DICLOFENAC SODIUM- diclofenac gel

Țară: Statele Unite ale Americii

Limbă: engleză

Sursă: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Ingredient activ:

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

Disponibil de la:

Scholl's Wellness Company

Calea de administrare:

TOPICAL

Tip de prescriptie medicala:

OTC DRUG

Indicații terapeutice:

Arthritis pain reliever  for the temporary relief of arthritis pain ONLY in the following areas  head, 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.

Statutul autorizaţiei:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Prospect

Scholl's Wellness Company
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ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER
Diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% (NSAID) - arthritis pain reliever
User Guide
How to use Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain Reliever, with answers to
frequently asked questions
Quick Start
How to get started right away with Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain
Reliever
Understanding Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain Reliever
Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain Reliever (diclofenac sodium topical
gel, 1% (NSAID) - arthritis pain
reliever) is an arthritis pain relief medication that you apply to
your skin.
Before You Use Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain Reliever
Read the Drug Facts Label, which appears on the carton.
Remove the dosing card from the inside of the carton. You should
always use the dosing card to measure
out the correct dose of Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain Reliever.
The first time you use a tube of Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain
Reliever:
1. Take the cap off the tube.
2. Lift tab and pull to remove foil seal prior to use. Do not open the
safety seal with the scissors or other
sharp objects.
3. After use, put the cap back on the end of the tube.
Using Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain Reliever
How often to use Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain Reliever
Use 4 times a day for best results.
For example:
Where to apply Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain Reliever
Dr. Scholl’s® Arthritis Pain Reliever can be used on up to 2 body
areas from the following list: a foot, an
ankle, a knee, a hand, a wrist, an elbow. Do not use on more than 2
body areas at once.
Some examples include:
Measuring the correct amount using the dosing card
For each upper body area (a hand, a wrist, or an elbow): Squeeze gel
from the tube equal to the length
shown on the upper body section of the dosing card (2.25 inches).
For each lower body area (a foot, an ankle, or a knee): Squeeze gel
from the tube equal to the length
shown on the lower body section of the dosing card (4.5 inches).
Lost Your Dosing Card” Don’t worry!
Call 1-866-360-3226 to get a free replacement.
Applying Dr. Schol

Caracteristicilor produsului

DICLOFENAC SODIUM- DICLOFENAC GEL
SCHOLL'S WELLNESS COMPANY
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)
Diclofenac sodium (NSAID*) 1% (equivalent to 0.93% diclofenac)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PURPOSE
Arthritis pain reliever
USE(S)
for the temporary relief of arthritis pain ONLY in the following areas
head, 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.
WARNINGS
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
ALLERGY ALERT:
Diclofenac may cause a severe allergic reacction, expecially 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 nonprescription NSAIDs
(aspirin,
ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every dday 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.
DO NOT USE
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever
or to a fever reducer
for strains, sprains, bruises or sports injuries. This product has not
been shown to
work for these types of injuries.
right before or after heart surgery
on more than 2 body areas at the same time
in the eyes, nose or mouth
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF
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