Usually, you can have a bowel movement after about 1 to 3 hours after using diclofenac sodium suppositories. But the exact time varies from person to person.
In clinical practice, diclofenac sodium suppository is a kind of anal plug drug with anti-inflammatory and analgesic, antipyretic effect. It is suitable for postoperative pain and fever caused by various reasons. It can be discharged after it has finished its pharmacological effect, usually 1~3 hours, but for patients who are slow to absorb the drug, they may need to use it for a longer period of time before they can have a bowel movement.
Contraindications for diclofenac sodium suppositories are those who are allergic to the product, those with hepatic failure, treatment of perioperative pain in coronary artery bypass graft surgery, those with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation due to the application of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, those with active peptic ulcers or bleeding, and patients with severe heart failure.
Its main adverse reactions include digestive system damage (such as dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea), neurological system damage (such as headache, dizziness), increased blood pressure, swelling and pain in the arms or legs.
It is recommended to use the drug under the supervision of a regular doctor to avoid adverse effects.