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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Difene

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Question : what is an alternative to difene which can be bought over the counter
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Diclofenac Sodium

Detailed Answer:
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Difene (Diclofenac) was once issued over the counter in UK. Oral Difene tablets, which are used for short-term pain relief, will no longer be available as an over-the-counter (OTC) pharmacy medicine in the UK from 15 January 2015 because of a small risk of heart problems, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced.

I suggest you to buy Ibuprofen or Naproxen which is also for the same pain relief.

Hope this answers.
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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Difene

Brief Answer: Diclofenac Sodium Detailed Answer: Hello, Difene (Diclofenac) was once issued over the counter in UK. Oral Difene tablets, which are used for short-term pain relief, will no longer be available as an over-the-counter (OTC) pharmacy medicine in the UK from 15 January 2015 because of a small risk of heart problems, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced. I suggest you to buy Ibuprofen or Naproxen which is also for the same pain relief. Hope this answers.