Is Clofenac NAFDAC-registered?

Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 2 Clofenac registrations, one per strength or presentation: 50 mg — 04-3873 (Expired); 50 mg — 04-3211 (Active). Check the number printed on your pack against its own listing — listings can lag renewals, so confirm current status on the official Greenbook.

What is Clofenac used for?

Clofenac is a brand of Diclofenac (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)). Back pain — one of the most common reasons Nigerians seek diclofenac, especially those involved in manual labour, driving, or prolonged sitting See the full Diclofenac guide for dosage, side effects, and warnings.

Clofenac

A Diclofenac brand by Phamatex Nigeria Limited — tablet, made in Malaysia.

NAFDAC registration

Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 2 Clofenac registrations — one per strength or presentation. Check the number on your pack against its own line:

50 mg“Expired”
04-3873View this registration on the Greenbook →
50 mgActive
04-3211View this registration on the Greenbook →

Listings can lag renewals — confirm the current status on the official Greenbook before buying.

Check “Clofenac” in the NAFDAC checker (shows every registration)

Clofenac at a glance

Generic name: Diclofenac
Manufacturer: Phamatex Nigeria Limited
Made by (factory): Hovid Bhd
Form: Tablet
Strength: 50 mg· 60 makers
Made in: Malaysia
NAFDAC reg. no.: 2 registrations

Clofenac price in Nigeria

We hold no Clofenac listing of our own. Across all Diclofenac products, online pharmacy listings ranged from ₦3,750 to ₦46,700 (median ₦15,640) as of September 2026.

Figures cover Diclofenac products across brands and pack sizes, sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.

About Diclofenac

Diclofenac is a powerful non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is widely used across Nigeria for the treatment of pain, inflammation, and swelling. It is one of the most commonly administered drugs in Nigerian hospitals, clinics, and health centres, particularly in its injectable form. If you have ever visited a hospital in Nigeria for severe pain — whether from back pain, post-surgery discomfort, or a sports injury — there is a good chance you were given a diclofenac injection (commonly referred to as 'Voltaren injection' by many healthcare workers and patients). The drug is known by popular brand names including Voltaren, Clofen, Olfen, and Diclogesic.

Read the full Diclofenac guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.

Frequently asked questions

Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: August 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated September 2026.