Solaraze
Generic name:diclofenac topical [ dye-KLOE-fen-ak-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand names: Pennsaid, Rexaphenac, Solaraze, Voltaren Topical
Drug class:Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
What is Solaraze?
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Solaraze (for the skin) is used to treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. Solaraze is for use on the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet. This medicine may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body.
Pennsaid is for use only on the knees.
Solaraze is used to treat warty overgrowths of skin (actinic keratoses) on sun-exposed areas of the body.
Solaraze may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Solaraze can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). This medicine may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Before taking this medicine
Solaraze can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use Solaraze just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Solaraze may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, Flector, and others), or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
Solaraze is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;
a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
stomach ulcers, bleeding in your stomach or intestines;
asthma;
liver or kidney disease; or
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