Comparing Diclofenac vs Diclofenac Topical
Diclofenac | Diclofenac topical |
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Diclofenac | Diclofenac topical |
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Prescription only
Diclofenac is an effective medicine for relieving pain but may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects compared with some other NSAIDs. Prescribed... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Back Pain, Osteoarthritis, Keratosis, Pain. diclofenac topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Diclofenac has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 691 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Diclofenac topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 465 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: diclofenac side effects in more detail. |
See also: diclofenac topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Cambia, Cataflam, Lofena, Voltaren, Zipsor, Zorvolex | Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, Diclozor, Flector Patch, Licart, Pennsaid, Profinac, Solaraze, Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, Xrylix View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
1.8 hours |
1.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 422 drugs are known to interact with diclofenac:
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A total of 121 drugs are known to interact with diclofenac topical:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 28, 1988 |
October 16, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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