Planil (diclofenac)
Diclofenac · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Used for: Pain and inflammation, including arthritis.
Thai name: พลานิล
- Available in Thailand
- YesPlanil is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- DiclofenacNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Prescription
- Available without prescription
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
What is Planil?
Planil is a brand of diclofenac sold in Thailand. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain and inflammation, including arthritis. It is registered with the Thai FDA as gel, and the Thai licence holder is บริษัท ไบโอแลป จำกัด. Brand names differ between countries, so outside Thailand ask for diclofenac by name.
Is Planil available in Thailand?
Yes. Planil is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 1 active registration, held by บริษัท ไบโอแลป จำกัด. Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products: Planil
1 active registration on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLANIL 2X GELพลานิล ทูเอ็กซ์ เจล | gel | General sale | 1A 26/67 |
Do I need a prescription for Planil in Thailand?
No. Planil is not a dangerous or specially controlled drug in Thailand, so it can be sold without a prescription.
Can I bring Planil into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is Planil a narcotic or controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Planil (diclofenac) is not a narcotic or psychotropic substance in Thailand. On the Thai FDA list it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other diclofenac products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Planil. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Thai brand names for diclofenac
- Almiral
- Amminac
- Antenac
- Arclonac
- Bufenac
- Canfenac
- Cataflam
- Catanac
- Chai-Fenac
- Clofec
- Clonac
- Coolnac
- Covonac
- Denac
- Diclo
- Diclogel
- Diclogesic
- Diclonac
- Diclosian
- Diclotroy
- Diconac
- Difazt
- Difelene
- Difenac
and 71 more.
See every diclofenac product in Thailand → · Thai brand names A–Z
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Diclofenac”, retrieved 8 October 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
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General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer