Before using Solaraze (diclofenac) 3%, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as benzyl alcohol), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), recent heart bypass surgery (CABG).
Before using Solaraze (diclofenac) 3%, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, stomach/intestine problems (e.g., bleeding, ulcers), heart disease (e.g., heart failure, history of heart attack), high blood pressure, stroke, swelling (edema, water retention), poorly controlled diabetes, a severe loss of body water (dehydration), blood disorders (e.g., anemia, bleeding/clotting problems), asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using Solaraze (diclofenac) 3%.
This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco may increase your risk for stomach bleeding, especially when combined with this medicine. Limit alcohol and stop smoking. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Your condition may get worse when exposed to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Wear protective clothing when outdoors. Ask your doctor whether you should use sunscreen along with Solaraze (diclofenac) 3%.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Solaraze (diclofenac) 3%, especially stomach/intestinal bleeding and kidney effects.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% should be used only when clearly needed. It is not recommended for use during the first and last trimesters of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and interference with normal labor/delivery. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before using Solaraze (diclofenac) 3%.
Based on information from related drugs, Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% may pass into breast milk. Though there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat. Do not freeze. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Use Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% on the skin only. Gently apply enough medication to cover the affected skin well, usually 2 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% is usually applied for 60 to 90 days. Wash your hands after using, unless you are using Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% to treat the hands.
Do not apply the medication in or around the eyes, open skin wounds, or infected/scraped/burned skin. If you do get the medication in those areas, flush with plenty of water.
Use Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. It may take up to 30 days after finishing the medication for the skin to completely heal.
Rash, scaling, dry skin, swelling, or itching may occur at application site. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: swelling of the ankles/feet/hands (edema), sudden/unexplained weight gain.
Other medications similar to Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% may infrequently cause serious bleeding from the stomach or intestines. Also, related drugs rarely have caused blood clots to form, resulting in heart attacks and strokes. If you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, stop using Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% and seek immediate medical attention: black/bloody stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest pain, sudden vision changes, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech.
Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver problems. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, including: dark urine, persistent nausea/vomiting/loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin.
A very serious allergic reaction to Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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If you miss a dose of Solaraze (diclofenac) 3%, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Before using Solaraze (diclofenac) 3%, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: anti-platelet drugs (e.g., clopidogrel), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparin, enoxaparin), cidofovir, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), cyclosporine, desmopressin, digoxin, high blood pressure medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril, angiotensin II receptor blockers such as losartan, valsartan, beta blockers such as atenolol), lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, probenecid, other products applied to skin on the treated area, SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), tenofovir, "water pills" (diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, triamterene).
Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever reducers (aspirin, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen). These drugs are similar to Solaraze (diclofenac) 3% and may increase your risk of side effects if taken together. However, if your doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day), you should continue taking the aspirin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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