Solaraze

Diclofenac

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&...

Has anyone experienced swelling of the lower legs and ankles, combined with tingling in the fingers and toes? I'm also experiencing some nausea. My doctor told me to apply the gel to all my lesions, and I am putting in on the tops of my arms, my shoulders and back of my neck, my upper chest, my shins, and some spots on my thighs. Is that too many areas at once? ## After using Efudex and several other creams, gels, etc, and each time developing cellulitis in my lower legs, the dermatologist prescribed Solaraze, saying it was not likely to have the same effect. I was putting it on on my forehead and some other spots on my face. Sure enough, in a few weeks my leg was infected again. I stopped using it. It takes a long time for the infection to clear up even with heavy duty antibiotics....

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NDC Database

Solaraze 30 mg/g Topical Gel by Pharmaderm, a Division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. ## Package Codes: 10337-803-01, 10337-803-08, 10337-803-81, 10337-803-97, 10337-803-99 ## Active Ingredients: Diclofenac Sodium

NDC Database

Solaraze 30 mg/g Topical Gel by Pharmaderm a Division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. ## Package Codes: 10337-844-01 ## Active Ingredients: Diclofenac Sodium