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Medicines diclofenac sodiumQuestion & answer

diclofenac sodium · Medicine question

Does Diclomax SR containing diclofenac sodium contain lactose?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, Diclomax SR containing diclofenac sodium contains lactose as an excipient.

Sources for this answer

Diclomax SRGalen Limited · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 14Document updated 26 August 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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