Zipsor

Active Ingredient(s): Diclofenac Potassium
FDA Approved: * June 16, 2009
Pharm Company: * XANODYNE PHARMS
Category: Anti-Inflammatory

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Zipsor Overview

Diclofenac, sold under the brand name Voltaren among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammatory diseases such as gout.[5] It is taken by mouth, rectally in a suppository, used by injection, or applied to the skin.[5][7] Improvements in pain last for as much as eight hours.[5] It is also available in combination with misoprostol in an effort to decrease stomach problems.[8&...

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ZIPSOR DISCUSSION

MOA OF ZIPSOR ## Zipsor contains the active ingredient Diclofenac, this is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, used to treat pain and swelling. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## Is zipsor a good anti inflammatory for COPD flare ups?

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embrel and zipsor

can these medications be taken together ## I didn't find any interactions or problems between the two medications. Learn more Enbrel details here. Learn more Diclofenac details here. However, you should check with your pharmacist to be certain you have the most recent information on this. Have they both been prescribed by the same doctor?

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Zipsor and Gas Pains

I've been prescribed Zipsor for spinal stenosis - and have taken one after lunch the last two days. By evening I have such intermittent heartburn and abdominal pain from gas. Finally looked up the side effects and who would think that gas would be a side effect. I want to keep taking the pills as they help but the gas pains are awful and the heartburn too. I rarely have heartburn so its too coincidental that it happens after the Zipsor. Any ideas on how I can still taking it and avoid these side effects? ## Zipsor contains the active ingredient Diclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and all medications in this class can cause these types of excess stomach acid issues. Have you consulted your doctor? It may be necessary to use something to reduce the amount of acid and...

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Is Zipsor Kosher

Is Zipsor kosher? ## Zipsor contains the active ingredient Diclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used to treat pain, fever and swelling. And I apologize, but I don't know the answer to your question, I can't find a listing of what the inactive ingredients are and, to be honest, even if I did, I would have no idea what is, or isn't considered kosher. However, they are manufactured by Xanodyn Pharmaceuticals and here is their contact information, so you can check: Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. One Riverfront Place Newport, Kentucky 41071 (859) 371-6383 Is there anything else I can help with?

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Diclofenac Potassium
  • Capsule: 18mg, 25mg, 35mg
  • For Solution: 50mg
  • Gel: 1%, 3%
  • Injection: 37.5mg/ml
  • Patch: 1.3%, 1.30%
  • Powder: 50mg
  • Solution: 0.1%, 1.5%, 1.50%, 2%, 37.5mg/ml (37.5mg/ml)
  • Solution/drops: 0.1%, 0.10%
  • System: 1.3%
  • Tablet: 25mg, 50mg
  • Tablet, Delayed Release: 25mg, 50mg, 75mg
  • Tablet, Extended Release: 100mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Zipsor: (4 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 13913-008 Zipsor 25 mg Oral Capsule by Depomed, Inc.
  • 35356-537 Zipsor 25 mg Oral Capsule by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products
  • 43063-205 Zipsor 25 mg Oral Capsule by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • 66479-592 Zipsor 25 mg Oral Capsule by Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Other drugs which contain Diclofenac Potassium or a similar ingredient: (10 results)

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ZIPSOR DISCUSSION
MOA OF ZIPSOR ## Zipsor contains the active ingredient Diclofenac, this is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, used to tre... 2 replies
Zipsor and Gas Pains
I've been prescribed Zipsor for spinal stenosis - and have taken one after lunch the last two days. By evening I hav... 1 reply
Is Zipsor Kosher
Is Zipsor kosher? ## Zipsor contains the active ingredient Diclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used to... 1 reply
embrel and zipsor
can these medications be taken together ## I didn't find any interactions or problems between the two medications. L... 1 reply
lyrica interaction with zipsor
pleasw advise interaction of Lyrica with Zipsor Other interactions Side affects of Lyrica...