Voveran-D vs Zerodol: price, salt & differences
Voveran-D is diclofenac 50 mg and Zerodol is aceclofenac 100 mg – closely related NSAIDs for joint, muscle and dental pain with swelling. Aceclofenac is a newer cousin of diclofenac that is often described as a little gentler on the stomach at the usual dose, while diclofenac is far cheaper – ₹2.17 per tablet versus ₹6.72. Both need a prescription, must be taken after food and carry the same stomach, kidney and heart cautions, so ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Voveran-D
Diclofenac 50 mg · Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
MRP ₹21.74 for 10
₹2.17 / tablet
Diclofenac 50 mg detailsZerodol
Aceclofenac 100 mg · Ipca Laboratories Ltd
MRP ₹67.22 for 10
₹6.72 / tablet
Aceclofenac 100 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Voveran-D | Zerodol |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Diclofenac | Aceclofenac |
| Strength | 50 mg | 100 mg |
| Manufacturer | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
| Pack size | 10 tablets | 10 tablets |
| MRP | ₹21.74 for 10 tablets | ₹67.22 for 10 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹2.17 per tablet | ₹6.72 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | Pain and swelling from sprains, strains, fractures and sports injuries. | Joint pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis of the knees, hips and hands). |
| Who it suits / key caution | Acute pain and swelling – injury, dental, arthritis. Highest heart-risk of common NSAIDs in long use; take after food, shortest course. | Joint and muscle pain with swelling; arthritis flares. Take after food; avoid in ulcer, weak kidneys, heart disease and late pregnancy. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Voveran-D और Zerodol में क्या अंतर है?
Voveran-D में diclofenac 50 mg और Zerodol में aceclofenac 100 mg है – दोनों दर्द और सूजन की NSAID दवाएँ, एक ही family की। Aceclofenac थोड़ी पेट के लिए हल्की मानी जाती है; diclofenac काफी सस्ती है (₹2.17 बनाम ₹6.72 per tablet)।
Is aceclofenac better than diclofenac?
Pain relief is about the same. Aceclofenac may cause slightly fewer stomach complaints at standard doses, but the difference is modest and the serious risks are the same.
Which is safer for the heart?
Both raise heart risk with long use, diclofenac somewhat more at high doses. Use the lowest dose for the shortest time, and avoid both after a heart attack or with heart failure unless a doctor approves.
Can I take either on an empty stomach?
No – always after food, and avoid with a stomach ulcer, bleeding history or weak kidneys.
Which is cheaper?
Voveran-D at ₹2.17 per tablet, with an NPPA ceiling of ₹2.1 per 1 tablet. Zerodol is ₹6.72. Jan Aushadhi diclofenac 50 is ₹5.16 for 10 tablets (₹0.52 per tablet); aceclofenac 100 is ₹7.5 for 10 tablets (₹0.75 per tablet).
What does the 'D' in Voveran-D mean?
It indicates a dispersible tablet form of diclofenac 50 mg that can be dissolved in water; the active drug is the same.
Sources
- NHS – Diclofenac (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
- eMC – Preservex 100 mg (aceclofenac) patient leaflet (19 October 2026)
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