Diclofenac Safety Profile & Adverse Events

Safety Profile Overview

Potent NSAID available in oral, topical, and injectable forms. Topical formulation (Voltaren Gel) has improved GI safety profile versus oral administration.

Generic Name

diclofenac sodium

Brand Names

Voltaren, Cataflam

Therapeutic Class

NSAID

Manufacturer

Novartis

What Pharma Signal Tracks for Diclofenac

Adverse Events (FAERS) — All FDA Adverse Event Reporting System reports mentioning Diclofenac, including serious outcomes, hospitalizations, and deaths.
FDA Recalls — Class I, II, and III recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts related to Diclofenac products.
Label Changes — Boxed warning additions, new contraindications, dosing modifications, and safety-related labeling supplements.
Risk Score — Composite risk score (0–100) combining adverse event rates, recall history, and label severity with explainable breakdown.
Pharmacovigilance Signals — Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) analysis detecting disproportionate adverse reactions.
Trend Analysis — Monthly time series with anomaly detection for emerging safety signals.

Data Disclaimer: Pharma Signal aggregates data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) and other public regulatory sources. FAERS reports do not establish causation. Report counts may reflect prescription volume rather than relative safety. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

Get Diclofenac Safety Data via API

One API call returns adverse events, risk scores, recalls, and pharmacovigilance signals for Diclofenac.

curl "https://api.pharma-signal.com/drug/safety/diclofenac" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_key"

# Returns risk score, adverse event counts,
# serious/death rates, recalls, and signals

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