Diclofenac (Topical)
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Flector?;Pennsaid?;Solaraze?;Voltaren? Gel
Brand Names: Canada:
Pennsaid?;Voltaren? EmulgelT
Uses
- It is used to ease pain and swelling.
- It is used to treat arthritis.
- It is used to treat precancerous skin wounds. It may take 1 month to see the full effect.
- Diclofenac blocks chemicals that cause pain and swelling.
Dosing
How to take
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Do not wash your hands after use if putting on the hand.
- Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
- Skin gel:
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
- Do not use sunscreen or other drugs on affected part.
- Skin patch:
- Put patch on clean, dry, healthy skin.
- Do not bathe, shower, or swim after putting on.
- If the patch falls off, put a new one on.
- If the patch loosens, put tape over it to hold it in place.
- Skin solution:
- Put on clean, dry, healthy skin.
- Use 10 drops at a time. Repeat until a total of 40 drops has been put on knee. You may put right on the knee or on the hand and then onto the knee.
- Spread evenly on front, back, and side of knee.
- Let dry before covering with clothing.
- Do not bathe, shower, or swim for 30 minutes after applying.
- You may use cosmetics, lotions, insect repellant, sunscreen, or other skin drugs after the skin has dried.
- Do not use heat or bandages on the treated part.
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