What it's used for
Diclofenac is used for the temporary relief of arthritis pain in specific areas such as the head, wrist, elbow, foot, ankle, and knee. It is not for immediate relief and may take up to 7 days to work.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The product may be used for up to 21 days unless otherwise directed by a doctor, and it is not intended for strains, sprains, bruises, or sports injuries.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Diclofenac may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin, with symptoms like hives, wheezing, blistering, or shock.
Common side effects
See full FDA prescribing information for the complete adverse reaction profile.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other everything else medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Diclofenac cost without insurance
Cash prices for Diclofenac without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Diclofenac is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications require a prescription from a licensed clinician.
Diclofenac dosage and administration
Directions Use up to 21 days unless directed by your doctor Not for strains, sprains, bruises or sports injuries. This product has not been shown to work for these types of injuries.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Common questions
Is diclofenac covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Diclofenac is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get diclofenac through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get a diclofenac prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does diclofenac cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for diclofenac vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Diclofenac is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get diclofenac?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of diclofenac are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of diclofenac?
Directions Use up to 21 days unless directed by your doctor Not for strains, sprains, bruises or sports injuries. This product has not been shown to work for these types of injuries. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
Diclofenac is $0 on the covered list
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