Generic name:diclofenac [ dye-KLOE-fen-ak ]
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is Zipsor?
Zipsor is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Diclofenac potassium works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Zipsor capsules are used to treat mild to moderate acute pain in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older.
Zipsor is supplied as a 25mg liquid capsule.
Warnings
Zipsor may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using diclofenac.
The chance of a person getting an ulcer or intestinal bleeding increases with the following; when taking medicines called “corticosteroids” and “anticoagulants”, with longer use, with smoking or drinking alcohol, with older age, and when in poor health.
Zipsor 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). Diclofenac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Zipsor if you are allergic to diclofenac, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
Do not use Zipsor if you are allergic to beef or beef protein.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease, high blood pressure;
ulcers or bleeding in your stomach;
asthma;
liver or kidney disease; or
if you smoke...
