Patients with a history of or active or suspected gastro-intestinal ulcers or bleeding.
Patients who have previously shown hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis) to diclofenac sodium, aspirin of other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Hypersensitivity to the excipients sodium metabisulphite, benzyl alcohol, propylene glycol, mannitol.
Specifically for iv use: Concomitant NSAID or anticoagulant use (including low dose heparin).
History of haemorrhagic diathesis, a history of confirmed or suspected cerebrovascular bleeding.
Operations associated with a high risk of haemorrhage.
A history of asthma.
Moderate or severe renal impairment (serum creatinine >160mol/l). Hypovolaemia or dehydration from any cause.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation: Insufficient data are available as yet on the use of Dicloran ampoules during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, their use is not recommended during pregnancy.