DICLOFENAC GEL

Drug Name

Diclofenac Gel (Diclofenac)

Drug Uses

Diclofenac Gel is used for treating pain in certain joints (e.g., in the knees or hands) caused by osteoarthritis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How to use

Use Diclofenac Gel as directed by your doctor.

•     Do not apply Diclofenac Gel to infected skin; open wounds; or red, swollen, or peeling skin.
•     Use the provided dosing card to measure your dose of Diclofenac Gel. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about how to use the dosing card or Diclofenac Gel;
•     Gently massage Diclofenac Gel into the skin of the affected area. Allow the medicine to dry for at least 10 minutes before you wear clothes or gloves over the treated area.
•     After using the dosing card, fold it in half (with the used side inside) and throw it away out of the reach of children and pets.
•     Wash your hands immediately after using Diclofenac Gel unless your hands are part of the treated area.
•     Do not wrap, bandage, or apply heat to the treated area.
•     Do not shower, bathe, or wash the treated area for at least 1 hour after you use Diclofenac Gel.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Diclofenac Gel.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Diclofenac Gel is an NSAID. It may work by blocking certain substances in the body that are linked to inflammation. NSAIDs treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation. They do not treat the disease that causes those symptoms.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Diclofenac Gel, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Diclofenac Gel at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep Diclofenac Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.