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Voltaren XR - Diclofenac - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions

Voltaren (Voltaren XR, diclofenac) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Voltaren, generic drug name diclofenac sodium, is a NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) used to treat arthritis pain and inflammation. The NSAID dicolfenac is also available as Voltaren XR and in Arthrotec (a combination with misprostrol).
Patient Education: Voltaren / Diclofenac Delayed-Release Tablets
Patient education for Voltaren / diclofenac delayed-release tablets.
Diclofenac Sodium Overdose
Poisoning from an overdose of diclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Arthrotec: Combines An NSAID With Ulcer Protection
Arthrotec is the first arthritis therapy which combines an NSAID with protection against ulcers.
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.
The Facts of NSAIDS
NSAIDS work to combat arthritis by interfering with the inflammatory process.
FDA Announces Changes For All NSAIDs
Following scrutiny of the class of arthritis drugs known as NSAIDS and COX-2 inhibitors, the FDA has taken action.
Drug Profile: Diclofenac (Voltaren)
Drug profile and essential information on Diclofenac (Voltaren), from UMM.

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