Generality
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used in the treatment of inflammatory and painful conditions of various kinds.
Diclofenac - Chemical Structure
Diclofenac is available in numerous pharmaceutical formulations, suitable for different routes of administration (oral, parenteral, ocular, rectal and cutaneous).
From a chemical point of view, diclofenac belongs to the category of acetic acid derivatives.