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Diclofenac Sodium

Generic: DICLOFENAC SODIUM

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
TOPICAL
FDA Set ID
f3d27ae6-1259-5375-e053-2995a90a572d
Purpose
Purpose Purpose Arthritis pain reliever
Indications & Usage
Indications and Usage 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 not pain relief in 7 days, stop use
Warnings
Warnings 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 contain an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.

The chance is small but high 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 attach, heart failure, and stroke.

These can be fatal.

The rish is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.