Diclofenac Sodium (9 brand names, 5 dosage forms, 4 routes)
Available dosage forms: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, GEL, SOLUTION, TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE, SOLUTION/DROPS.
Routes of administration: ORAL, TOPICAL, OPHTHALMIC, INTRAVENOUS.
Brand Names
- ARTHROTEC
- DICLOFENAC SODIUM
- DICLOFENAC SODIUM AND MISOPROSTOL
- DYLOJECT
- PENNSAID
- SOLARAZE
- VOLTAREN
- VOLTAREN ARTHRITIS PAIN
- VOLTAREN-XR
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Indications and Usage
•for the temporary relief of arthritis pain ONLY in the following areas: ohand, wrist, elbow (upper body areas) ofoot, ankle, knee (lower body areas) •this product may take up to 7 days to work for arthritis pain; it is not for immediate relief. If no pain relief in 7 days, stop use.
Dosage and Administration
Use up to 21 days unless directed by your doctor Not for strains, sprains, bruises or sports injuries. This product has not been shown to work for these types of injuries. Daily Per Dose For your arthritis pain: •Use 4 times per day every day •Do not use on more than 2 body areas at the same time Use ENCLOSED DOSING CARD to measure a dose •For each upper body area (hand, wrist, or elbow) - Squeeze out 2.25 inches (2 grams) •For each lower body area (foot, ankle or knee) - Squeeze out 4.5 inches (4 grams) Read the enclosed User Guide for complete instructions: •use only as directed •do not use more than directed or for longer than directed •apply only to clean, dry skin that does not have any cuts, open wounds, infections or rashes •do not apply in same area as any other product •do not apply with external heat such as heating pad •do not apply a bandage over the treated area •store ENCLOSED DOSING CARD with your diclofenac sodium topical gel arthritis pain. The dosing card is re-usable.