Diclofenacdrug info
diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution
What it is used for
Diclofenac sodium topical solution is indicated for the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s). Diclofenac sodium topical solution is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective January 17, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Diclofenac sodium topical solution USP, 2% w/w, contains diclofenac sodium, USP a benzeneacetic acid derivative that is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and is available as a clear, colorless to faintly pink or orange solution for topical application. The chemical name is 2 [(2,6-dichlorophenyl) amino]-benzeneacetic acid, monosodium salt. The molecular weight is 318.14. Its molecular formula is C 14 H 10 Cl 2 NNaO 2, and it has the following chemical structure. Each 1 gram of solution contains 20 mg of diclofenac sodium, USP.
The inactive ingredients: dimethyl sulfoxide USP (DMSO, 45.5% w/w), ethanol (31.3% v/v), purified water, propylene glycol, and hydroxypropyl cellulose. structure
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective January 17, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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