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PAD Profile : Diclofenac sodium - Osteoarthritis
Keywords :
diclofenac diethylammonium, diclofenac gel, topical NSAIDs
Brand Names Include :
Voltarol gel, Voltarol Emulgel
Traffic Light Status
Status 1 of 1.
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Important
Formulations :
- Gel
Important Information :
1%, 1.16% gels.
Diclofenac gel is the most costly option in primary care. Consider a lower cost alternative e.g. ibuprofen 5% gel or piroxicam 0.5% gel.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :
Guidelines
No guidelines returned.
Other Drugs
- Other health supplement preparations
- Piroxicam
- Other health supplement preparations
- Capsaicin
- Ibuprofen
- Ketoprofen
- Felbinac
Other Indications
- Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal
- Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal
- Postoperative pain and inflammation (eye)
Additional Documents
No additional documents returned.
Committee Recommendations
No committee recommendations returned.
Associated BNF Codes
10. Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
10.03.02. Rubefacients, topical NSAIDs, capsaicin and poultices