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Topical NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Topical NSAID preparations contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in topical form. These topical medications are applied directly to the skin.
Voltaren Gel - What You Need to Know
Voltaren Gel is the first FDA approved topical prescription treatment for osteoarthritis. Voltaren Gel is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication in topical form that will mostly be used on knees and hands.
How do topical NSAIDS perform?
Study results from Nottingham University scientists comparing topical NSAIDS, oral NSAIDS, and a dummy topical treatment.
Diclofenac Gel Relieves Pain From Osteoarthritis Of The Knee
Rubbing on gel which contained diclofenac provided significant pain relief from osteoarthritis of the knee in a study of 230 patients over a three week period, according to German researchers.
Patient Education: Solaraze / Diclofenac Skin Gel
Patient education for Solaraze / diclofenac skin gel.
Osteoarthritis Pain Relieved By Topical Civamide
October 25, 1999, Research shows topical civamide, a vanilloid receptor agonist and neuronal calcium channel blocker, is effective in reducing pain associated with primary, post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the knee, from P/S/L Group.
Pennsaid Lotion (Diclofenac) Approved In The U.K.
November 27, 2000, Dimethaid Research Inc. announced that it has received final marketing approval from the UK Medicines Control Agency for its lead product, Pennsaid Lotion, for the treatment of the symptoms of osteoarthritis, from Doctor's Guide.
Pennsaid Lotion Effective In Patients With Osteoarthritis Of The Knee
September 16, 1999, Statistical analysis demonstrated that Pennsaid provided significant benefit as compared with both a "control" (carrier containing DMSO) and a "placebo" (negligible DMSO), from P/S/L Group.

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