Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%
Over-the-CounterТорговые наименования: DICLOFENAC SODIUM
About This Medication
Topical product applied to the skin for localized treatment and symptom relief.
Действующие Вещества
| Компонент | Дозировка |
|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | - |
Показания и Применение
Дозировка и Способ Применения
Предупреждения и Меры Предосторожности
Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: Diclofenac may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: • hives • asthma (wheezing) • skin reddening • blisters • facial swelling • shock • rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Liver warning: This product contains diclofenac. Liver damage may occur if you apply more or for a longer time than directed when using other drugs containing diclofenac Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is small but higher if you are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product apply more or for longer than directed Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses for the temporary relief of arthritis pain ONLY in the following areas: hand, wrist, elbow (upper body areas) foot, 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
Directions 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 …
Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: Diclofenac may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: • hives • asthma (wheezing) • skin reddening • blisters • facial swelling • shock • rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Liver warning: This product contains diclofenac. Liver damage may occur if you apply more or for a longer time than directed when using other drugs containing diclofenac …
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1% is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • NDC Directory — Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1% (FDA National Drug Code)
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Источники данных: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS