What is the difference between diclofenac sodium and diclofenac Epolamine?

What is the difference between diclofenac sodium and diclofenac Epolamine?

Diclofenac sodium gel 1% (Voltaren) is indicated for symptomatic treatment of OA of joints such as the knees and hands. Diclofenac epolamine topical patch 1.3% (Flector) is indicated for treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions.

What is another name for diclofenac Epolamine?

What Is Flector Patch? Flector Patch (diclofenac epolamine) contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) used as a pain reliver indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions.

Is diclofenac diethylammonium the same as diclofenac sodium?

Each gram of gel contains 10 mg of diclofenac sodium (equivalent to 11.6 mg of diclofenac diethylammonium).

What is diclofenac sodium ophthalmic solution used for?

Diclofenac ophthalmic (eye) solution is used to treat pain or swelling of the eye following cataract surgery.

How does diclofenac Epolamine work?

Diclofenac patch (Flector) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It blocks the inflammation process in your body, which relieves pain and swelling.

What is diclofenac Epolamine topical system used for?

A topical patch containing diclofenac epolamine 1.3% (DETP, FLECTOR® Patch), approved for use in Europe in 1993, has recently been approved for use in the United States and is indicated for the treatment of acute pain caused by minor strains, sprains and contusions.

Can you get diclofenac patches on prescription?

Diclofenac gel is available on prescription and you can buy some packs without a prescription at pharmacies. It is suitable for use by adults and by children over 14 years of age.

Do you need a prescription for Flector patch?

Put Flector on it. Flector – the original NSAID topical system – is a topical prescription therapy for acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions.