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Is Flector safe?

Flector may also cause serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and can occur without warning while you are using Flector, especially in older adults.

What are the dangers of taking diclofenac?

Diclofenac tablets and capsules can cause an ulcer in your stomach or gut if you take them for a long time or in big doses. There’s also a small risk of heart failure or kidney failure if you take very big doses (150mg a day) for a long time. It’s best to take the lowest dose that works for the shortest possible time.

What are the most common side effects of diclofenac?

Common side effects may include:

  • indigestion, gas, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
  • diarrhea, constipation;
  • headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
  • abnormal lab tests;
  • itching, sweating;
  • stuffy nose;
  • increased blood pressure; or.
  • swelling or pain in your arms or legs.

What is the difference between diclofenac sodium and diclofenac Epolamine?

Diclofenac sodium gel 1% (Voltaren) is indicated for symptomatic treatment of OA of joints such as the knees and hands. Diclofenac epolamine topical patch 1.3% (Flector) is indicated for treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions.

What is diclofenac Epolamine for?

A topical patch containing diclofenac epolamine 1.3% (DETP, FLECTOR® Patch), approved for use in Europe in 1993, has recently been approved for use in the United States and is indicated for the treatment of acute pain caused by minor strains, sprains and contusions.

How does diclofenac Epolamine work?

How diclofenac patch (Flector) works. Diclofenac patch (Flector) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It blocks the inflammation process in your body, which relieves pain and swelling.

Does diclofenac raise blood pressure?

Diclofenac does not increase the risk of hypertension, but does increase the risk of stroke. Naproxen (Naprosyn) does not increase the risk of hypertension or stroke.

How strong is diclofenac 50 mg?

Diclofenac needs a prescription by your healthcare provider and is considered a more potent NSAID than ibuprofen. For arthritis, diclofenac is usually dosed as 25 to 50 mg up to a daily dose of 150 mg. Ibuprofen is prescribed at higher doses of 800 mg up to a daily dose of 3200 mg.

Does diclofenac cause frequent urination?

Bladder symptoms: This medication can cause bladder symptoms such as frequent or painful urination and blood in urine.

How long does the Flector patch stay in your system?

The plasma elimination half-life of diclofenac after application of Flector Patch is approximately 12 hours.

Are Flector patches safe?

What is the most important information I should know about Flector Patch (Topical)? Diclofenac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don’t have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Is Flector over the counter?

Flector Patch is an over the counter and prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Arthritis Pain, Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, and Actinic Keratosis. Flector Patch may be used alone or with other medications.