When you are ready to discard the dosing card, fold the card in half with the medication side inside and throw away out of the reach of children and pets. If the package instructions direct you to reuse the dosing card, then after each use, hold the card with your fingertips, rinse, and dry. Do not apply the medication on skin that has cuts, infections, or rashes. You may use the dosing card to apply the medication. Gently rub the medication into the entire affected joint, usually 4 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Squeeze an even line of the medication from the tube onto the dosing card, using the marks on the card to measure the prescribed dose.
Place a dosing card on a flat surface so that you can read the print on the card. To measure the right dose, use the dosing card(s) provided with the medication. This medication is for use on the skin only. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Read the Medication Guide and Patient Instructions for Use provided by your pharmacist before you start using diclofenac and each time you get a refill. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the benefits and risks of using this medication. Stop using diclofenac and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects: stomach/ abdominal pain that doesn't go away, black/ bloody stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, confusion, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, trouble speaking. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. This side effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while using diclofenac. Do not use this drug right before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG).Īlso, this drug may rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). This effect can happen at any time while using this drug but is more likely if you use it for a long time. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including diclofenac) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke.
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