Diclofenac has been used off-label to treat biliary colic, corneal abrasion, fever, gout, migraine, myalgia, and post-episiotomy pain. Diclofenac 1% gel was approved for over-the-counter distribution in February 2020 for the management of arthritic pain. Otherwise, diclofenac is only available via...
Ankle sprains are among the most common sports-related injuries and are often self-treated. Over-the-counter treatment options known to reduce pain and inflammation, such as oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may be associated with systemic side effects (e.g. gastrointestinal),...
Diclofenac topical is an over-the-counter and prescription medication used for treating the symptoms ofactinic keratosis,osteoarthritis,acute pain, andarthritispain. Diclofenac topical is available under the following different brand names: Flector Transdermal Patch, Voltaren Gel, Pennsaid topical solution, ...
This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.Diclofenac topical drug interactions (more detail)Does diclofenac topical interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to view a detailed interaction report ...
Alert patients that NSAIDs may be present in "over the counter" medications for treatment of colds, fever, or insomnia. Use of NSAIDS and Low-Dose Aspirin Inform patients not to use low-dose aspirin concomitantly with diclofenac sodium topical gel until they talk to their healthcare ...
• Caution patient not to take over-the-counter analgesics during diclofenac therapy. • Advise female patient to avoid pregnancy while taking this drug. • Advise breastfeeding patient that she should decide whether to discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue drug, taking into account importance ...
Total dose should not exceed 32 g per day, over all affected joints. Special Precautions Avoid showering/bathing for at least 1 hour after the application. Inform patient to wash their hands after use, unless the hands are the treated joint. If VOLTAREN GEL is applied to the hand(s) for...
Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel helps you take on the day, from first thing in the morning until when you go to bed. Voltaren has a triple effect that relieves arthritis pain, improves mobility and reduces stiffness to provide prescription-strength arthritis pain relief over the counter. Contain...
•Cautionpatientnottotakeover-the-counteranalgesicsduringdiclofenactherapy. •Advisefemalepatienttoavoidpregnancywhiletakingthisdrug. •Advisebreastfeedingpatientthatsheshoulddecidewhethertodiscontinuebreastfeedingordiscontinuedrug,takingintoaccountimportanceofdrugforhertreatment. ...
(e.g., diflunisal, salsalate) is not recommended due to the increased risk of gastrointestinal toxicity, and little or no increase in efficacy [seeWARNING AND PRECAUTIONSandDRUG INTERACTIONS]. Alert patients that NSAIDs may be present in “over the counter” medications for treatment of colds,...