Diclofenac (Topical)

Brand Names : Solaraze

Category

• Antineoplastic, topical

Description

Diclofenac (di-KLO-fen-ack)belongs to the family of medicines called antineoplastics. Antineoplastics are used to treat cancer by killing cancer cells.

When applied to the skin, diclofenac is used to treat actinic keratosis, a skin problem that may be cancer or may become cancerous if not treated. The exact way that topical diclofenac helps this condition is unknown.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Gel (U.S)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Solaraze