Diclofenac / fluorouracil topical Side Effects
Applies to diclofenac/fluorouracil topical: topical cream
General
The most commonly reported side effects were burning, crusting, allergic contact dermatitis, pruritus, scarring, rash, soreness, and ulceration.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Ventricular septal birth defects[Ref]
Hematologic
Frequency not reported: Eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, toxic granulation, leukocytosis[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Alopecia, blistering, bullous pemphigoid, scaling, suppuration, swelling, telangiectasia, tenderness, urticaria, skin rash[Ref]
Immunologic
Frequency not reported: Herpes simplex[Ref]
Local
Frequency not reported: Discomfort, ichthyosis[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Conjunctival reaction, corneal reaction, lacrimation
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Emotional upset, insomnia, irritability[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Medicinal taste, stomatitis, cleft lip and palate birth defects[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Nasal irritation[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Fluid retention, edema[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Miscarriage
References
1. "Product Information. Fluorac (diclofenac-fluorouracil topical)." Burke Therapeutics, Hot Springs, AR.
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