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.Brand Names or Trade Names of Diclofenac Sodium (Topical Solution)
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