Review the side-effects of Diclofenac Sodium (Topical Solution) as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Local- Dryness, redness, induration, vesicles, itching, dilatation of blood vessels, pimples and hives.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, accidental injury, allergic reaction, weakness, back pain, body odor, chest pain, fluid retention, face swelling, unpleasant odors, headache, lack of drug effect, neck rigidity, pain.
Heart - Palpitation, heart disorder.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, stomach flu, decreased appetite, mouth ulcer, nausea, rectal bleeding.
Metabolic - Increased creatinine levels.
Musculoskeletal - Leg cramps, muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Depression, dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, tingling.
Respiratory - Asthma, difficulty in breathing, spasm of the larynx, throat inflammation.
Skin - Inflammation, dry skin, itching, rash.
Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision, blurred vision, cataract, ear pain, eye disorder, eye pain, taste perversion.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Local- Dryness, redness, induration, vesicles, itching, dilatation of blood vessels, pimples and hives.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, accidental injury, allergic reaction, weakness, back pain, body odor, chest pain, fluid retention, face swelling, unpleasant odors, headache, lack of drug effect, neck rigidity, pain.
Heart - Palpitation, heart disorder.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, stomach flu, decreased appetite, mouth ulcer, nausea, rectal bleeding.
Metabolic - Increased creatinine levels.
Musculoskeletal - Leg cramps, muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Depression, dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, tingling.
Respiratory - Asthma, difficulty in breathing, spasm of the larynx, throat inflammation.
Skin - Inflammation, dry skin, itching, rash.
Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision, blurred vision, cataract, ear pain, eye disorder, eye pain, taste perversion.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Diclofenac Sodium (Topical Solution)
Diclofenac Sodium (Topical Solution)(Pennsaid) generic is an NSAID, prescribed for pain in the knee joints caused by osteoarthritis.Trade Names for Diclofenac Sodium (Topical Solution)
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