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What is the medicine diclofenac used for?
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Lots of stuff: Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. It's used for pain relief, fever reduction, arthritis pain.
Answered 6/1/2018
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Arthritis, pain,: reducing inflamation as it is an NSAID like ibuprofen or naproxen.
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