Comparing Flector Patch vs Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel
| Flector Patch (diclofenac) | Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel (diclofenac) |
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| Flector Patch (diclofenac) | Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel (diclofenac) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Pain. Flector Patch may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Back Pain, Osteoarthritis, Pain. Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Flector Patch (diclofenac) | More about Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel (diclofenac) | ||||||||
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Flector Patch has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 86 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 259 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Flector Patch side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Other diclofenac brands include: Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, Diclozor, Licart, Pennsaid, Profinac, Solaraze, Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, Xrylix | Other diclofenac brands include: Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, Diclozor, Flector Patch, Licart, Pennsaid, Profinac, Solaraze, Xrylix | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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1.8 hours |
1.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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. |
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 | |||||||||
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A total of 128 drugs are known to interact with Flector Patch:
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A total of 128 drugs are known to interact with Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel:
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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. |
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 | |||||||||
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N/A |
October 17, 2007 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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