Comparison of Efficacy of Prolonged Release Diclofenac Tablet, Zerodol - SP tablet, and Hot fomentation with Salt in the management of Acute Gout Attack

Abstract

A male in his thirties experienced an acute gout attack. Initially, physicians prescribed a combination tablet of paracetamol, aceclofenac, and serratiopeptidase, along with a topical diclofenac spray, but it did not provide full relief. Subsequently, he attempted hot fomentation with salt, which exacerbated his pain. Finally, after consulting with an orthopaedic specialist again, he opted for a prolonged-release diclofenac tablet, which ultimately alleviated his pain entirely.