 'Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug'. They are widely used medications to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high temperature.

There is currently limited evidence suggesting that NSAIDs should not be taken with COVID-19. However in view of the Cardiovascular Adverse effects of Diclofenac and COVID-19 Cardiovascular co-morbidities (both favoring blood clot formation), Diclofenac should not be recommended as the first line option to treat COVID-19 symptoms. Given high fevers and tendency to dehydration, NSAIDs should be avoided until patients are well hydrated to avoid acute kidney injury.

For more information:

https://www.nice.org.uk/advice/es23/resources/covid19-rapid-evidence-summary-acute-use-of-nonsteroidal-antiinflammatory-drugs-nsaids-for-people-with-or-at-risk-of-covid19-pdf-1158174128581

https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/368/bmj.m1185.full.pdf