EQUATE ARTHRITIS PAIN- diclofenac sodium gel

Land: USA

Sprog: engelsk

Kilde: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktiv bestanddel:

DICLOFENAC SODIUM (UNII: QTG126297Q) (DICLOFENAC - UNII:144O8QL0L1)

Tilgængelig fra:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc

Indgivelsesvej:

TOPICAL

Recept type:

OTC DRUG

Terapeutiske indikationer:

Arthritis pain reliever

Autorisation status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Produktets egenskaber

EQUATE ARTHRITIS PAIN- DICLOFENAC SODIUM GEL
WAL-MART STORES INC
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WAL-MART ARTHRITIS PAIN DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Diclofenac sodium (NSAID*) 1% (equivalent to 0.93% diclofenac)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PURPOSE
Arthritis pain reliever
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WARNINGS
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
ALLERGY ALERT: Diclofenac may cause a severe allergic reaction,
especially in people
allergic to aspirin.
Symptoms may include:
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If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right
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LIVER WARNING: This product contains diclofenac. Liver damage may
occur if you apply
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STOMACH BLEEDING WARNING: This product contains an NSAID, which may
cause
severe stomach bleeding. The chance is small but higher if you
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.
hives
asthma (wheezing)
skin reddening
blisters
facial swelling
shock
rash
more or for a longer time than directed
when using other drugs containing diclofenac
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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.
DO NOT USE
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ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE US IF
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ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
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WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
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STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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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 nonprescription 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
if you have ever had an allergic reacti