Product Name : Diclofenac Sodium 40% SR Pellets
Dosage Form : Capsules
Dose : 35mg
Therapeutic Category : Anti-Inflammatory
Reference Product : Zorvolex
API : DMF; Dossier — CTD : Available
Trade Name : Zorvolex
Originator : Teva Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
The exact way that topical diclofenac helps this condition is unknown. Diclofenactopical solution is used to treat pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis of the knees. Diclofenac topical patch is used to treat acute pain caused by minor strains, sprains, and contusions (bruises).
"Diclofenac, sold under the trade names Voltaren among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammatory diseases such as gout. It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin. Improvements in pain typically occur within half an hour and last for as much as eight hours. It is also available in combination with misoprostol in an effort to decrease stomach problems. Common side effects include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, dizziness, headache, and swelling. Serious side effects may include heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, and stomach ulceration. Use is not recommended in the third trimester of pregnancy. It is likely safe during breastfeeding. It is believed to work by decreasing the production of prostaglandin. It blocks both cycloxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cycloxygenase-2 (COX-2)."