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Voltaren Gel

With the lapse of patent protection for Voltaren in many key markets, Novartis is taking the usual route to extending product life cycle—new formulations. While marketing efforts for this one aren’t ...
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Topical Diclofenac for Prevention of Capecitabine-Associated Hand-Foot Syndrome: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Hand-foot syndrome (HFS) is a dose-limiting side effect of capecitabine. Celecoxib prevents HFS by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) that is upregulated because of the underlying associated ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Diclofenac Sodium 1% Gel Safe for Long-Term Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Elderly

HONOLULU, HI—Diclofenac sodium 1% gel is well tolerated for up to 1 year for the relief of osteoarthritis (OA) pain in patients both <65 years and ≥65 years of age, according to 12-month data ...
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Voltaren Gel receives FDA approval as first topical prescription treatment for osteoarthritis pain

First US approval for a prescription NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) treatment that can be applied directly to site of osteoarthritis pain Voltaren Gel is the only prescription topical ...