Diclofenac / Lidocaine Topical Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 21, 2023.

Usual Adult Dose for Pain

Apply topically to the affected areas four times a day

Comments:

• Clean and dry the affected area prior to application.
• Apply to intact skin to cover the most painful area.
• If irritation or burning occurs during application, wipe off the product and do not apply until the irritation subsides.
• When using this product concomitantly with other local anesthetic agents, the amount absorbed from all formulations should be considered.

Use: Topical Anesthetic; Arthritis pain reliever

Usual Adult Dose for Local Anesthesia

Apply topically to the affected areas four times a day

Comments:

• Clean and dry the affected area prior to application.
• Apply to intact skin to cover the most painful area.
• If irritation or burning occurs during application, wipe off the product and do not apply until the irritation subsides.
• When using this product concomitantly with other local anesthetic agents, the amount absorbed from all formulations should be considered.

Use: Topical Anesthetic; Arthritis pain reliever

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain

12 to less than 18 years:
Apply topically to the affected areas four times a day

Comments:

• Clean and dry the affected area prior to application.
• Apply to intact skin to cover the most painful area.
• If irritation or burning occurs during application, wipe off the product and do not apply until the irritation subsides.
• When using this product concomitantly with other local anesthetic agents, the amount absorbed from all formulations should be considered.

Use: Topical Anesthetic; Arthritis pain reliever

Usual Pediatric Dose for Local Anesthesia

12 to less than 18 years:
Apply topically to the affected areas four times a day

Comments:

• Clean and dry the affected area prior to application.
• Apply to intact skin to cover the most painful area.
• If irritation or burning occurs during application, wipe off the product and do not apply until the irritation subsides.
• When using this product concomitantly with other local anesthetic agents, the amount absorbed from all formulations should be considered.

Use: Topical Anesthetic; Arthritis pain reliever

Renal Dose Adjustments

Mild to moderate renal dysfunction: Data not available
Severe renal dysfunction: Use with caution

Liver Dose Adjustments

Mild to moderate liver dysfunction: Data not available
Severe liver dysfunction: Use with caution

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• In patients with known sensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type or any of the ingredients of the product.
• In patients with known hypersensitivity to diclofenac sodium.
• Use in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• For external use only.
• Clean and dry the affected area prior to application.
• Wash hands after using this product.
• When using this product, avoid contact with the eyes.

Storage requirements:

• This product is flammable. Keep away from excessive heat or open flame.
• Store out of the reach of children.
• Store at 25C (77F); excursions permitted to 15C to 30C (59F to 86F) with lid tightly closed.

General:

• Medications that need to be applied to the skin must not be swallowed.

Patient advice:

• Apply only to intact skin.
• Sun exposure must be avoided during therapy.

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