Diclofenac Sodium Gel
NDC 72036-014
Product Information
Diclofenac Sodium is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Harris Teeter. Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation), and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. It is supplied as a white gel for topical administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 72036-014 and 2 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 72036-014?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- DICLOFENAC SODIUM 10 mg/g - A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- DICLOFENAC SODIUM (UNII: QTG126297Q)
- DICLOFENAC (UNII: 144O8QL0L1) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED) (UNII: 4Q93RCW27E)
- COCOYL CAPRYLOCAPRATE (UNII: 8D9H4QU99H)
- ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)
- MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)
- POLYOXYL 20 CETOSTEARYL ETHER (UNII: YRC528SWUY)
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
- WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
- AMMONIA (UNII: 5138Q19F1X)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 855633 - diclofenac sodium 1 % Topical Gel
- RxCUI: 855633 - diclofenac sodium 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Diclofenac Topical (actinic keratosis)
Diclofenac topical gel (Solaraze) is used to treat actinic keratosis (flat, scaly growths on the skin caused by too much sun exposure). Diclofenac is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The way diclofenac gel works to treat actinic keratosis is not known. Diclofenac is also available as a liquid (Pennsaid) and a gel (Voltaren) that are applied to the skin to treat arthritis pain. This monograph only gives information about diclofenac gel (Solaraze) for actinic keratosis. If you are using either of the products for osteoarthritis, read the monograph entitled diclofenac topical (osteoarthritis pain).
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Pain Relievers
Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs.
If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are opioids. They are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of addiction. Because of the risks, you must use them only under a doctor's supervision.
There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Pain relievers are just one part of a pain treatment plan.
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