Diclofenac (Topical)

Brand Names : Solaraze

Proper Use of This Medicine

Keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment. However, do not use this medicine more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered . Apply enough medicine each time to cover the entire affected area.

Diclofenac may cause redness, soreness, scaling, and peeling of the affected skin. Do not stop using this medicine without first checking with your doctor. If the reaction is very uncomfortable, check with your doctor.

Apply this medicine very carefully, and avoid getting any in your eyes. Do not apply this medicine to areas with broken skin or open wounds, infection, or severely peeling skin.

Dosing - The dose of diclofenac will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of diclofenac. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of gel that you use depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking diclofenac

• For topical dosage form (gel):
  • For actinic keratosis:
    • Adults - Apply to affected skin 2 times a day

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the amount of medicine you use.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children
• Keep the medicine from freezing
• Protect from heat
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.